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Register to Attend Science Day 2026

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.

Read the Science Day 2025 Recap
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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
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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 Session 
  • 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.

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Breakout session at Science Day 2025
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Networking mixer at Science Day 2025
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Networking mixer at Science Day 2025
Networking mixer at Science Day 2025
Networking mixer at Science Day 2025
Networking mixer at Science Day 2025

News & Press Releases

Oct 9, 2025

Scientists and Policy Experts Cut Across Sectors Toward Successful Partnerships at Science Day 2025
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Aug 5, 2025

[Closed] Science Advisor to the California Secretary for Natural Resources
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Oct 31, 2024

California Scientists and Policy Leaders Unite to Explore AI and Collaboration at Science Day 2024
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Oct 11, 2024

Register: Science Day 2024 with the California Natural Resources Agency
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Feb 24, 2023

WATCH: CCST Science Day Symposium at the California Natural Resources Agency
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