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Now Open: Applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Placing PhD Scientists into Policy Careers SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Council on…
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…
Day One Project: CCST Proposal Recommends Tracking Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke for Biden-Harris Administration
A new proposal written by experts from the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) and…
New Report Highlights Stories of COVID-19 Response by CCST’s Partner Institutions
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A new report released by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) highlights some…
Five Distinguished Leaders in Science, Engineering, Policy, and Philanthropy Appointed to CCST Board of Directors
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—As part of a major expansion, the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is…
Update: Watch the 2021 “CCST Science in Public Service Award” Presentation
2021 CCST Leadership Awardees. Science in Public Service Award: Given to a public servant with a clear…
CCST Report Assesses the Costs of Wildfire in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) has issued the…
An update from CCST regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 18, 2020 | Sacramento, CA Good afternoon, I hope you, your families, friends, and colleagues are…
PHOTOS: Scenes from CCST Science & Technology Week 2020
CCST’s week-long series of events, this year celebrating ‘Science At Your Service: Achieving California’s Carbon Neutrality Goals,’…
CCST Science Fellows Alumni Publish Career Guide for Science Policy
DOWNLOAD THE CAREER GUIDE A Career Guide for Science Policy was developed by CCST Science & Technology…
MARCH 1st: Applications Due for CCST’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in Sacramento
CCST is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a year of public service and government leadership training…
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