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California Council on Science and Technology - CCST

A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature. California's policies are stronger with science.

California has one of the largest economies in the world, and so many of the critical issues facing our state today — water, energy, and public health, just to name a few — requires a deep understanding of science. CCST is a nonpartisan, impartial, not-for-profit organization established via California State Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR 162) in 1988 to provide objective advice from Californ

ia's best scientists and research institutions on policy issues involving science. We are modeled after the National Academies — the official scholarly body serving the United States of America — to provide the State of California with a parallel network of institutional and individual advisors. CCST is uniquely qualified as an organization created via the Legislature to convene a Statewide network of experts across disciplines and institutions. Guided by our CCST Council, we respond to the Governor, the Legislature, and other entities on public policy issues related to science and technology — developing commissioned reports and securing peer-reviewed, evidence-based analyses to help address these questions. And as part of our mission to ensure California's continued policy leadership, we also offer the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (http://fellows.ccst.us) — training PhD-level experts as staffers for the State Legislature. Our CCST Science Fellows experience a year of public service and leadership training and the chance to explore a career in California’s policy arena. At the same time, the State Legislature benefits from access to highly skilled, science-savvy staff to advise them on proposed legislation. Whether you’re a prospective Fellowship applicant, an interested funder, a staff member, legislator, or an advocate — if our mission and programs have sparked new ideas and new possibilities in your own vision and mission, we would love to hear from you!

07/08/2026

The Call for Proposals for the inaugural Resilient California Summit closes soon!

Deadline: Friday, July 17 at 11:59 PM PDT.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape a dynamic and inclusive program that reflects the priorities and experiences of California’s diverse communities.

• Call for Sessions: Dozens of breakout sessions of varying formats scheduled across the Summit’s three-day program
• Call for Posters: Visual presentations that highlight research, programs, projects, and partnerships through a printed display at the Summit
• Call for Art: Visual and interactive art interspersed throughout the Summit

Downloadable application templates with additional guidelines can be found on the submission form. Visit resilientcaliforniasummit.org/proposals to apply.

If you’re organizing a related event outside of Summit programming that complements the Summit’s objectives, you may submit a proposal for inclusion on the Related Events page through Friday, October 9.

The will be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento from Oct. 20–22, 2026. The Summit will convene people from across the state to make progress on the policies, partnerships, and practices needed to build resilience as climate change accelerates. Additional information can be found at resilientcaliforniasummit.org, or contact them at [email protected].

05/06/2026

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

“I am honored to serve as director of Berkeley Lab, an institution that has long stood at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.” – Kathy Yelick

📌 UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – Full story via first link in comments below

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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