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/3mtzad2kg7s2pJoin CCST and the Office of State Senator Scott Wiener for our upcoming Expert Briefing: “Innovation Federalism: Can States Anchor U.S. Leadership in Emerging Technologies?” 📆 Tuesday, September 1 ⏰ 12pm PT | Zoom 🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_yAcFHXTGOQaBsKUm2Meg#/registration26 Aug 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzad2kg7s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mt2lpgu23c2pFrom mapping salmon habitat in California's floodplains to building a satellite monitoring platform that spans two hemispheres, Fernando Romero Galvan's path as a 2026 CCST S&T Policy Fellow shows that sometimes science and policy can build something neither could alone. https://ccst.us/mapping-salmon-habitat-from-space/14 Aug 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2lpgu23c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3msgxr53pkk2pCCST is #hiring Senior AI Fellows to be placed in two CA state agencies as part of our new AI Science Residency Program. Learn more on our careers page. Apply today: www.tfaforms.com/521795506 Aug 2026 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgxr53pkk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mse3wzxvgk2pCCST 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/ https://ccst.us/careers/05 Aug 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse3wzxvgk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mrqktiezys2mCCST's S&T Policy Fellows just wrapped the annual Career and Professional Development retreat where they practiced interviewing skills, negotiation, zine-making, and outdoor adventures. You can get a lot done in just a few days! #SciencePolicy #ScienceFellows28 Jul 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqktiezys2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mp7ugeryk22eThis #PrideMonth we are proud to celebrate CCST Science Fellow Alum Dharia McGrew, PhD. Dharia's story is a powerful reminder that the skills you build as a CCST fellow are tools you can use to advocate for any community you care about. #Pride #LGBTQIA #SciencePolicy #WomenInSTEM #Representation26 Jun 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7ugeryk22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3moycxxo7ks2eJoin us tomorrow (6/24/26)! [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jun 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3moycxxo7ks2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3moiy7wgp222gJoin CCST & Natural Capital Alliance for an expert briefing on natural capital, climate resilience & public investment in CA. 📅 Wed, June 24 | 12pm PT | Zoom Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NYnmhSjXQzWU5o2s26j0cA #NaturalCapital #ClimateResilience #CCST17 Jun 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiy7wgp222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mmfg6qzkwc2oPhase 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: https://ccst.us/at-ccst-academy-california-legislative-staff-navigate-ai-fundamentals-with-the-experts-building-it/21 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfg6qzkwc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mm7wjakup22oCA'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 https://ccst.us/reports/californias-federal-labs-and-research-centers-2025-impact-report/19 May 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7wjakup22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ccst.us/post/3mlr6bpl67k2m@health.nationalacademies.org is seeking experts to participate in a study on monitoring and modeling to support long-term operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. To be considered, please submit your nomination by May 22, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4wtoh5113 May 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:s3pgdrurvanhgkjsvwcy7mti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr6bpl67k2mhttps://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/3mfadgwiexc2v