Connecting California's Scientists and Policy Experts to Drive Science-Informed Solutions
Join us at Science Day in October
CCST and the California Natural Resources Agency's Science Day 2026 is happening Monday, October 5 through Tuesday October 6 in Sacramento. The symposium-style event features panels, poster and breakout sessions, a Science Translators showcase, and a mixer. Science Day connects state-level science and policy with the incredible research happening in universities, labs, and other research institutions across California.
Learn the Latest Research at Science Day
CCST and the California Natural Resources Agency invite you to attend our poster session and Science Translators Showcase at Science Day 2026:
- Science Day Poster Session: Representing State scientists and other government-affiliated groups, academic and federal lab researchers, nonprofits, community organizations, and others
- Science Translators Showcase: Graduate students and postdocs at CCST Partner Institutions partake in a science communication with a series of virtual training sessions and present a three minute pitch at Science Day
2026 Science Day Agenda
Day 1
9am | Opening Remarks
- Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources
- Julianne McCall, CCST CEO
- Andrew Jones, CNRA Science Advisor
9:20am | Fellows Recognition
9:30am | Keynote Panel
Topic: Strengthening the Foundation for Science to Action through Collaboration.
11am | Breakout Session 1
12:30pm | Lunch & Partner Showcase
Lunch provided.
1:30pm | Panel
Topic: Career Pathways to Public Service Science.
2:30pm | Research Showcase
- Poster SessionÂ
- Science Translators Showcase
4:45pm | Transition to Happy Hour Venue
Day 2
9am | Plenary Session
Topic: Tribal Science Partnerships
10:15am | Breakout Session
11:45am | Closing Remarks
- Julianne McCall, CCST CEO
- Andrew Jones, CNRA Science Advisor
About Science Day
Science Day aims to connect state-level science and policy with the incredible research happening in universities, labs, and other research institutions across California. Through exploring the various initiatives being implemented by different state agencies, this effort seeks to develop new or expanded opportunities to support California in achieving its climate goals.
The inaugural Science Day was launched in close partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency and Secretary Wade Crowfoot in 2023.
Science Day 2025 Gallery
