"The Chief Scientist, located in the Office of the Administrator, serves as the principal advisor to the Administrator in science issues including the budget content of NASA's science program and as interface to the national and international science community, ensuring that NASA research programs are scientifically and technologically well-founded, are appropriate for their intended applications, and meet safety, health, and quality requirements."
The NASA Organization, Section 4.1.3.4
Owner: Office of the Chief Scientist
Curator: Mayra Montrose
Date: March 3, 2005