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California is playing a leading role in creating and implementing effective policy that is informed by science. CCST is a unique, trusted and impartial resource for science and policy partnerships with California decisionmakers. Click below to learn how you can support us.

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Disaster Resilience

CCST provides timely expertise to help policymakers design resilient solutions for wildfires, COVID-19 and other man-made and natural disasters. Give now and help us provide agile scientific and technical advice to address some of the most disruptive forces shaping the lives of Californians today.

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Disaster Resilience Initiative

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Through our Disaster Resilience Initiative, CCST provides timely expertise to help policymakers design resilient solutions for wildfires, COVID-19 and other man-made and natural disasters. Give now and help us provide agile scientific and technical advice to address some of the most disruptive forces shaping the lives of Californians today.

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CCST S&T Policy Fellows

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Every year, CCST places PhD-level scientists in the California Legislative and Executive Branch for one year, to assist decisionmakers in addressing complex scientific matters. Donate now to help us ensure that those in power have assistance in evaluating complex technical matters.

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Fellows Endowment Fund

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Help CCST continue bringing the benefits of science directly into California policymaker offices by making a gift to our endowment. In 2019 CCST received a $5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to launch an endowment campaign to sustain the program, and another $5 million was provided in matching funds by the state.  Responding to increased demand, CCST is expanding the program to help accelerate policymaker access to S&T expertise in California.  Our goal is to have a $30 million endowment fund in place by 2025 to ensure this program’s impact long into the future.

Giving opportunities range from $120K to support one fellow for one year, $100K - $500K to support the fellows training program, and $1M and more to endow the fellowship program.

Please contact Salvador Ramirez, Program Manager of Philanthropy Projects, at [email protected].

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Thank you to Our Philanthropic Partners

Thank you to our multi-year partners gifts of $250,000 and above

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Carol Papay
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Susan Hubbard
Michael Kavanaugh
William McLean
Karl Pister
Stephen Rockwood
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Dan Sperling
Carl Weinberg
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James Zheng

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Mark Elsesser
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CCST S&T Policy Fellows

Science + Policy = Impact

The CCST S&T Policy Fellow Program places PhD-level scientists annually in the California State Legislature and Executive Branch offices for one-year appointments. Fellows work hands-on with policymakers addressing complex scientific and technical issues.

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Bridging the Science/Policy Gap

The CCST Science Fellows program ensures that there are science-savvy staff close to the first steps of policy formation. These scientific minds get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of lawmaking in the State of California while their experience evaluating complex scientific issues and interpreting data provides a timely and valuable resource to policymakers.

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More Than Just Science

By applying the lens of scientific thinking, CCST Science Fellows bring unique rigor to legislative analysis in any area of public policy, not just science. Their inclusive approach and strong team values enable them to become trusted staff, ready to work with each legislative office or committee.

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Lasting Legacy

More than 50 percent of CCST Science Fellows find employment in the Legislature or state agencies, meaning that California retains these bright scientific minds in critical state policy roles — and they remain in Sacramento to serve as ready mentors for each incoming class of CCST Science Fellows.

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National Leadership

Modeled in part after the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Federal policy fellowship, the CCST Science Fellows program itself has become a model for other states who want to establish science policy fellowships in their own legislature.

Innovative Social Impact

Innovative Social Impact

The CCST Science Fellows program offers an innovative approach for making an impact on California's leadership, economy, and environment. By placing scientists in the State Legislature, we can encourage fact-based legislation, leading to well-designed policies that can benefit society for generations - in the Golden State and beyond.

CCST Philanthropy in Action

Apr 15, 2021

Five Distinguished Leaders in Science, Engineering, Policy, and Philanthropy Appointed to CCST Board of Directors
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  SACRAMENTO, Calif.—As part of a major expansion, the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is proud to announce the appointment of five new members to the Board of Directors. Distinguished leaders in science, engineering, policy, and philanthropy, these new members bring a diverse set of experiences and expertise to drive CCST’s initiative on […]
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Jan 28, 2021

CCST Annual Report 2020: Toward a Resilient California
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  Download our 2020 Annual Report (PDF).   Message from the CCST Board Chair   As I look back on a year marked by a global pandemic, powerful social justice movements, turbulent elections, megafires, and a continuing climate crisis, I’m struck by how much CCST adapted – and delivered – in this environment. With the […]
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Jan 26, 2021

Introducing the 2021 class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
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  SACRAMENTO, CA—We are excited to introduce the 2021 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Now celebrating its 12th year, the program places PhD level scientists and engineers in Legislative and Executive Branch offices, training them for careers in public policy while helping to equip California’s decision makers with science-savvy staff. Applications are currently being […]
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