Making California's policies stronger with science and technology. Training CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Nonpartisan, nonprofit. Established via California State Legislature. #AI #Energy #Wildfirehttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.ushttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3ml7lkcv6zk25Warm 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." [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7lkcv6zk25https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mk4kmlawas25🌎Happy Earth Day! CCST remains committed to connecting California's policymakers with the world's leading research institutions because science-informed decisions build a more resilient state. 🔗 https://ccst.us/publications-projects/ #EarthDay #ClimateResilience #CaliforniaPolicy #ScienceForPolicy #CleanEnergy22 Apr 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4kmlawas25https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mjihtgdntk2fJoin our team to help inform California AI policy! #AI #scipoljobs #sciencepolicy #AIpolicy [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Apr 2026 22:52 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjihtgdntk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mik4bc5iqs25⭐ 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. 🔗 https://ccst.us/reflections-on-leadership-former-board-chair-dr-peter-cowhey-on-two-decades-with-ccst/02 Apr 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik4bc5iqs25https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mihcuxggqk25🚀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: https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/03/31/nasa-artemis-ii-bay-area-ames-moon-mission/01 Apr 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihcuxggqk25https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mhszznc7ek25Happy #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: https://ccst.us/womens-history-month-a-conversation-with-dr-susan-hackwood/24 Mar 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhszznc7ek25https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mhh2fp3mj225Our 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: https://ccst.us/ccst-science-technology-week-2026/19 Mar 2026 22:28 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhh2fp3mj225https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mggd6kc45s2jAs 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/06 Mar 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggd6kc45s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mg6eflepoc2j🎉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: https://ccst.us/five-distinguished-leaders-in-science-and-technology-policy-research-and-philanthropy-appointed-to-ccst-board-of-directors/ #board #engineering #technology #experts #publichealth #nationalresearch #policy #philanthropy #highered03 Mar 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6eflepoc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mg44gs7hl22j🌟 Announcing the 2026 CCST Leadership Awards for Science in Public Service! We're thrilled to recognize Senator Jerry McNerney, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, and Director of GO-Biz Dee Dee Myers 📆The awards will be presented at tonights reception: https://ccst.us/stweek/register/ 🔗 https://ccst.us/announcing-the-2026-ccst-leadership-awards-for-science-in-public-service/02 Mar 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg44gs7hl22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mfrwgmqcpk2v⭐ 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: https://ccst.us/stweek/register/ #Quantum #Computing #Innovation26 Feb 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrwgmqcpk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mfpuwm4obc2vWe're proud to celebrate CCST Science Fellows Alum Dr. Debra Cooper this #BlackHistoryMonth. In her role as Assistant Secretary for @calhhs.bsky.social, Debra is committed to fostering a diverse agency that serves all Californias.25 Feb 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpuwm4obc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mfknpc7mfk2v🚨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: https://ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows-program/ #scipol #phd #phdjobs #sciencejobs #stemjobs #sciencepolicy23 Feb 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfknpc7mfk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mfauubm26k2vThis #BHM, we’re proud to spotlight CCST Science Fellows Alum Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey. As the CEO of the @cbha.bsky.social and the Executive Director of the California Access Coalition, Le Ondra uses her expertise to advocate for some of California's most vulnerable populations.20 Feb 2026 00:43 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfauubm26k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mfadgwiexc2v🚀Registration is open! We're getting excited for our CCST Science & Technology Week lineup. Register online: https://ccst.us/stweek/register/ #science #technology #policy #S&T19 Feb 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfadgwiexc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3metyx7khqc2d👋 What a great community at #aaasmtg. As we close out the final day, we are feeling extra motivated by the passionate people and exciting ideas for supporting science and science policy shared throughout the sessions. @aaas.org #scipol #scicomm14 Feb 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3metyx7khqc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3metxqh7s6c2v“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this, you haven’t.” Dr. Sunita Satyapal opened our discussion on hydrogen energy with this Thomas Edison quote. From production to application, panelists discussed what it will take to scale hydrogen. @berkeleylab.lbl.gov @aaas.org #aaasmtg14 Feb 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3metxqh7s6c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3metvlxj3ms2cClimate change induced disasters are forcing communities to relocate. Our panel explored solutions: identifying international policy gaps, CA investing in original research, and communicating narratives on climate mobility. #aaasmtg @aaas.org @americaadapts.bsky.social @emoryuniversity.bsky.social14 Feb 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3metvlxj3ms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3metnj2dg5c2jStarting soon! #aaasmtg [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Feb 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3metnj2dg5c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3methqxebp22lJoin us in 106A at 10am for our panel on climate change and human mobility. #aaasmtg @americaadapts.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Feb 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3methqxebp22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3methmhhzr22lGood morning #aaasmtg. We have back to back sessions coming up in 106A. At 10am join us for At the Border: Climate Change and Human Mobility, moderated by our John Thompson and feat @americaadapts.bsky.social, Jola Ajibade, and Elea Becker Lowe. @aaas.org14 Feb 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3methmhhzr22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3merawjhtwk26Saturday is a big day for CCST at @aaas.org’s Annual Meeting. We have 4️⃣ events that we’ll be engaging in. Get the recap from our CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social and add them to your calendar via the #aaasmtg app. #scipol #scicomm13 Feb 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3merawjhtwk26https://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mer3ywuwnk2aHi @aaas.org 👋 Meet our Fellows Program Manager Bethany Hopkins, PhD! She is on site at the State-Level Science & Technology Policy Fellowships booth to answer all your questions about working in #scipol and the many opportunities to make the leap across the country. #scicomm #aaasmtg #aaas202613 Feb 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mer3ywuwnk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3meqzt5avas2dComing up at 10:45am on the Sci-Mic Stage @aaas.org, hear from our CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social on her work and writing for #sciencepolicy. #aaasmtg #scipol #scicomm13 Feb 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqzt5avas2d