In this issue: The Zen of Flexibility and the Capitol Staffer; Bao-Ngoc Nguyen Explores Sacramento's Food and Culture; Ryan McCarthy Keynote at Renewable Natural Gas Symposium; Celebrating Community College Makers and Makerspaces; Remembering Fresno STEM Educator Diana Herrington; Deputy Director's Message: 'A PhD Scientist Walks into the Capitol...'

With the beginning of 2017, the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) has welcomed six new members, including experts from a wide range of California institutions.

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CCST created a group of 12 outstanding K-14 science and math classroom teachers from throughout California to form CalTAC. This body has provided a voice for STEM educators to discuss trends and policies facing science, technology, engineering, and math education in California, and interface with the State policymaking community.

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Each year, CCST trains and mentors 10 scientists and engineers in the policymaking process, then places them alongside staffers in California Assembly and Senate offices. Known in the State Capitol as "the Science Fellows", these PhD-level experts experience a year of public service and leadership training, and get the chance to explore a career in California’s policy arena. At the same time, the State Legislature benefits from access to highly skilled, sciencesavvy staff to advise them on legislative issues and priorities.

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