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Update: Applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Have Closed
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Placing PhD Scientists into Policy Careers Update (3/12/2024): The application for…
GALLERY: S&T Week 2024 Reception and Leadership Awards
The awardees were recognized at CCST’s S&T Week Reception and Leadership Awards Ceremony by members of CCST’s…
GALLERY: CCST’s California Science Translators Showcase Returned to S&T Week 2024
The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) was excited to host the 2024 CCST Science Translators…
Watch: Pathways for a More Smoke-Resilient California
California’s future is expected to be more smoky as wildland fires become more common. Beneficial wildland fires…
Watch: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient California
Serving as the kickoff event to CCST Science and Technology Week 2024, this “Blue Sky” panel brings…
Innovation and Strategy Executive Louis Stewart Appointed to CCST Board of Directors
Appointed as an Independent Director, Louis brings experience in the public and private sectors, innovation, business diversity,…
Watch: All About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
WATCH All About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Informational Webinar and Live Q&A with…
Introducing the 2024 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
MEET THE NEW FELLOWS Introducing the 2024 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows See where these talented…
Bruce Darling (National Academy of Sciences) and Charles Harper (Jariet Technologies) Retire from CCST Board of Directors
Bruce Darling and Charles Harper, MBA, are retiring from the Board of Directors of the California Council…
Highlights from CCST’s 35th Year + 2024 Preview
In 2023, CCST celebrated 35 years of strengthening California policy with science. Along the way, we significantly…
Finance and Strategy Executive Jeffrey Scott Appointed to CCST Board of Directors
Appointed as an Independent Director, Jeff brings experience in the government, private sector, consulting, and academia SACRAMENTO,…
New Wildfire Smoke Study Finds That Improving Health of California’s Forests Benefits Human Health
New Wildfire Smoke Study Finds That Improving Health of California’s Forests Benefits Human Health Increasing Forest Management…
A Transition: CCST Looks Toward a New Chapter With the Departure of CEO Amber Mace
“We are all stewards of this important and ongoing work.” As CEO Amber Mace looks toward…
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Meets $30 Million Endowment Goal, Thanks to $10 Million from State Budget
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Meets $30 Million Endowment Goal, Thanks to $10 Million from…
Report: California’s NASA and DOE Labs Are Leading the Charge Toward a More Resilient and Sustainable Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A new impact report released by the California Council on…
Introducing the 2023 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
SACRAMENTO, CA—We are excited to introduce the 2023 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Now celebrating its 14th year,…
CCST Workshop Envisions a More Holistic and Inclusive Public Health System Informed by COVID-19 Response
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) hosted a workshop with leading public health…
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…
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…
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…
Report: California’s NASA and DOE Labs Provide Cutting-Edge Solutions Toward Climate, Disaster Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A new impact report released by the California Council…
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