The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature — making California’s policies stronger with science and technology since 1988. Through Expert Briefings, peer-reviewed studies, and more, we engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers — ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation. The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program places PhD-level scientists, engineers, and social scientists in the California State Legislature, State Agencies, and Offices of the Governor for a year of public policy, leadership training, and public service.

Sustaining Partnerships for a More Resilient California
1:14:28
Sustaining Partnerships for a More Resilient California
Charting California's Future in AI Governance
1:19:59
Charting California's Future in AI Governance
Preparing California's Energy Grid for Load Sources at Scale
57:53
Preparing California's Energy Grid for Load Sources at Scale
Housing Costs, Insurance Rates, and Rebuilding After Disasters
1:14:12
Housing Costs, Insurance Rates, and Rebuilding After Disasters
AI Tools for Addressing Conservation and Biodiversity
59:19
AI Tools for Addressing Conservation and Biodiversity
Climate Change and Human Mobility
59:07
Climate Change and Human Mobility
Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Research and California Policy
1:00:15
Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Research and California Policy
Defending and Advancing Californias Leadership in Climate Action in the New Era
1:28:35
Defending and Advancing Californias Leadership in Climate Action in the New Era
Towards More Usable Science in Support of Data-Driven Decision Making
59:49
Towards More Usable Science in Support of Data-Driven Decision Making
Everything to Know About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
1:00:42
Everything to Know About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
The Role of AI in Addressing our Natural Resources Challenges
59:27
The Role of AI in Addressing our Natural Resources Challenges
Lessons Learned from Successful State Scientist Partnerships
1:28:03
Lessons Learned from Successful State Scientist Partnerships
Pathways for a More Smoke-Resilient California
1:00:03
Pathways for a More Smoke-Resilient California
Science in Public Service Award 2024: Anthony Portantino
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Science in Public Service Award 2024: Anthony Portantino
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient California
1:20:40
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient California
All About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
1:09:08
All About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Brine
1:03:26
Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Brine
Building a Domestic Lithium Supply Chain
59:03
Building a Domestic Lithium Supply Chain
The Human Health Benefits of Improving Forest Health in California
1:01:48
The Human Health Benefits of Improving Forest Health in California
Growing a Sustainable Future: Agrivoltaics in California's Water-Energy-Food Nexus
59:11
Growing a Sustainable Future: Agrivoltaics in California's Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Training Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Workforce
1:02:12
Training Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Workforce
Meeting California's Climate Goals While Building Resilience
59:02
Meeting California's Climate Goals While Building Resilience
Successful Science-Based Partnerships
1:13:34
Successful Science-Based Partnerships
Innovations in Desalination
58:01
Innovations in Desalination
Navigating the CCST Application and Interview Process
58:19
Navigating the CCST Application and Interview Process
Life as a CCST S&T Policy Fellow (What's It Like?)
57:27
Life as a CCST S&T Policy Fellow (What's It Like?)
Why Choose the CCST S&T Policy Fellowship?
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Why Choose the CCST S&T Policy Fellowship?
Cultivating Data Security Practices in Precision Agriculture
57:25
Cultivating Data Security Practices in Precision Agriculture
Decarbonizing Transportation with Hydrogen
1:03:29
Decarbonizing Transportation with Hydrogen
Decarbonizing with Hydrogen: Challenges and Opportunities
1:01:34
Decarbonizing with Hydrogen: Challenges and Opportunities