California Council on Science and Technology

CCST announced a call for experts to help develop and/or speak in the State Staff Academy’s first AI module, partnering with GO-Biz and targeting executive-branch staff development in Sacramento.

CCST reported the expansion of its AI Science Residency Program by placing an AI Science Advisor at Cal OES, describing the role as advising senior leadership on frontier AI safety and risk assessment.

CCST shared an expert briefing focused on how states support applied research, commercialization, and workforce development as federal research funding changes, held in partnership with Senator Scott Wiener’s office.

CCST published a story about building a partnership for remote-sensing-informed salmon habitat work, connecting science convening to collaboration across hemispheres.

CCST published its Phase II report (part of a multi-part commissioned series) and described funding by California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation; the report’s findings were presented as noting alternatives but no direct 1:1 substitute for methyl bromide and MITC generators.

CCST announced the launch of the AI Science Residency Program and identified inaugural AI Science Advisors placed at Cal OES and CDT to advise on frontier AI safety.

CCST published a recap of its 9th annual Science & Technology Week (March 2–6, 2026), describing convenings and programming for policymakers and experts.

CCST published a message reflecting on governance transition and CCST’s strategy and programming as its new Board Chair (Andrew McIlroy) began tenure.