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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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Jan 11, 2016

Networking Social with CCST Science Fellows and Capital Science Communicators, Jan. 20th
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At the heart of policymaking is effective communication, and enabling scientists and engineers to concisely communicate complex issues is a key component ...
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Jan 6, 2016

Webinar: Informational Session for CCST Fellowship Applicants, Jan. 13th
The Seal of the State of California, as photographed on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Image credit: Ben Young Landis/CCST
It's the start of a new year, and time to make new plans. If you're a scientist or engineer who ...
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Dec 23, 2015

Fellows in the Field: Farewell, 2015 Science Fellows!
Members of the 2015 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows tour the California State Capitol.
Shannon Muir, PhD Shannon Muir, PhD, is a member of the 2015 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. ...
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Dec 1, 2015

California Program Sends Scientists to Sacramento, Training PhD’s as Capitol Staffers
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s State Legislature is looking for a few good scientists to trade their lab coats for business ...
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Nov 30, 2015

Help CCST Make California Stronger with Science on #GivingTuesday
Do you donate to your favorite causes and organizations on #GivingTuesday? "Giving Tuesday" is a global day of giving created ...
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Nov 25, 2015

Fellows Profile: Debra Cooper, PhD
Debra Cooper, PhD
Debra Cooper, PhD Debra Cooper, PhD, was a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow in 2015. Cooper was placed in ...
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Nov 23, 2015

Fellows Profile: Nathan Phillips, PhD
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows touring the top of the State Capitol building.
Nathan Phillips, PhD Nathan Phillips, PhD, was a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow in 2014, and his placement was ...
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Nov 23, 2015

Fellows in Training: National Conference on State Legislatures
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Vivian Ericson, PhD Vivian Ericson, PhD, was a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow in 2015. She received her Ph.D. ...
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Nov 23, 2015

Stronger with Science
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Amber Mace, PhD, is the Deputy Director of the California Council on Science and Technology, and she oversees the CCST Science ...
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Aug 14, 2014

2013-14 CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows Praised by Legislature
The fifth cohort of CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows has received formal recognition for their service by the leadership ...
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Jan 24, 2014

Fifth Class of S&T Policy Fellows Goes to Work in Capitol
  The fifth class of the California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program has begun work in Sacramento, and the ...
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Nov 12, 2013

Amber Mace to Join CCST as Deputy Director
Deputy Director Amber Mace is the new director of the California Science & Technology Policy Fellows Program. Effective this month, ...
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Jan 10, 2013

Newly Appointed S&T Policy Fellows Arrive in Sacramento
The California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program has placed its fourth consecutive group of fellows in the California state ...
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Aug 17, 2012

California Legislature Recognizes Science and Technology Policy Fellows
Speaker of the Assembly John Pérez recognizing (left to right) Matt Holland, Stephen Francis, Dharia McGrew, and Erika Bustamante. Not ...
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Feb 16, 2012

Presidential Science Advisors Benefit from CCST Policy Fellow Alum
"To be an effective science advisor, you need to learn how government works and the limitations of both government and ...
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Jan 5, 2012

Policy Fellows Bring S&T Expertise to Legislature
The 2011-2012 class of S&T Policy Fellows. The Fellows are serving one-year appointments in various offices in both the Senate ...
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Nov 15, 2010

Inaugural Class of S&T Policy Fellows Recognized by Legislature
As the first year of the California Science Technology & Policy Fellows program comes to a close, both houses of ...
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Jun 10, 2010

CCST Policy Fellows Look to Opportunities in Federal Laboratories
The inaugural group of CCST Policy Fellows, who continue to connect with the broader S&T community, met with senior personnel ...
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Feb 12, 2010

Legislative Offices Welcome Inaugural Class of California S&T Policy Fellows
(left to right) Maurice Pitesky, Igor Lacan, Janice Tsai, Amber Laura Hartman, Amber Wright, Byron Kennedy, Katharine Moore, Ryan McCarthy, ...
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Jan 4, 2010

CCST Places First California Science and Technology Fellows
Class of 2010 The California Council on Science and Technology has awarded the first California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships, ...
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