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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May 8, 2017
2011 CCST Science Fellow Newsha Ajami Is Keynote Speaker for UC Riverside Water Conference, May 11th
Apr 4, 2017
Public Policy in a Post-Facts World: Amber Mace at Southern California Grantmakers Panel, April 6th
Mar 21, 2017
CCST Science Fellows Alumni at #ESEP Annual Planning Meeting in Washington DC, March 29th
Mar 1, 2017
CCST at @UCBerkeley Beyond Academia 2017 Conference in March
Feb 28, 2017
CCST Science Fellows in Training: Day on the Delta
Feb 12, 2017
CCST Science Fellows Alumni Organize Science Policy Session for 2017 #AAASmtg in Boston
Jan 19, 2017
UC San Diego Career Night, January 23rd: CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace, PhD
Jan 13, 2017
CCST Science Fellows Info Session at @UCSantaBarbara, January 27th
Jan 9, 2017
From the Lab Bench to the Legislature: Welcome Our 2017 CCST Science Fellows
Dec 19, 2016
Farewell, CCST Science Fellows! The 2016 Fellowship Year, in a Drought-Tolerant, Sun-Soaked Nutshell
Dec 1, 2016
Embark on a Science Policy Experience in the California State Legislature as a CCST Science Fellow
Nov 29, 2016
Help the CCST Science Fellows This #GivingTuesday
Sep 27, 2016
CCST Science Fellows in the Field: DC Connections
Aug 31, 2016
Webinar: Info Session for Prospective CCST Science Fellows, Sept. 14th
Aug 3, 2016
Fellows in Training: Getting Guidance at Career Crossroads
Jul 19, 2016
Fellows in Training: Dan Brumbaugh Comes Home to California
Jun 28, 2016
Fellows Profile: Neela Babu, PhD
Jun 14, 2016
First Deadline July 18th: CCST Strategic Planning Grants for Policy Fellowships
May 3, 2016
Fellows Profile: Mark Elsesser, PhD
Apr 19, 2016
CCST Science Fellows in the News: Snow Day
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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.