blog posts Why Trump picked a science adviser who isn’t a scientist Jan 29, 2025 12:30 pm by New York TimesIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The New York Times (Jan. 29) Trump’s science adviser during his first term was U. of I. professor of climate sciences Kelvin Droegemeier. The president’s current nominee, Michael Kratsios, does not hold degrees in science or engineering. Share on Facebook Tweet Email