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Dr. Ishwar K. Puri Appointed to CCST Board of Directors as USC Representative
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Dr. Ishwar K. Puri, Vice President of Research and Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at…
The Keyword? Adaptability. Making the Career Transition from Science to Policy.
The last few months have introduced a lot of new things into my life. I moved…
WATCH: Decarbonizing with Hydrogen: Challenges and Opportunities
Toward a Disaster Resilient California: Decarbonizing with Hydrogen: Challenges and Opportunities California has made significant strides in…
Berkeley Lab’s Carol Burns Appointed to CCST Board of Directors
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) Deputy Director for Research and Chief Research Officer Dr. Carol…
Watch: Managing Salinity in the California Delta in a Changing Climate
Toward a Disaster Resilient California: Managing Salinity in the California Delta in a Changing Climate …
(Update: Call Closed) Call for Experts: Unresolved Questions About California’s Energy Future
UPDATE: This call is now closed. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—CCST is interested in working with a graduate…
CCST Annual Report 2021: Toward a Resilient California
We will remember 2021 as a year of crucial, often frustrating challenges. Science and technology helped us…
Watch: The Role of Microgrids in Providing Reliable and Equitable Access to Electricity
Toward a Disaster Resilient California: The Role of Microgrids in Providing Reliable and Equitable Access to Electricity …
(Update: Call closed) Request For Proposals: DEI Consultant to Help Reassess Definition and Metrics for “Scientific Expertise”
SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is reassessing what it means to be considered…
Making the Move (Literally): From Science to Science Policy in Sacramento
Hannah Frye, PhD, is a 2022 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California…
(Update: Call Closed) CCST Seeks Expert Participants for Workshop on “Reimagining a 21st Century Public Health System”
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is seeking a diverse pool of candidates interested in participating…
Alumni Encourage Future Science Policy Talents on Fellowship Celebration Day
Our annual CCST Science & Technology Weeks (S&T Week) are a celebration of science-informed policymaking in the…
Watch: Science Policy for a More Resilient California: CCST Sessions at the 2022 AAAS Annual Meeting
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—From extreme heat to wildfires, California faces a variety of complex, interacting scenarios in adapting to…
Watch: Announcing the 2022 “CCST Science in Public Service Award” Recipients
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 CCST Leadership Awards for…
Watch: Establishing a Data Infrastructure to Effectively Respond to the Next Disaster
Toward a Disaster Resilient California: Establishing a Data Infrastructure to Effectively Respond to the Next Disaster …
Mace and Bando in Issues: States as Laboratories for Science Policy Innovation
In a global society whose challenges require innovative and effective policy solutions, states are pathfinders. CCST CEO…
Watch: How Climate Change Impacts Renewable Energy Production
Toward a Disaster Resilient California: How Climate Change Impacts Renewable Energy Production How is climate change…
Introducing the 2022 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
SACRAMENTO, CA—We are excited to introduce the 2022 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Now celebrating its…
(Update: Call closed) CCST and Blue Forest Seek Experts on Links Between Forest Health, Wildfire Smoke, and Public Health
Recommend an Expert SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) and Blue Forest Conservation have received funding from the…
From Fellow to 40 Under 40: Alum Spotlight with Dr. Debra Cooper
This fall, 2015 CCST S&T Policy Fellow Debra Cooper, PhD, was recognized as a 40 Under 40…
Applications for CCST’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento, California
Update: The 2023 Application cycle is now closed. SACRAMENTO, Calif. | CONTACT: Puneet Bhullar The California Council on…
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