John Thompson is a Senior Science Officer covering Partner Engagement. Prior to working for CCST, John was a consultant with the Senate Office of Research, where he provided research support for the California State Senate on a wide variety of topics, including banking, cannabis, occupational licensing, taxation, and technology. He was previously a CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the office of Assemblymember Jay Obernolte.
John received his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University, modeling processes that take place during the production of high strength turbine engine blades. Prior to that, he earned a BA in Physics with a minor in Music from New York University.