Science & Technology Week 2024
MONDAY
February 5th
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient California
Serving as CCST’s kickoff event to the 2024 S&T Week, this “Blue Sky" panel brings together a diverse group of experts to explore the untapped potential of AI technology to mitigate the impact of disasters, particularly in the context of California’s unique challenges and the escalating impacts of climate change.
TUESDAY EVENING
February 6th
Reception & Leadership Awards Ceremony
We celebrated 15 years of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows, as well as the over 35 years of partnership CCST has had delivering science services to policymakers in California, including the Fellows program, CCST Expert Briefings, workshops, and in-depth, peer-reviewed reports on key issues facing policymakers.
WEDNESDAY
February 7th
1:30pm PT, Capitol 317
CCST Science Translators Showcase
Graduate students, postdocs, and early-career faculty in California explain their research to legislative staffers, agency managers, and senior policy leaders during this fun networking event.
THURSDAY
February 8th
12pm PT, Capitol 126
Expert Briefing: Pathways for a More Smoke-Resilient California
Bringing together experts from public, civil, and private institutions, this briefing will discuss the linkages between forest health management and the public health impacts of wildfire smoke.
About S&T Week
We invite you to join us this February for CCST Science & Technology Week — and help us celebrate the role of science in guiding the future of California's economy, society, and environment!
As a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature — CCST has been making California’s policies stronger with science and technology since 1988. We engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers — ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation.