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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.

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, X, and LinkedIn!

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July 17, 2018
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May 25, 2018
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CCST Science Fellows are Effective Model for Bringing Science to State Government, Says Science Magazine Editorial

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CCST Science Fellows in Training: Taking First Steps

March 28, 2018
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CCST Founding Champions Pen PNAS Piece on “How to Bring Science and Technology Expertise to State Governments”

March 9, 2018
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CCST Announces Senator Nancy Skinner as Inaugural Recipient of "Science in Policy Mentorship Award"

February 23, 2018
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Timely Science Explained Clearly at State Capitol: Feb. 20th “Translators Showcase” to Connect California Grad Students with Members, Staff

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February 6, 2018
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Talk to CCST Science Fellows at 2018 #AAASmtg in Austin—Then Apply for Program by Feb. 28!

February 4, 2018
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January 5, 2018
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PhD Scientists Interested in Public Policy: CCST Science Fellows Applications Now Open!

December 1, 2017
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Dan Brumbaugh ’16 Moderating Panel on Local Policy Engagement with Assemblymember Mark Stone

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UC Riverside Info Session, Dec. 15th: Meet a Former CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow!

November 27, 2017
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Calling California Grad Students and Postdocs: Apply for Our California Science Translators Showcase!

November 20, 2017
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Meet CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows at @UCDavis Info Session, November 16th

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Meet CCST Science Fellows Alumni at #SACNAS2017 in Salt Lake City, Oct. 19-21

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