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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, CCST established the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program.

Now in its 14th year, the CCST S&T Policy 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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Sep 19, 2023

Four Roles I Played in the Legislature: ’23 Fellow Theresa Keates, PhD
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Theresa Keates, PhD, is a 2023 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California State Senate Environmental Quality ...
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Aug 16, 2023

Embracing a Sense of Community: ’23 Fellow Ope Oyewole on Path from PhD to Policy
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Ope Oyewole, PhD, is a 2023 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the Climate and Sustainability Branch of ...
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Aug 7, 2023

Q&A: From Polymers to Policy with 2023 Fellow Sophia Chan, PhD
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Sophia Chan, PhD, is a 2023 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the Office of Legislation and Regulatory ...
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Jun 28, 2023

CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Meets $30 Million Endowment Goal, Thanks to $10 Million from State Budget
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2023 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows | Gurleen Roberts for CCST   CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Meets ...
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May 24, 2023

CCST Annual Report 2022
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Download our 2022 Annual Report (PDF).     In 2021, we launched CCST’s five-year strategic plan, “Toward a Resilient California” ...
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May 10, 2023

Bee-yond the Lab Bench: From PhD to Sustainable Pest Management Policy
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Elana Varner, PhD, is a 2023 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation in ...
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Mar 30, 2023

Women’s History Month: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Hackwood
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  Dr. Susan Hackwood By Keleigh Friedrich, CCST Director of Communications Susan Hackwood is former Executive Director of the California ...
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Mar 29, 2023

Algae to Energy: My Path from Marine Biology to Science Policy
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Sam Mahanes, PhD, is a 2023 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California State Assembly Utilities and ...
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Mar 3, 2023

CCST Hosts Workshops, Fellowship Booth at AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington DC
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The exhibitor hall at AAAS Annual Meeting 2023 in Washington DC. CCST teamed up with other fellowships to present state ...
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Feb 16, 2023

Deadline Extended: Seeking Applications for CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento, California
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CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program Places PhD Scientists into Policy Careers Apply to transform your PhD expertise into ...
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Feb 6, 2023

The Many California Experiences
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Agnes Varghese, PhD, was a 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency ...
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Jan 30, 2023

Introducing the 2023 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
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Introducing the 2023 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Applications are currently open for the 2024 class of ...
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Jan 5, 2023

WATCH: Navigating the CCST Fellowship Application & Interview Process
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CCST S&T Policy Fellowship Alums to Discuss the Application and Interview Process Learn about an opportunity to transform your PhD ...
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Dec 12, 2022

Plugging In: Finding My Space in California Energy and Utilities Policy
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Natalie Seitzman, PhD, is a 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed in the California State Assembly Committee on ...
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Nov 14, 2022

WATCH: Life as a CCST Fellow: What’s It Like? | Application Q&A
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CCST S&T Policy Fellowship Alums to Discuss the Day-to-Day Life of a Fellow Learn about an opportunity to transform your ...
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Oct 27, 2022

Assessing Climate Risk – My Fellowship Year: Like An ‘Inverted Delta’
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Kara Voss, PhD, is a 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the Climate and Sustainability Branch of ...
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Sep 29, 2022

WATCH: Why Choose the CCST S&T Policy Fellowship?
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Why Choose the CCST S&T Policy Fellowship? Held Mon. Oct. 3, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80e4H83aEfI In this first of three informational webinars, ...
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Sep 14, 2022

From Biostatistics to Pesticide Policy: Q&A with Natalie Gasca
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Natalie Gasca, PhD, is a 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation ...
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Aug 30, 2022

Building Bridges: From Bioengineering to Science Policy
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Stephen Cutie, PhD is a 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the Office of Senator Richard Pan. ...
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Jul 1, 2022

California Policymakers Signify Enduring Value of CCST to the State by Investing in Fellows
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The 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy fellows in front of the California State Capitol. California Invests in CCST Science ...
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