Making California's policies stronger w/ science & technology since 1988. Nonpartisan, nonprofit. Est. via California State Legislature. Training @CCSTFellows.
Sacramento, California
Joined April 2016
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CCST'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 #ScienceFellows
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🌍 Earth Month began in the 1970s as a call to protect the planet we all share—and that call is just as urgent today.
From our diverse landscapes and oceans to the millions of species we coexist with, Earth is the only planet that can support life as we know it. With over 8 billion people and countless ecosystems to sustain, this month invites us to reflect on our impact and explore solutions for a more sustainable future.
🫶🏽Protecting the Earth is protecting humanity.
🌸Protecting the Earth is protecting wildlife.
💚Protecting the Earth is celebrating it.
🌏Looking to take action this Earth Month? Get involved:
✔️ @CalNatResources Speaker Series: California’s Water Future @CA_DWR
🗓 April 8 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m.
🔗 Register here: resources.ca.gov/About-Us/Se…
✔️ California Climate Action Corps Volunteer Events @CalVolunteers
Join events happening across the state all month long: californiavolunteers.ca.gov/…
✔️ Sustainable Living Tips with @CalRecycle
Learn how to reduce food waste and live greener: calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/f…
✔️@CaliforniaEPA Earth Month Hub
Learn about CalEPA and access resources for Earth Month: calepa.ca.gov/calepa-earth-d…
Together, our actions—big or small—can create lasting impact.
#EarthMonth #ClimateAction #SustainableCalifornia
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🚨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: ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows…
#scipol #phd #phdjobs #sciencejobs #stemjobs #sciencepolicy
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Great discussion at @citrisnews’ UC Student & Policy Center with @UCBerkeley and @ucdavis on California AI policy and how independent commissions shape governance. LHC Project Manager Daniel Harris-McCoy joined @CCSTorg CEO Julianne McCall, moderated by David Harris.
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We’re so excited to have Dr. Andrew Jones as our new Science Advisor!
🎉 We're delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Jones as the new Science Advisor to the @CalNatResources Secretary! This marks the start of CCST's new Science Residency Program.
Read more: ccst.us/ccst-launches-new-sc…
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🌊 We’re excited to share OPC's NEW 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, our roadmap through the end of the decade to safeguard our coast and ocean for all Californians! Adopted yesterday, the Strategic Plan reflects what we heard from communities and tribes across the state: a call for healthy oceans, resilient coastal communities, strong science, and a future where people and nature thrive together.
As @CalNatResources Secretary @WadeCrowfoot shared: “OPC’s new Strategic Plan is a bold, science-driven roadmap for safeguarding our coast and ocean at a time when action has never been more urgent.”
The Strategic Plan advances four interconnected goals:
GOAL 1: Build Resilience to Climate Change
GOAL 2: Maximize Community Benefits and Stewardship
GOAL 3: Safeguard Coastal and Marine Biodiversity
GOAL 4: Enable a Sustainable Blue Economy That Protects Ocean Health
Grounded in science and shaped by the voices of partners statewide, this Strategic Plan charts a clear path to protect California’s coast and ocean through 2030.
📘 Read the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: bit.ly/OPC-STRATEGIC-PLAN
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Our team had a great time learning about forest management and ecosystem monitoring at redwood forests along California's north coast! 🌲
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Join @wildfirecommons for an upcoming webinar — happening tomorrow, 10/17 at 12PM PT — to learn more about FireLines, a first-of-its-kind network mapping platform developed by CWI that visualizes the wildfire resilience ecosystem.
Register here: bit.ly/4nUGKTp.
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Science Inspires Stewardship 🌎✨ Our staff is attending Science Day 2025 with @CCSTorg and @CalNatResources! We're looking forward to learning from CA's science community and connecting on how research supports resilient lands and waters. 🔗ccst.us/scienceday/
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Amazing morning kicking off CA #Biodiversity Week at Camp Pollock. Over 125 people came out to learn about the plants 🌱 & animals 🦋that call CA home. There are more than 200 events this week that you can join!
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Fellows met and had an engaging roundtable conversation with @SenMcNerney, who fielded questions about making the transition from science to politics and differences in culture and practices between Congress and the State Legislature. #scipol #caleg #scicomm #leadership
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Wildfire smoke isn’t just a seasonal nuisance - it’s a growing #publichealth crisis.
Check out @CCSTorg 's latest convening report to explore how we can better protect communities as #fireseasons intensify: ccst.us/reports/wildland-fir…
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It was a pleasure this week to recognize two outstanding science fellows I've had the privilege to work closely with this year. Thank you so much Ben Lu, who has managed legislation for me, and Taylor McKie, who has written analyses for the Senate Environmental Quality Committee! @CCSTorg @CASenateDems
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Honored our brilliant @CCSTFellows on the Senate Floor! My office has benefited tremendously from the addition of Dr. Adam Cooper this year, who has worked on issues such as cap & trade, the use of forever chemicals, environmental contaminants, wildfire recovery efforts, & more.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the CNRA team through a special scientific partnership with @CCSTorg. Learn more about this position here.👇
🚨 Now hiring: @CCSTorg is seeking a Science Advisor to the CA Secretary for Natural Resources (@CalNatResources). Help shape climate, wildfire, & biodiversity policy at the highest level. Apply by 8/31.
ccst.us/science-advisor-to-t… #SciencePolicy #NaturalResources #CAjobs #SciComm
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Fascinating discussion. Honored to host. And good timing ahead of @BrookingsInst report today ranking the Bay Area the only "Superstar AI Cluster" in the nation
Now Available: Watch our discussion with the co-leads of the Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models report @StanfordHAI, @CarnegieEndow, @UCBIDS. Hosted at @BayAreaCouncil.
Watch:
youtube.com/watch?v=xW7PfCfF…
#AI #scipol #AIpolicy #genai #caleg #AIfrontier
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The NAS Council has approved the nomination of Neil H. Shubin to be the next president of the National Academy of Sciences. An evolutionary biologist & science communicator, Shubin would succeed Marcia McNutt when her term ends on June 30, 2026. Read more: nasonline.org/news/neil-h-sh…
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Join Jennifer Chayes and working group co-leads to discuss the recently released Joint California Report on Frontier AI Policy - July 15 at 1 pm PT! @CCSTorg ccst.us/charting-californias…
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@CCSTorg will host the co-leads of the Joint Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models – including Carnegie’s President Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar – for the first public discussion of the California report’s findings.
July 15, 1pm PST. Register: ccst.us/charting-californias…
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@CCSTorg will host the co-leads of the Joint Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models – including Carnegie’s President Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar – for the first public discussion of the California report’s findings.
July 15, 1pm PST. Register: ccst.us/charting-californias…