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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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Nov 20, 2017

Calling California Grad Students and Postdocs: Apply for Our California Science Translators Showcase!
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is excited to seek graduate students, postdocs, and early-career faculty ...
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Nov 2, 2017

Meet CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows at @UCDavis Info Session, November 16th
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Gabriella Nepomuceno, PhD We are hosting our next fellowship info session at UC Davis on Thursday, November 16th, 2017:   Info ...
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Oct 16, 2017

Life Before #CAleg: 2017 CCST Science Fellows Share Their PhD Pasts (Part 2)
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The 2017 Class of our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows are now entering the final stretch of their year-long ...
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Oct 9, 2017

Meet CCST Science Fellows Alumni at #SACNAS2017 in Salt Lake City, Oct. 19-21
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Students, faculty, and program managers attending #SACNAS2017 in Salt Lake City will have the chance to learn about the CCST Science & ...
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Oct 9, 2017

Kristin Warren ’17 Part of @BeyondAcademia Public Sector Fellowships Workshop, Oct. 16th
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Kristin Warren, PhD If you are a UC Berkeley graduate or postdoctoral researcher interested in exploring public policy training, please sign ...
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Aug 31, 2017

Visit the CCST Science Fellows Table at the National GEM Consortium 2017 Conference in NYC
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Are you a scientist or engineer curious to explore a future career in public policy? Are you excited by the ...
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Aug 31, 2017

Interested in #SciPol? Attend Our Webinar for Prospective CCST Science Fellows, Sept. 28th
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Are you a scientist or engineer seeking career training in the public policy realm? Want to gain real-world experience working with leaders ...
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Aug 28, 2017

Life Before #CAleg: 2017 CCST Science Fellows Share Their PhD Pasts (Part 1)
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The California State Legislature is back from summer recess! This marks a milestone for the 2017 Class of our CCST ...
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Aug 25, 2017

CCST Science Fellows Profile: Angee Doerr, PhD, Commander (USNR)
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Angee Doerr, PhD Angee Doerr, PhD, was a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow in 2015 and spent her CCST ...
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Jul 18, 2017

CCST Science Fellows Alumni Co-Host #SciPolJobs Sacramento Social, July 20th
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How can scientists participate in public policy? Scientists are increasingly exploring policy engagement as a skillset or career path, and ...
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Jun 20, 2017

CCST Science Fellows in Training: As the Legislative Calendar Turns
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Jen Chase, PhD Jen Chase, PhD, is a member of the 2017 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. ...
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May 26, 2017

CCST Science Fellows in Training: The Zen of Flexibility and the Capitol Staffer
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Laura McWilliams, PhD Laura McWilliams, PhD, is a member of the 2017 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. ...
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May 19, 2017

CCST Science Fellows in Training: From the East Coast to the “Best Coast”
Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, PhD, is a 2017 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow, seen here exploring the Sacramento Central Farmers Market on a spring Sunday.
Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, PhD Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, PhD, is a member of the 2017 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. ...
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May 16, 2017

2010 CCST Science Fellow Ryan McCarthy Is Keynote Speaker at Renewable Natural Gas Symposium, May 17th
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UC Riverside will be unveiling its new Center for Renewable Natural Gas at its May 17th Renewable Natural Gas Symposium. The keynote speaker will be ...
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May 8, 2017

2011 CCST Science Fellow Newsha Ajami Is Keynote Speaker for UC Riverside Water Conference, May 11th
Doctor Newsha Ajami is a 2011 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow, and currently the director of Urban Water Policy with Stanford University's Water in the West program. Photo courtesy of Stanford University.
UC Riverside, as part of its Water SENSE NSF-IGERT program, will be hosting its Turbulent Futures conference on May 11th and May ...
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Apr 4, 2017

Public Policy in a Post-Facts World: Amber Mace at Southern California Grantmakers Panel, April 6th
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Where do policymakers get reliable science to inform their decisions? CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace PhD has been invited to reflect ...
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Mar 21, 2017

CCST Science Fellows Alumni at #ESEP Annual Planning Meeting in Washington DC, March 29th
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Estevan Santana '15 and other CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship alumni will be among the participants of the 2017 Annual ...
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Mar 1, 2017

CCST at @UCBerkeley Beyond Academia 2017 Conference in March
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The Beyond Academia 2017 Conference hosted at UC Berkeley will feature two speakers from the CCST family. On Thursday, March 2nd, CCST Deputy Director Amber ...
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Feb 28, 2017

CCST Science Fellows in Training: Day on the Delta
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Anna Reade, PhD Anna Reade, PhD, is a member of the 2017 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. ...
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Feb 12, 2017

CCST Science Fellows Alumni Organize Science Policy Session for 2017 #AAASmtg in Boston
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will host its 2017 Annual Meeting in Boston this coming weekend, February 16th ...
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