Eric Lander (Former Director - Office of Science & Technology Policy) BIO PPT

This informative 30-page PDF provides a detailed biography of Eric Lander, an American geneticist who served as President Biden's science advisor. Tracing Lander's life from his childhood in Brooklyn through his tenure as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the presentation explores his educational background at prestigious institutions like Oxford and MIT and groundbreaking career mapping the human genome. Whether for a middle or high school social studies or science class, this resource allows teachers to introduce the accomplishments of this influential scientist and policymaker who has shaped understandings of genetics, cancer research, and national science priorities. Its concise slides and wealth of details make it easy to incorporate into lessons on contemporary science, technology policy, or notable 21st century figures.