CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
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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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Oct 30, 2023
How Extracurriculars Shaped my Policy Career – ’23 Fellow Stephanie Mitchell, PhD
Sep 26, 2023
The Room Where it Happens: Q&A with ‘23 Fellow Jeanmarie Gonzalez, PhD
Sep 19, 2023
Four Roles I Played in the Legislature: ’23 Fellow Theresa Keates, PhD
Aug 16, 2023
Embracing a Sense of Community: ’23 Fellow Ope Oyewole on Path from PhD to Policy
Aug 7, 2023
Q&A: From Polymers to Policy with 2023 Fellow Sophia Chan, PhD
Jun 28, 2023
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Meets $30 Million Endowment Goal, Thanks to $10 Million from State Budget
May 24, 2023
CCST Annual Report 2022
May 10, 2023
Bee-yond the Lab Bench: From PhD to Sustainable Pest Management Policy
Mar 30, 2023
Women’s History Month: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Hackwood
Mar 29, 2023
Algae to Energy: My Path from Marine Biology to Science Policy
Mar 3, 2023
CCST Hosts Workshops, Fellowship Booth at AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington DC
Feb 16, 2023
Deadline Extended: Seeking Applications for CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento, California
Feb 6, 2023
The Many California Experiences
Jan 30, 2023
Introducing the 2023 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
Jan 5, 2023
WATCH: Navigating the CCST Fellowship Application & Interview Process
Dec 12, 2022
Plugging In: Finding My Space in California Energy and Utilities Policy
Nov 14, 2022
WATCH: Life as a CCST Fellow: What’s It Like? | Application Q&A
Oct 27, 2022
Assessing Climate Risk – My Fellowship Year: Like An ‘Inverted Delta’
Sep 29, 2022
WATCH: Why Choose the CCST S&T Policy Fellowship?
Sep 14, 2022
From Biostatistics to Pesticide Policy: Q&A with Natalie Gasca
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1100 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Mailing:
1017 L St, #438
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Our Mission
To engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers - ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation.