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The roundtable connects top government, university, industry, and philanthropy leaders at federal, state, and local levels. The California Council on Science and Technology has joined the National Academies’ Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable (GUIPRR, pronounced “gwipper”) as its first state-level partner. GUIPRR brings together the most senior representatives across sectors to identify shared challenges and ultimately improve […]

Reflecting on 15 Years Now in its 16th year, the CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellowship has shaped the careers of 186 scientists—and counting—while strengthening California’s policies and serving as a model for other states. Now, as states are increasingly becoming laboratories for science policy, co-authors Bruce Alberts, Sarah Brady, Keleigh Friedrich, Amber Mace, and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Responding to a request from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) completed the report “Fumigant Use in California and an Assessment of Available Alternatives: Phase I Report on 1,3-D and Chloropicrin.” DPR announced the release of the report today via a press release. […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 CCST Leadership Awards for Science in Public Service: Senator Ben Allen, Speaker Robert Rivas, and Secretary Amy Tong. The CCST Science in Public Service Award is given to public servants who have a clear track record of […]

MEET THE NEW FELLOWS Introducing the 2025 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows See where these talented PhD scientists will be spending their Fellowship year in California State Government. SACRAMENTO, CA—We are excited to introduce the 2025 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Now in its 16th year, the program places PhD level scientists, engineers, […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Start your science policy career today, applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are now open, due March 3rd. As Fellows, scientists, engineers, and social scientists spend one year in Sacramento working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor. Fellows get […]

Sacramento, California — On November 18-19, the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) hosted leading experts across sectors for an intensive two-day workshop to shape the state’s hydrogen priorities, “Aligning California’s Hydrogen Research & Innovation Agenda.” This invitation-only gathering brought together diverse perspectives to brainstorm research needs across the hydrogen value chain – from […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— On October 17th, CCST and the California Natural Resources Agency brought together leaders in science and policy from across CCST’s partner institutions, nonprofits, and the State for our second annual Science Day. With more than 350 registrants in-person and online, panelists and attendees shared exciting ideas to build partnerships addressing the many challenges […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Council on Science and Technology is excited to share a special opportunity to support California’s future in artificial intelligence (AI) policy, inspired by the generous series of annual gifts from Irwin Jacobs. In honor of Irwin Jacobs’ birthday on October 18, CCST announced the launch of the Irwin Jacobs & […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Council on Science and Technology announced three additions to its senior staff today. Jason John, PhD, joins CCST as Deputy Director. He will oversee the expansion and coordination of CCST’s science services, communications and outreach, and the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship program. John brings to CCST a wealth […]

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) seeks graduate students, postdocs, and early-career faculty in California for the CCST Science Translators Showcase at the California State Capitol, held as part of our 2025 CCST Science & Technology Week. The chosen “Science Translators” will participate in a series of virtual policy and communication trainings from CCST […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Dustin Schroeder, PhD, a prominent science and engineering researcher at Stanford University known for his work in glaciology, geophysics, and climate science, has been appointed to the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Board of Directors as Stanford University’s representative. Dr. Schroeder holds faculty appointments at Stanford University in Geophysics and Electrical Engineering, […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Aisha Lowe to its Board of Directors. Dr. Lowe, who currently serves as Associate Vice Chancellor of Planning, Research, and Institutional Effectiveness for the Los Rios Community College District, brings with her over 25 years of experience in […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – After a decade of dedicated service and significant contributions at the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), Brie Lindsey, Ph.D., will be departing her position as Interim Co-CEO and Director of Science Services in August. Lindsey has accepted a new role as Deputy Director of the California Ocean Science Trust, effective […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – After nearly eight years of dedicated service and strategic leadership at the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), Sarah Brady, Ph.D., will be departing her position as Interim CEO in early July. She has accepted a Governor’s Appointment to lead the Office of Governmental and International Affairs at the California Energy […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Board of Directors of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) announced the selection of Julianne McCall, PhD, as CCST’s next chief executive officer. McCall, currently the Director of Precision Medicine in the California Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR), will assume her new role on September 1, 2024. […]

Building on today’s Joint California Summit on Generative AI and the commitment announced by Kapor Foundation, Omidyar Network, and San Francisco Foundation to help fund organizations focused on advancing AI across different sectors, CCST has announced the following commitments: CCST, CSU, CCC, and UC series partnership Sharing knowledge created across California’s institutions with the policymaking […]

CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Placing PhD Scientists into Policy Careers Update (3/12/2024): The application for the CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellowship has closed. Applications will reopen on December 1st for the next class year. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is accepting applications for the CCST Science & Technology […]

The awardees were recognized at CCST’s S&T Week Reception and Leadership Awards Ceremony by members of CCST’s Board of Directors and other leaders from CCST’s Partner Institutions. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) was proud to recognize the recipients of the 2024 CCST Leadership Awards for Science in Public Service: Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, […]

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) was excited to host the 2024 CCST Science Translators Showcase, held as part of our 2024 Science & Technology Week at the California State Capitol! During this networking event, the chosen Translators (graduate students and postdoctoral researchers) discussed their research with elected members, legislative staffers, agency managers, and senior policy […]

California’s future is expected to be more smoky as wildland fires become more common. Beneficial wildland fires can improve forest health and reduce the risk of destructive fires, but exposure to fire smoke adversely impacts human health. This CCST Expert Briefing will explores opportunities to build more robust connections between forest management and public health […]