CCST is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created via the California State Legislature in 1988 to provide objective advice from California'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 convenes a Statewide network of experts across disciplines and institutions. 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://ccst.us/science-fellows-program) — training PhD-level experts as staffers for the State Legislature and Executive Branch. Our CCST S&T Policy 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 and Executive Branch benefit from access to highly skilled, science-savvy staff. California's policies are stronger with science and technology. 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!
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Know a rock star undergrad or grad student? Are you one, and looking for a paid summer job? Apply to work with CHBRP! More info on the program here: https://lnkd.in/g4bfnesu Full flyer with details on the 2025 program here: tinyurl.com/53x9ku2b
An incredible and well-deserved recognition for Newsha Ajami, PhD. Leading by example and demonstrating where a career in science policy can take you. Proud to have had her contributions as a CCST Fellow in our early days, and her continued mentorship and guidance for the program as it's grown since. California is lucky to have her leadership. Congratulations Newsha!
Strategist, Advisor, Board Member, Driving Innovation in Water || Carbon || Energy || Climate, AI/ML
A personal highlight: It was an incredible honor to be recognized at #AGU24 and to receive the #Ambassador Award for my two decades of work bridging science and policy. I have always been driven by a passion for using science to solve real-world problems. This recognition highlights my commitment to interdisciplinary research and to advancing actionable, policy-relevant, and impact-driven science. This would not have been possible without the support of amazing mentors, mentees, and collaborators over the years. Kim Quesnel Seipp, PhD Patricia Whitby, PhD, PE, Soroosh Sorooshian, Amir AghaKouchak, Susan Hubbard, Nandita Basu, Beatrice Gordon, PhD, Andrea Cominola, Marie-Philine Gross, Jose Bolorinos, California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Katharine Moore, PhD, David Sunding, Megan Belongia, Courtney Hammond Wagner, Gemma Smith and many many more people
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Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I would highly encourage to apply for the CCST fellowship. Please message me if you have any questions.
Alumni tell us word of mouth is the #1 way applicants hear about the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Know a #PhD student or #postdoc who’d make an amazing science policy leader? Help shape their future (and strengthen science-informed policies) by sharing this career-changing opportunity: 📌 Forward our flyer to your department 📌 Add it to a job board 📌 Or tag someone you know who’d be a great fit! Who comes to mind when you think of tomorrow’s science policy leaders? #academia #scipol #sciencepolicy #scipoljobs #phdjobs #postdocjobs #careerdevelopment #stemcareers #leadership #futureleaders #phdlife #strongerwithscience
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If you’re defending by late summer and interested in a career in science policy, this is an amazing opportunity!
📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! 🚀 Kickstart your impactful policy career with CCST: • Step into an exciting new career path, opening the door to policy jobs • Go from #PhD to #SciPol with mentorship, training • Plug into a strong, supportive alumni network • Salary, paid-time off, health benefits 🗓 Timeline: • Apply by March 3, 2025 • Need your PhD by Sep. 15, 2025 • Training begins Nov. 1, 2025 in Sacramento Start your application today and receive updates along the way. Learn more, read the FAQ, and apply: https://lnkd.in/g5KkHXhV -- Questions? Reach out to Fellows Program Manager Bethany Hopkins, PhD; Fellowship Director Puneet Bhullar, MPPA; CEO and alum Julianne McCall, PhD; Deputy Director and alum Jason John, PhD; Communications and Content Manager and alum Mikel S. PhD; Science Services Manager and alum John Thompson, PhD; or Science Officer and alum Ope Oyewole, PhD. #SciPol #SciComm #PhD #PhDjobs #Sacramento #CAleg #SciencePolicy #PolicyJobs #PostDoc #PostDocJobs #Science #Engineering National Science Policy Network #ClimateJobs
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Are you a finishing-PhD student looking to get involved in science policy? Look no further! Applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are now open. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have about the program or application process 😊
📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! 🚀 Kickstart your impactful policy career with CCST: • Step into an exciting new career path, opening the door to policy jobs • Go from #PhD to #SciPol with mentorship, training • Plug into a strong, supportive alumni network • Salary, paid-time off, health benefits 🗓 Timeline: • Apply by March 3, 2025 • Need your PhD by Sep. 15, 2025 • Training begins Nov. 1, 2025 in Sacramento Start your application today and receive updates along the way. Learn more, read the FAQ, and apply: https://lnkd.in/g5KkHXhV -- Questions? Reach out to Fellows Program Manager Bethany Hopkins, PhD; Fellowship Director Puneet Bhullar, MPPA; CEO and alum Julianne McCall, PhD; Deputy Director and alum Jason John, PhD; Communications and Content Manager and alum Mikel S. PhD; Science Services Manager and alum John Thompson, PhD; or Science Officer and alum Ope Oyewole, PhD. #SciPol #SciComm #PhD #PhDjobs #Sacramento #CAleg #SciencePolicy #PolicyJobs #PostDoc #PostDocJobs #Science #Engineering National Science Policy Network #ClimateJobs
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CA Council on Science and Technology 2025 fellow | Committed to progressing social equity through effective science communication
I have had the best time as a CCST fellow these past two months; I encourage anyone interested in science policy to seriously consider this fellowship! Check out the latest application webinar (https://lnkd.in/gH3T_H74) and stay tuned for this year’s session in January!
📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! 🚀 Kickstart your impactful policy career with CCST: • Step into an exciting new career path, opening the door to policy jobs • Go from #PhD to #SciPol with mentorship, training • Plug into a strong, supportive alumni network • Salary, paid-time off, health benefits 🗓 Timeline: • Apply by March 3, 2025 • Need your PhD by Sep. 15, 2025 • Training begins Nov. 1, 2025 in Sacramento Start your application today and receive updates along the way. Learn more, read the FAQ, and apply: https://lnkd.in/g5KkHXhV -- Questions? Reach out to Fellows Program Manager Bethany Hopkins, PhD; Fellowship Director Puneet Bhullar, MPPA; CEO and alum Julianne McCall, PhD; Deputy Director and alum Jason John, PhD; Communications and Content Manager and alum Mikel S. PhD; Science Services Manager and alum John Thompson, PhD; or Science Officer and alum Ope Oyewole, PhD. #SciPol #SciComm #PhD #PhDjobs #Sacramento #CAleg #SciencePolicy #PolicyJobs #PostDoc #PostDocJobs #Science #Engineering National Science Policy Network #ClimateJobs
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For those interested in science policy, I highly encourage you to apply!
📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! 🚀 Kickstart your impactful policy career with CCST: • Step into an exciting new career path, opening the door to policy jobs • Go from #PhD to #SciPol with mentorship, training • Plug into a strong, supportive alumni network • Salary, paid-time off, health benefits 🗓 Timeline: • Apply by March 3, 2025 • Need your PhD by Sep. 15, 2025 • Training begins Nov. 1, 2025 in Sacramento Start your application today and receive updates along the way. Learn more, read the FAQ, and apply: https://lnkd.in/g5KkHXhV -- Questions? Reach out to Fellows Program Manager Bethany Hopkins, PhD; Fellowship Director Puneet Bhullar, MPPA; CEO and alum Julianne McCall, PhD; Deputy Director and alum Jason John, PhD; Communications and Content Manager and alum Mikel S. PhD; Science Services Manager and alum John Thompson, PhD; or Science Officer and alum Ope Oyewole, PhD. #SciPol #SciComm #PhD #PhDjobs #Sacramento #CAleg #SciencePolicy #PolicyJobs #PostDoc #PostDocJobs #Science #Engineering National Science Policy Network #ClimateJobs
Representing California well at the IPCC Scoping Meeting in Malaysia. We’re lucky to have Eric on our team helping to make California’s policies stronger with science too.
🎉 Wrapping up my week at the Scoping Meeting for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (#IPCC) 7th Assessment Report in Kuala Lumpur #Malaysia! We successfully drafted and agreed on outlines for the next IPCC report assessing the #science related to #climatechange. 🔎 It was a privilege to participate in the #IPCC process again and be included as one of more than 230 experts from over 70 countries gathered in Malaysia. More importantly, I represented #California as one of the few subnational entities in the room. #California is a global leader in #climatescience, #climateresearch, and innovations in #climateaction. 🌐 Huge thanks to WG2 Co-Chairs Winston Chow and Bart van den Hurk for their leadership! And shout outs to A/Prof Johanna Nalau, anand patwardhan, Mark Howden, Timmons Roberts, Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio, Kirsi Mäkinen, Robbert Biesbroek, Dr Stacy-ann Robinson, Meg Parsons, Theresa Wong, Ph.D, Anita Wreford, Romchat Wachirarattanakornkul, Elisa Morgera, Patricia Pinho, Adelle Thomas, Zinta Zommers, Rebekka Schnitter, Michai Robertson, Rosanne Martyr, Minal Pathak, and many many others for their heroic efforts all week. ℹ️ #IPCC is the #UnitedNations body for assessing the science related to #climatechange. It was established in 1988 to provide political leaders with periodic scientific assessments concerning #climatechange, its implications and risks, as well as to put forward #adaptation and #mitigation strategies. More information on the IPCC AR7 Scoping meeting held in Kuala Lumpur from 9 to 13 December 2024 can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gwPif_CA ℹ️ Check out our work at the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)!
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This is how work in #healthpolicy started for me! Highly recommend this program. If you're interested in finding out more, send me a message.
Alumni tell us word of mouth is the #1 way applicants hear about the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Know a #PhD student or #postdoc who’d make an amazing science policy leader? Help shape their future (and strengthen science-informed policies) by sharing this career-changing opportunity: 📌 Forward our flyer to your department 📌 Add it to a job board 📌 Or tag someone you know who’d be a great fit! Who comes to mind when you think of tomorrow’s science policy leaders? #academia #scipol #sciencepolicy #scipoljobs #phdjobs #postdocjobs #careerdevelopment #stemcareers #leadership #futureleaders #phdlife #strongerwithscience
Alumni tell us word of mouth is the #1 way applicants hear about the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Know a #PhD student or #postdoc who’d make an amazing science policy leader? Help shape their future (and strengthen science-informed policies) by sharing this career-changing opportunity: 📌 Forward our flyer to your department 📌 Add it to a job board 📌 Or tag someone you know who’d be a great fit! Who comes to mind when you think of tomorrow’s science policy leaders? #academia #scipol #sciencepolicy #scipoljobs #phdjobs #postdocjobs #careerdevelopment #stemcareers #leadership #futureleaders #phdlife #strongerwithscience