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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Feb 22, 2021
Update: The 2022 Application Cycle is Now Closed
Feb 16, 2021
Translating Manure Research to Environmental Policy: Q&A with 2021 Fellow Rylie Ellison
Feb 9, 2021
Top Five Lessons Learned: Delivering a Virtual Fellows Training Program During COVID-19
Feb 1, 2021
Update: The 2022 Application Cycle is Now Closed
Jan 26, 2021
Introducing the 2021 class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
Jan 19, 2021
Update: The 2022 Application Cycle is Now Closed
Dec 16, 2020
Asking the Right Questions: Identifying Racial Disparities in Policy and Research
Dec 16, 2020
Confronting History: The Racist Myths Behind WWII-Era Chemical Experiments
Dec 2, 2020
Update: Applications for 2022 Cycle Closed: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program
Oct 16, 2020
Watch: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Informational Webinar
Sep 9, 2020
Register Now: CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Informational Webinar
Jul 8, 2020
An update on our organizational action plan to promote equity and counter racism
Jun 23, 2020
Q&A: My Public Health Placement in the Time of COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Measuring the Sierra Snowpack to Predict Water Availability for California
Feb 15, 2020
CCST Science Fellows Alumni Publish Career Guide for Science Policy
Feb 14, 2020
UPDATE: CCST at 2020 AAAS Annual Meeting in Seattle: Expert Wildfire Panel, Career Workshop with Career Guide
Feb 10, 2020
MARCH 1st: Applications Due for CCST’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento
Jan 16, 2020
CCST introduces expanded class of 2020 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows, now placed in the Legislative and Executive Branch
Dec 12, 2019
From Microbiome to Life in Sacramento: Q&A with Fellows Alumna Pajau Vangay, PhD
Dec 2, 2019
Now Open: Applications for CCST’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento
Contact Info
Office:
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.