Events

Interested in #SciPol? Attend Our Webinar for Prospective CCST Science Fellows, Oct. 22nd
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Update: Audio of webinar now available here. Are you a scientist or engineer seeking career training in the public policy realm? Want to gain real-world experience working with leaders in the California state government? Then join us on October 22nd to learn about our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Virtual Info Session […]
From Ecology to Science Policy: Learn About the CCST Science Fellows Program at #ESA2018 This August
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With the fifth largest economy in the world and nearly 40 million residents, California’s policies often have rippling effects far beyond its state borders, especially in the realms of environment, energy, and technology. So what’s it like being an ecologist-turned-policy staffer wading into the dynamic ecosystem that is the California state government? If you’re a […]
Talk to CCST Science Fellows at 2018 #AAASmtg in Austin—Then Apply for Program by Feb. 28!
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will host its 2018 Annual Meeting in Austin February 15th through 19th. The conference theme this year is “Advancing Science; Discovery to Application” — and CCST staff, CCST Science Fellows, and CCST Science Fellows alumni will be participating. Join us at the CCST Exhibit Booth, #1524, from Friday through […]
Thank You for Supporting Your CCST Science Fellows on #GivingTuesday
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Today is #GivingTuesday — a day each year when we are especially proud to wear our identity as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit, CCST relies on the support of philanthropic individuals and foundations to sustain our operations — and we are grateful to all who have. When you support our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship […]
UC Riverside Info Session, Dec. 15th: Meet a Former CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow!
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UC Riverside graduate student, postdoctoral, and faculty researchers will have a chance to learn about the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship this December:   Biomedical Careers – Alternative careers in Biomedical Sciences – Scientific Policy and Government Hosted by the UC Riverside Division of Biomedical Sciences Friday, December 15, 2017 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 […]
Meet CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows at @UCDavis Info Session, November 16th
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We are hosting our next fellowship info session at UC Davis on Thursday, November 16th, 2017:   Info Session: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship University of California, Davis Thursday, November 16th, 2017 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Student Community Center, Room E Share on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1930326766994291   Applications for the 2019 Class of CCST Science […]
Meet CCST Science Fellows Alumni at #SACNAS2017 in Salt Lake City, Oct. 19-21
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Students, faculty, and program managers attending #SACNAS2017 in Salt Lake City will have the chance to learn about the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! CCST will be hosting booth #1017 at the Exhibit Hall throughout the conference. Fellowship program manager Annie Morgan will be on hand with a number of fellowship alumni: Erika Bustamante ’12, Estevan Santana ’15, and Gabriella Nepomuceno ’16. The […]
Kristin Warren ’17 Part of @BeyondAcademia Public Sector Fellowships Workshop, Oct. 16th
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If you are a UC Berkeley graduate or postdoctoral researcher interested in exploring public policy training, please sign up for the upcoming Public Sector Fellowships Workshop hosted by Beyond Academia, to be held Monday, October 16th. Kristin Warren, PhD, a member of the 2017 Class of CCST Science Fellows, will be on hand to speak about her experience working […]
Visit the CCST Science Fellows Table at the National GEM Consortium 2017 Conference in NYC
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Are you a scientist or engineer curious to explore a future career in public policy? Are you excited by the idea of combining your training in science with a passion for leadership and policymaking? If you are attending the National GEM Consortium 2017 Annual Conference, we’d love to talk to you! Visit our table during Saturday’s Graduate […]
Interested in #SciPol? Attend Our Webinar for Prospective CCST Science Fellows, Sept. 28th
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Are you a scientist or engineer seeking career training in the public policy realm? Want to gain real-world experience working with leaders in the California state government? Then join us on September 28th to learn about our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Virtual Info Session Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:00 p.m. to […]
CCST Science Fellows Alumni Co-Host #SciPolJobs Sacramento Social, July 20th
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How can scientists participate in public policy? Scientists are increasingly exploring policy engagement as a skillset or career path, and Sacramento continues to rise on the global policy landscape. These trends will be the focus of an upcoming professional mixer co-hosted by the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows Alumni Network and Capital Science Communicators (CapSciComm), […]
2010 CCST Science Fellow Ryan McCarthy Is Keynote Speaker at Renewable Natural Gas Symposium, May 17th
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UC Riverside will be unveiling its new Center for Renewable Natural Gas at its May 17th Renewable Natural Gas Symposium. The keynote speaker will be Ryan McCarthy ’10, who is currently the Science and Technology Policy Advisor to Chair Mary Nichols of the California Air Resources Board. McCarthy’s placement during his CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship was with the Office of […]
2011 CCST Science Fellow Newsha Ajami Is Keynote Speaker for UC Riverside Water Conference, May 11th
Doctor Newsha Ajami is a 2011 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow, and currently the director of Urban Water Policy with Stanford University's Water in the West program. Photo courtesy of Stanford University.
UC Riverside, as part of its Water SENSE NSF-IGERT program, will be hosting its Turbulent Futures conference on May 11th and May 12th in Riverside. The keynote speaker will be Newsha Ajami ’11, who is currently Director of Urban Water Policy at the Stanford Water in the West program, and a Senior Research Associate with the Stanford […]
Public Policy in a Post-Facts World: Amber Mace at Southern California Grantmakers Panel, April 6th
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Where do policymakers get reliable science to inform their decisions? CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace PhD has been invited to reflect on this topic at the Southern California Grantmakers Public Policy Conference 2017, to be held in Los Angeles on April 6th. Southern California Grantmakers is a regional association for philanthropists and grantmakers, hosting conferences, trainings, networking […]
CCST Science Fellows Alumni at #ESEP Annual Planning Meeting in Washington DC, March 29th
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Estevan Santana ’15 and other CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship alumni will be among the participants of the 2017 Annual Planning Meeting of ESEP — Engaging Scientists & Engineers in Policy — an ad hoc alliance of organizations and individuals interested in empowering scientists and engineers to engage in the policymaking process at all levels of government. ​ESEP shares training resources, […]
CCST at @UCBerkeley Beyond Academia 2017 Conference in March
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The Beyond Academia 2017 Conference hosted at UC Berkeley will feature two speakers from the CCST family. On Thursday, March 2nd, CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace, PhD, will speak on the panel on public sector careers. Then on Friday, March 3rd, 2015 CCST Science Fellow Debra Cooper, PhD, will speak on the panel on public policy careers. Registration is required for the […]
CCST Science Fellows Alumni Organize Science Policy Session for 2017 #AAASmtg in Boston
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will host its 2017 Annual Meeting in Boston this coming weekend, February 16th through 20th. The conference theme this year is a fitting one for CCST — “Serving Society Through Science Policy” — and CCST staff, CCST Science Fellows, and Science Fellows alumni will be participating. Join us […]
UC San Diego Career Night, January 23rd: CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace, PhD
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Are you a UC San Diego graduate student, postdoc, or faculty member curious about career futures in science policy? We have an event for you. The UCSD Graduate Student Association will host CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace, PhD, at their next GrAdvantage Career Night. Come hear about Amber’s own experience transitioning from academic research to a […]
CCST Science Fellows Info Session at @UCSantaBarbara, January 27th
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Are you a UC Santa Barbara graduate student, postdoc, or faculty member curious about career training in science policy? We have an event for you. The UCSB Graduate Division and the UCSB Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships will host an info session on the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship on Friday, January 27th, […]
Help the CCST Science Fellows This #GivingTuesday
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At CCST, we believe in science, and having science inform California’s policies. If you also believe that science has a role in our society and in our government, then we invite you to become a Friend of CCST this #GivingTuesday! Programs like our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are funded entirely through philanthropic giving from charitable foundations […]
Webinar: Info Session for Prospective CCST Science Fellows, Sept. 14th
Join CCST for a information session webinar to learn how you can apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.
If you’re a scientist or engineer who is exploring career training in the public policy realm, then please join us for our upcoming webinar to learn about our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: CCST Science Fellows Program Info Session Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/111ihxcbha91&eom Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306298773074808/ We’ll provide […]