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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)

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Making California's policies stronger with science and technology. Training CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Nonpartisan, nonprofit. Established via California State Legislature. #AI #Energy #Wildfire

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 6h ago

CCST is #hiring and growing! We have six open positions across all career levels, from early career to senior leadership. All applications received by August 24, 2026 will be prioritized for review. Learn more and apply → ccst.us/careers/

Careers - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

CCST is a nonpartisan nonprofit created via the California Legislature in 1988 to provide objective advice from California’s leading scientists and research institutions on policy issues involving sci...

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 3mo ago

Phase 1 of CCST's Legislative Staff Academy on AI wrapped in March. CA's AI policies shape the world. Legislative staff deserve direct access to the experts building these systems. Phase 2 launches fall 2026. 🔗Learn more: ccst.us/at-ccst-acad...

At CCST Academy, California Legislative Staff Navigate AI Fundamentals with the Experts Building It - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

Launched in October 2025, the AI Academy is a structured educational program for California's legislative staff, built to close the gap between technical reality and legislative action.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 3mo ago

CA's national labs have made some of the biggest breakthroughs of our time: fusion energy, quantum computing, climate data, and the Artemis mission. CCST's 2025 Impact Report shows how that expertise connects to CA policymakers and communities. 🔗 bit.ly/4bidemR #SciencePolicy #CCST #FederalLabs

California's Federal Labs and Research Centers: 2025 Impact Report - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

With this report, we invite you to learn how California's federal labs and research centers make California stronger with science and technology.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 3mo ago

Warm congratulations to Kathy Yelick on her appointment as Director of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov! In the words of CCST CEO Julianne McCall, "The UC Regents couldn't have selected a better leader to step into that significant role."

Berkeley Lab@berkeleylab.lbl.gov · 3mo ago

“At a time when advances in AI and data science are transforming how science is done, LBNL is uniquely positioned to lead. I look forward to working with the lab’s extraordinary community to deliver those solutions.” – Kathy Yelick @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 4mo ago

⭐ Thank you to Peter Cowhey for nearly 20 years of dedicated service on the CCST board including eight years serving as Board Chair. Reflecting on his time with CCST, Cowhey describes an organization that has grown as a trusted resource for policymakers across California. 🔗 ccst.us/reflections-...

Reflections on Leadership: Former Board Chair Dr. Peter Cowhey on Two Decades with CCST - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

After nearly 20 years of service with CCST, Dr. Peter Cowhey leaves behind an organization that has grown in reach, credibility, and impact.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 4mo ago

🚀One small step. Today, the Artemis II moon mission launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the first time humans will see the Moon up close with their own eyes in over 50 years. Learn more about incredible work done by NASA Ames and their partners: www.siliconvalley.com/2026/03/31/n...

Artemis II moon mission starts in Mountain View — before it ever leaves Earth

Bay Area scientists at NASA’s Ames Research Center are playing a key role in ensuring the success of Artemis II, the agency’s first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 4mo ago

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! CCST is grateful and proud of its past and present female leadership. This month, we highlight a conversation with former CCST Director Dr. Susan Hackwood. Read the full interview here: ccst.us/womens-histo...

Women’s History Month: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Hackwood - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

Susan Hackwood is former Executive Director of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) and Professor Emerita of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Riv...

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 5mo ago

Our biggest week of the year has come to a close! CCST’s 9th annual S&T Week brought together leaders in policy, science and technology, philanthropy, our partner network, and the Capitol community to discuss some of California's greatest challenges. View the photos: ccst.us/ccst-science...

Recap: CCST Science & Technology Week 2026 - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

CCST’s 9th annual Science & Technology Week brought together policy leaders, science and technology experts, CCST champions, and our incredible network of partner institutions to discuss some of the s...

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 5mo ago

As we wrap up CCST’s 9th Science & Technology Week at the Capitol, new Board Chair Dr. Andy McIlroy shares a message on California’s future as a global leader in science & technology—and the importance of evidence-based policy. 🔗https://ccst.us/a-message-from-ccsts-new-board-chair-dr-andy-mcilroy/

A Message from CCST’s New Board Chair, Dr. Andy McIlroy - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

As we conclude our 9th annual CCST Science & Technology Week at the Capitol, during which policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and members of the public alike discussed how scientific evidence...

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 5mo ago

🎉We are proud to welcome Bruce B. Darling, Harvey Fineberg, Glenn Fox, William Jeffery, and Bill Tong to the CCST Board of Directors! Read the full announcement: ccst.us/five-disting... #board #engineering #technology #experts #publichealth #nationalresearch #policy #philanthropy #highered

Five Distinguished Leaders in Science and Technology, Policy, Research, and Philanthropy Appointed to CCST Board of Directors - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Darling, Dr. Harvey Fineberg, Dr. Glenn A. Fox, Dr. William Jeffrey, and Dr...

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 5mo ago

⭐ You’re invited to our #Science and #Technology week “Blue Sky Panel-Quantum Innovation in CA: The State of the Sector”! Thursday, March 5th, 12pm-1:20pm at the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall. ⭐ Register today: ccst.us/stweek/regis... #Quantum #Computing #Innovation

Register: Science & Technology Week - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

Register for CCST's annual Science & Technology Week to help us celebrate the role of science in guiding California's economy, society, and environment.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)@ccst.us · 5mo ago

🚨Deadline Extended! We’re still #hiring up to 15 positions for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! You now have until March 10. Start (or finish) your application today: ccst.us/ccst-science... #scipol #phd #phdjobs #sciencejobs #stemjobs #sciencepolicy

CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program annually recruits and trains a cohort of PhD scientists and engineers to spend a year working in Sacramento, directly serving decision makers withi...

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Pam Kan-Rice@ucanrpam.bsky.social · 6mo ago

After a wildfire, what are the challenges for rebuilding? On Feb. 23, join @ucanr.edu wildfire expert Yana Valachovik, who has studied the aftermath of the Palisades and Altadena fires, to discuss rebuilding and structure loss. Free webinar. Register at surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?s...

UC ANR Fire Network@ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Please join the Fire Network for our upcoming webinar on Rebuilding and Structure Loss on February 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 PM PST. This will be the fourth and final in our current webinar series, After the Fire: Understanding Challenges to Post-Fire Recovery in California.

Flyer advertising a webinar on Post-Fire Rebuilding and Structure Loss. This event is being put on by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Fire Network on February 23rd, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM PST.