The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature in 1988. Its goal is to connect leading experts in science and technology with state policymakers. As a trusted advisor, CCST strengthens and informs California policy with scientific knowledge and innovation across technology, physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences. This helps improve the lives of Californians, ensures the state remains a leader in technology and innovation, and guides global progress towards a healthy economy, society, and environment.
CCST provides independent science advising to help policymakers craft policies that benefit all Californians, including those who are underserved and underrepresented. We synthesize and communicate policy-relevant science through expert briefings, workshops, peer reviewed reports, and our other science services. Our Science Fellows program selects scientists and engineers for a year of leadership training and government service in the California Capitol, supporting informed decision-making in a rapidly changing world.