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CCST Science Fellows Blog

California has one of the largest economies in the world, and so many critical issues facing our state today — water, energy, and public health, just to name a few — require a deep understanding of science.

Few California state decision makers have backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology. Yet, they are asked to make decisions on issues with significant science and technology aspects. To help the California State Legislature and Executive Branch make the most informed decisions for the state’s citizens and resources, the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) established the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program.

Now in its eleventh year, the CCST Science Fellows program helps the California State Legislature and Executive Branch access some of the talent and staff they need to make informed decisions. Whether you’re a prospective applicant, an interested funder, a staff member, decision maker, or an advocate, we hope this blog offers you a glimpse into our Fellowship experience, and a deeper appreciation for the valuable resources and programs that CCST strives to provide to California’s policymakers and citizens.

If our Fellowship mission has sparked new ideas and new possibilities in your own vision and mission, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for following us, and we’ll see you here and on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!

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Dec 16, 2020

Asking the Right Questions: Identifying Racial Disparities in Policy and Research
Asking the Right Questions, by Maria Montchal
Maria Montchal is a 2020 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow who was placed in the California State Senate Environmental ...
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Dec 16, 2020

Confronting History: The Racist Myths Behind WWII-Era Chemical Experiments
Confronting History, by Grayson Doucette '20
Grayson Doucette is a 2020 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow who was placed in the California State Senate Committee ...
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Dec 2, 2020

Applications Now Open: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program
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CCST is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a year of public service and government leadership training in the California ...
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Oct 16, 2020

Watch: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Informational Webinar
Click to Watch (YouTube) Now available to watch. Join CCST, current Fellows, and Alumni for an informational webinar and Q&A ...
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Sep 9, 2020

Register Now: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Informational Webinar
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REGISTER NOW Each year the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program recruits a cohort of fifteen PhD scientists and ...
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Jul 8, 2020

An update on our organizational action plan to promote equity and counter racism
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Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. George Floyd. David McAtee. Rayshard Brooks. Their killings have brought viscerally to light again the continued ...
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Jun 23, 2020

Q&A: My Public Health Placement in the Time of COVID-19
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Ken McCullough is currently a 2020 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow, part of the first class to include Executive ...
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May 6, 2020

Measuring the Sierra Snowpack to Predict Water Availability for California
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Rae Eaton is currently a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed in the California Natural Resources Agency. She received ...
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Feb 15, 2020

CCST Science Fellows Alumni Publish Career Guide for Science Policy
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DOWNLOAD THE CAREER GUIDE A Career Guide for Science Policy was developed by CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows alumni, ...
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Feb 14, 2020

UPDATE: CCST at 2020 AAAS Annual Meeting in Seattle: Expert Wildfire Panel, Career Workshop with Career Guide
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UPDATE 2/15: A Career Guide for Science Policy was developed by CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows alumni and can ...
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Feb 10, 2020

MARCH 1st: Applications Due for CCST’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento
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CCST is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a year of public service and government leadership training in the California ...
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Jan 16, 2020

CCST introduces expanded class of 2020 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows, now placed in the Legislative and Executive Branch
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Interested in becoming a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow? CCST is currently accepting applications for the 2021 class year ...
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Dec 12, 2019

From Microbiome to Life in Sacramento: Q&A with Fellows Alumna Pajau Vangay, PhD
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Dec 2, 2019

Now Open: Applications for CCST’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento
The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship application is now open.
CCST is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a year of public service and government leadership training in the California ...
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Oct 23, 2019

An Astrophysicist in the Legislature
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About Sydney Sydney Chamberlin is a 2019 CCST Science Fellow. Sydney received a PhD in Physics from the University of ...
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Sep 30, 2019

VIDEO: CCST Science Fellows Program Webinar 2019
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Have questions about the CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellowship? Watch the recent webinar with current CCST Science Fellows and ...
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Sep 10, 2019

CCST to Host Webinar with Current Science Fellows & Alumni for Fellowship Discussion
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REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR Thursday 9/26 12pm - 1pm PDT Please join CCST for this informational webinar about the CCST ...
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Jul 17, 2019

California Wildfires: Lessons from Field Work in Baja California, Mexico
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Teresa Feo, PhD The 2017 and 2018 wildfire seasons in California were the most destructive on record raising a number ...
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Feb 15, 2019

Update: Deadline Extended – CCST Seeks Outside Expertise to Evaluate Fellowship Program
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California Council on Science & Technology looking for outside expertise to evaluate the impact of the CCST Science Fellows Program ...
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Jan 29, 2019

CCST Welcomes the 2019 Science Fellows
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Ten PhD scientists have taken the leap from the lab bench, field station, and computer desk to explore a year ...
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