From Science to Action: Researchers and State Leaders Build Lasting Partnerships at Science Day 2026
Register: Science Day 2024 with the California Natural Resources Agency
October 11, 2024 | CCST Newsroom, Events  | Contact: John Thompson
CCST and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) are thrilled to open virtual registration for Science Day 2024 Thursday October 17th. Virtual registration is free and includes two panel discussions with opportunities for Q&A.
Register via Zoom to attend one or both panels virtually.
Science Day brings together researchers and experts from across CCST’s partner institutions with State scientists and staff for a day of panels, brainstorming activities, and networking. In partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency, this annual event fosters collaboration and removes barriers to partnership between research institutions and the State. Last year, we brought together over 300 people from more than 50 organizations spanning government, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector to connect their work to the State’s efforts.
Have any questions about Science Day 2024? Please contact CCST Science Services Manager [email protected].
Panelists:
Lessons Learned from Successful State/Scientist Partnerships
Thurs. Oct. 17, 9am (PT)
Moderator:
Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Secretary
- Louise Conrad – Lead Scientist, Department of Water Resources
- Meghan Hertel – Deputy Secretary, Biodiversity & Habitat, California Natural Resources Agency
- Jeanette Howard – Director of Science, Land Program, The Nature Conservancy, California
- Joshua Viers – Professor, School of Engineering and Associate Vice Chancellor, Interdisciplinary Research and Strategic Initiatives, UC Merced
California for the Next Generation: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing our Natural Resources Challenges
Thurs. Oct. 17, 2pm (PT)
Moderator:
Julianne McCall, CEO of the California Council on Science and Technology
- Ilkay Altintas – Chief Data Science Officer, San Diego Supercomputer Center; Founder/Director, WIFIRE Lab at UC San Diego
- Nathaniel Roth – Chief Science and Data Advisor, Department of Conservation
- Bill Swartout – Chief Science Officer, USC Institute for Creative Technologies; co-Director, Center for Generative AI and Society
- Charuleka Varadharajan – Earth Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
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About the California Council on Science and Technology
The California Council on Science and Technology is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature in 1988. CCST responds to the Governor, the Legislature, and other State entities who request independent assessment of public policy issues affecting the State of California relating to science and technology. CCST engages leading experts in science and technology to advise state policymakers—ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation.
