⭐ 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.
🔗 ccst.us/reflections-...
🚀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: www.siliconvalley.com/2026/03/31/n...
Happy #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: ccst.us/womens-histo...
Our 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: ccst.us/ccst-science...
As 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.
🔗ccst.us/a-message-from-ccsts-new...
🎉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: ccst.us/five-disting...
#board #engineering #technology #experts #publichealth #nationalresearch #policy #philanthropy #highered
Graphic of 2026 Science in Public Policy Award recipients including their headshots, names, and titles.
🌟 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: ccst.us/stweek/regis...
🔗 ccst.us/announcing-t...
⭐ 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: ccst.us/stweek/regis...
#Quantum #Computing #Innovation
Black History Month graphic including Debra Cooper’s name, title, and a quote over a blue background of the Sacramento Capitol and featuring Debra’s headshot on the right side of the graphic.
We'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.
🚨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...
#scipol #phd #phdjobs #sciencejobs #stemjobs #sciencepolicy
Black History Month graphic including Le Ondra Clark Harvey’s name, title, and a quote over a blue background of the Sacramento Capitol and featuring Le Ondra’s headshot on the right side of the graphic.
This #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.
🚀Registration is open! We're getting excited for our CCST Science & Technology Week lineup. Register online: ccst.us/stweek/regis...
#science #technology #policy #S&T
After a wildfire, what are the challenges for rebuilding?
On Feb. 23, join @ucanr.edu wildfire expert Yana Valachovik, who has studied the aftermath of the Palisades and Altadena fires, to discuss rebuilding and structure loss.
Free webinar. Register at surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?s...
Had a great time connecting with folks at #aaasmtg. Thank you @aaas.org!
Group poses for a photo in the expo hall at AAAS.
👋 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 #scicomm
Panelists pose for a photo
Panelist speaks at the podium with a slide.
Panelist speaks at the podium with a slide.
Panelist speaks at the podium with a slide.
“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 #aaasmtg
Panelists pose for a group photo after the event
Panelist speaks at the AAAS podium
Panelist speaks at the AAAS podium with a slide projected
Panelist speaks at the AAAS podium
Climate 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.social
Starting soon! #aaasmtg
Join us in 106A at 10am for our panel on climate change and human mobility. #aaasmtg @americaadapts.bsky.social
A close up view of the schedule
At 11:30am, join us for Paving the Way for a Hydrogen-Powered Future, moderated by our CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social and feat @berkeleylab.lbl.gov’s Adam Weber, Sunita Satyapal, and David Edwards.
#aaasmtg @aaas.org
A view of the schedule.
John Thompson at the AAAS podium.
Good 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.org
Saturday 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 #scicomm
As a former researcher turned #SciComm science writer/editor/plain language expert, I’m excited to make more connections in #SciPolicy at #AAASmtg.
Hi @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 #aaas2026
Julianne and Jessica seated on stage
Echoing Theresa Maldonado’s plenary theme of mentorship: “To have a mentor is to have someone who can see something in you that you can’t see yourself.” @juliannemccall.bsky.social
#aaasmtg #scipol #scicomm
Julianne and moderator Jessica Hubbard on the stage
The conversation is just getting started with @juliannemccall.bsky.social and Jessica Hubbard @aaas.org, previewing Saturday’s #scipol writing workshop.
#aaasmtg
Excited for today's plenary woth @jpflores.rbind.io @mjarnett.bsky.social @isakoditomassi.bsky.social @erinmorrow.bsky.social and Alex Rich!
#AAASmtg
Coming 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 #scicomm
Not sure how widely this point from @aaas.org President Maldonado is understood. The converging top lines are spending on basic research by the US gov’t and below it, industry. They are now equal, results of a trend over the last decade. #aaasmtg
Fabulous #AAASmtg plenary introduction from Dr. Michael Crow, Arizona State University President, reminding us that scientific discovery does not automatically translate. The gap between scientific discovery and public understanding expands. Science requires advocates. Storytelling must disrupt. 🧪
