California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)
- This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re honored to spotlight CCST Board Member Louis Stewart and his leadership at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. As Head of Strategic Initiatives driving innovation at NVIDIA, Louis is working to foster a more diverse and inclusive AI community.
- You can now watch our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship webinar online, featuring a presentation and Q&A session with alumni. 📆There is still time to get your application in by March 2nd! 🔗Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gu... #SciPol #SciComm #PhD #sciencepolicy
- Call for Experts: CCST is seeking institutions and organizations for an AI Innovation Showcase on how AI is currently being applied in different sectors, how it supports the California economy, and what future advancements may look like. Nominate: ccst.us/call-for-exp... #ai #scipol #technology
- Thank you to our Board members Lisa Rossbacher, Vice Chair and Pramod Khargonekar, as they conclude years of dedicated service on the CCST board. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/49Vqj4I
- CCST released the second report in a a multi-part study requested by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to support the state’s transition toward safer and more sustainable pest management practices. ccst.us/ccst-report-...
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- 🎉 We're delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Jones as the new Science Advisor to the @canaturalresources.bsky.social Secretary! This marks the start of CCST's new Science Residency Program. Read more: ccst.us/ccst-launche...
- 📣 Introducing the 2026 class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows! For 17 years now, California brings scientific savvy to policy solutions. Meet the 2026 Fellows and explore their placements: ccst.us/introducing-... #SciPol #PhD #SciComm #CAleg #California
- Join us this Thursday (1/15) for the 4th briefing in our Climate Change and Human Mobility series as we examine how communities and local governments in California are addressing climate-induced displacement. Register here🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #scipol #caleg
- Call for Experts: The California Council on Science and Technology is seeking nominations for experts to guide the organization’s upcoming workstream in quantum technology and innovation. Self nominations welcome! Due: Friday, January 30th Learn More: ccst.us/call-for-exp... #quantum #energy
- Register (1/15): The 4th briefing in our Climate Change and Human Mobility series examines how communities and local governments in California are addressing climate-induced displacement. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @americaadapts.bsky.social @mikemendezphd.bsky.social #scipol #caleg
- Last week, Leg. and CCST staff visited Google , NVIDIA , and AMD headquarters. Staff had the chance to hear from experts working on the cutting edge of AI, advanced computing, and robotics, and even got to see some of the tech in action!
- CCST CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social is honored to be part of the @governor.ca.gov California Innovation Council, which leverages the knowledge of the nation’s top tech policy experts to help California develop and strengthen its tech policy. bit.ly/4agpdB6
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- CCST Director of Science Eric Chu, PhD, is in Paris this week for @ipcc.bsky.social’s First Lead Author Meeting for the 7th Assessment Report, joining ~600 experts🔬 from 100+ countries🌎 to begin drafting one of the world’s most influential climate assessments. 🔗 bit.ly/4ir09cC
- 📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Bridging the gap between science, technology, and policy. Join us in California and kickstart your career. 🔗 ccst.us/ccst-science... #SciPol #SciComm #PhD #postdoc #CAleg #scipoljobs #academicsky
- CCST is excited to launch our new Science Residency Program, starting with CA Natural Resources Agency! Dr. Andrew Jones, a research scientist at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov, has been appointed as the inaugural Science Advisor to Sec. @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social. Learn more at a special discussion 12/4.
- CCST is dedicated to science-informed policymaking in California. Your #GivingTuesday gift today will support our work on urgent issues like AI policy, disaster resilience, extreme fire events, and our state's clean energy transition. 🎁 ccst.us/donate/donat...
- Welcome Henriette Canino, CCST’s new Partnership & Impact Officer! Henriette's deep experience in science policy and strategic partnerships (across gov’t/ research/ international orgs) is key to connecting CA's world-class S&T expertise to state policy. ccst.us/people/staff...
- 🎉 Welcome Bailey MkNelly to the CCST team! Bailey joins as Program Associate, supporting communications across CCST. We’re thrilled to have her on board! 👏 ccst.us/people/staff...
- CCST CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social joined other global science leaders in Berlin to speak at the Falling Walls Science Summit. The Resilient Pharma Round Table explored ways to navigate change & accelerate therapeutic breakthroughs for better patient care. #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit2025
- "QSA will help realize this future by co-designing the algorithms, devices, and engineering innovations that will make quantum solutions possible.” — Carol Burns, Deputy Lab Director for Research at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov and CCST Board Member. newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/11/04/t... #quantum #tech
- 🌟 CCST is #hiring! We’re seeking an Executive Assistant to support our CEO and senior leadership — coordinating meetings, managing complex schedules, and connecting California science & policy. 📍 #Sacramento hybrid 🔗 californiacouncilonscienceandtechnology.applytojob.com/apply/AJl2MA... #scipol
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- 🚀 CCST is hiring! Join our senior leadership team as Managing Director, helping guide operations, governance, and strategy to strengthen California’s science-policy partnerships. 📍 Sacramento hybrid 🗓️ Apply by Oct 31 🔗 ccst.us/managing-dir... #SciencePolicy #CCST
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- "Effective communication involves explaining trade-offs clearly and presenting them as part of a broader, robust risk-management strategy." Essential reading from @compassscicomm.bsky.social on effective risk communication for #wildfire. www.compassscicomm.org/effective-ri... #scipol #scicomm
- Scientists and policy experts came together at #ScienceDay2025 to build partnerships that strengthen California’s resilience. See highlights from our 3rd annual event with @canaturalresources.bsky.social & Sec. @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social ccst.us/scientists-a... #SciencePolicy #ccst-alumni
- Listen to our latest briefing via the @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast. #scipol #scicomm #climatechange
- Just getting started!
- Register: Climate Change and Human Mobility Across Borders Facing extreme #climate events, communities grapple with decisions to stay in place, or relocate to safer areas. 🔗 ccst.us/climate-chan... @americaadapts.bsky.social @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @goldmanschool.bsky.social #scipol #caleg
- Register: Climate Change and Human Mobility Across Borders Facing extreme #climate events, communities grapple with decisions to stay in place, or relocate to safer areas. 🔗 ccst.us/climate-chan... @americaadapts.bsky.social @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @goldmanschool.bsky.social #scipol #caleg
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- We are kicking things off at Science Day 2025 with the California Natural Resources Agency with Secretary Crowfoot. First up? A keynote panel on cross sector #scipol partnerships moderated by CCST CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social #ccstscienceday
- How can we craft resilient solutions by partnering across research and policy spaces? Tune into our Science Day keynote, held with the California Natural Resources Agency @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social. Register (Zoom | 9:30am PT): ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #scipol #scicomm #caleg
- How can we craft resilient solutions by partnering across research and policy spaces? Tune into our Science Day keynote, held with the California Natural Resources Agency @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social. Register (Zoom | 9:30am PT): ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #scipol #scicomm #caleg
- Register: Climate Change and Human Mobility Across Borders Facing extreme #climate events, communities grapple with decisions to stay in place, or relocate to safer areas. 🔗 ccst.us/climate-chan... @americaadapts.bsky.social @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @goldmanschool.bsky.social #scipol #caleg
- Call for Peer Review: Pre-Plant Fumigant Use in California and Alternatives to #Fumigation Phase 2 report on pre-plant soil fumigation focuses on pre-plant soil fumigants methyl bromide and the methyl isothiocyanate generators (dazomet, metam sodium, and metam potassium). ccst.us/seeking-peer...
- It’s a beautiful day to celebrate biodiversity! CCST is at Camp Pollock in Sacramento for the #CABiodiversityDay kick-off, hosted by Sacramento Valley Conservancy and with opening remarks from Secretary @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social. Come say hi!
- Celebrate #CABiodiversityDay at Camp Pollock 🌿 📅 Sat, Sept 6 | 9AM–12PM 🔍 BioBlitz, booths, service project, & more! Free + family-friendly. RSVP: sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/event/bio-20...
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- 👏 Thank you @benallenca.bsky.social for mentoring Fellows like Dr. Cooper and being a longtime champion for making policies #strongerwithscience!
- CCST CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social joined @calenergy.bsky.social Chair Hochschild & @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social at the CA-Denmark partnership signing ceremony in SF. This groundbreaking collaboration will accelerate climate solutions & clean energy innovation between two global leaders. 🇺🇸🇩🇰
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- NEW: Wildland Fire Smoke and Public Health Convening Proceedings We provide 37 gaps across research, policy, and practice that need to be addressed, as identified by interdisciplinary experts at our January convening. Read online: ccst.us/reports/wild... #wildfire #publichealth #smoke #caleg
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- New research into the Palisades and Eaton fires shows once again the deadly impacts of wildfire smoke — estimating deaths at ~15x higher than the official count. laist.com/news/as-cali... #wildfire #cafire #caleg #wildfiresmoke #eaton #palisades
- 🚀 We’re hiring! Join the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) as our next Program Associate and help strengthen the interface between public policy and cutting-edge science and technology. Learn more and apply. ccst.us/program-asso...
- 🚨 Now hiring: @CCSTorg is seeking a Science Advisor to the CA Secretary for Natural Resources. Help shape climate, wildfire, & biodiversity policy at the highest level. Apply by 8/31. #SciencePolicy #NaturalResources #CAjobs #SciComm ccst.us/science-advi...
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- Call for Experts: Post-Harvest Commodity Fumigants Roundtable Insights from the roundtable will be synthesized and delivered to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation as a standalone product within CCST's Fumigants Alternatives Study. ccst.us/seeking-part... #fumigants
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- 🚀 From energy and health to AI and quantum computing, California and the world benefit from the incredible innovation and economic output being generated at @caltech.edu!
- Call for Experts: Seeking speakers and roundtable panelists for CCST's Legislative Academy on AI, beginning this fall. Discuss core AI concepts to a non-technical audience and bring practical insight into how AI is reshaping education and workforce pipelines. ccst.us/seeking-spea... #ai #scipol
