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Bruce Alberts PhD, a nationally renowned biochemist and vocal supporter of science and technology education, is retiring from the Board of Directors of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) after twelve years of service. “Who, among California Scientists, can approach Bruce Alberts?” said CCST Board Chair Charles F. Kennel PhD. “Who else has combined world […]

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) has added two distinguished scientists to its Board of Directors, which provides strategic vision and direction for CCST. The new appointees, Albert Carnesale PhD of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Alexandra Navrotsky PhD of the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) join a board of distinguished […]

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is excited to seek scientists and engineers in training for the CCST Climate Science Translators Showcase, held in conjunction with the Global Climate Action Summit hosted by Governor Jerry Brown in San Francisco in September 2018. The invited presenters will partake in an evening of science policy […]

Susan Hackwood PhD has retired as Executive Director of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) – an organization she enthusiastically led and strategically steered for 23 years. “It has been a wonderful experience to interact with California’s top scientific talent and allow CCST to highlight and amplify their expertise and contributions to society,” […]

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) will receive $350,000 from the State of California in the 2018 state budget for the expressed purpose of sustaining the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program, which trains PhD scientists and engineers to serve as policy analysts in the California State Legislature. The budget line is […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Responding to a request from the California State Legislature (Senate Bill 840, 2016), the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) has issued the report “Biomethane in California Common Carrier Pipelines: Assessing Heating Value and Maximum Siloxane Specifications.” This independent assessment of scientific and technical information – including a summary report and […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Students are the future source of California’s research competitiveness and policy advice – and student scientists from CCST’s Sustaining Institutions were front and center during CCST S&T Week. As part of its new “California Science Translators Showcase” program, CCST invited 15 talented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from UC, Cal State, Caltech, and Stanford campuses to practice […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A highlight of S&T Week for CCST’s Federal Laboratory Affiliates was CCST unveiling of “Federal Labs & Research Centers Benefiting California” – a new reference publication for state leaders. This impact report highlights policy-relevant research being pursued at California’s DOE and NASA labs, serving as a guide to how CCST and its Federal Laboratory […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Community Colleges (CCC) are another one of CCST’s State Sustaining Institutions, and it was fitting that the featured CCST Expert Briefing during S&T Week focused on efforts by the CCC Chancellor’s Office to adapt makerspaces and the Maker Movement for higher education in California. The third in CCST’s recently-introduced series of “Expert Briefings“, the […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The 2018 S&T Week culminated in the inaugural CCST Leadership Awards and Reception – a shining night of networking and bonding as we formally introduced the 2018 Class of CCST Science Fellows to the Capitol community and unveiled the inaugural recipients of our Leadership Awards. On the night of February 21st at Cafeteria 15L in downtown […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship program was hailed as a strong and effective model for bringing sorely needed science and technology expertise to state legislatures around the country in an editorial written for Science Magazine by Mary Maxon, Associate Laboratory Director for Biosciences at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and CCST Board Member Bruce Alberts, chancellor’s leadership chair […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature to serve state leaders, is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of its CCST Leadership Awards. “California state legislators have a long history of incorporating scientific advice into their decision-making process, because they understand that California’s […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) has invited 15 talented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to the California State Capitol to practice a crucial skill: translating science for policymakers. The “California Science Translators Showcase” will take place on Tuesday, February 20th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the California State Capitol […]

The 2018 CCST S&T Week will be anchored by four opportunities open to the Capitol community.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) has issued the report, “Long-Term Viability of Underground Natural Gas Storage in California: An Independent Review of Scientific and Technical Information,” along with an executive summary and a summary report. All are available for download at this link. Credentialed media can attend a press call […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Makerspaces offer intriguing opportunities for K-12 education in California, but challenges remain if they are to be adopted across the state, according to a new report by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST). “The Maker Movement and K-12 Education: Current Status and Opportunities for Engagement in California” provides an overview […]

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. “We are delighted to welcome our distinguished new Members to the Council,” said CCST Executive Director Susan Hackwood. “CCST’s work is only made possible by the dedication and […]

The recent drought in California has helped demonstrate the importance of understanding rainfall patterns, both here and across the world. Thanks to an innovative app recently launched by a team at UC Irvine, the task has become a little easier. “This app provides a useful alternative to existing measures,” said Soroosh Sorooshian, Director of the university’s Center […]

Ralph J. Cicerone, CCST Senior Fellow and former President of the National Academy of Sciences, died at his home in New Jersey on November 5. He was 73 years old. “Ralph Cicerone was one of the world’s most highly acclaimed atmospheric scientists,” said CCST Board Member Bruce Alberts, who preceded Cicerone as President of the […]

California Teacher Advisory Council (CalTAC) member Art Lopez is no stranger to participating in national level discussions about computer science. The Sweetwater High School Computer Science teacher has participated in many projects that extend beyond the walls of his school, ranging from the CE21/ComPASS group of San Diego County, including UCSD, SDSU, and the San […]

California Teacher Advisory Council (CalTAC) Chair Andy Kotko, a first grade teacher at Mather Heights Elementary School, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) on September 8 in Washington, D.C. He was one of four California recipients in 2016, and 213 recipients nationwide. “The recipients of this award are integral to […]