Placing scientists & engineers in California State Legislature and Executive Branch for a year of public service and gov. leadership training. @CCSTorg program.
Sacramento, CA
Joined November 2015
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From mapping salmon habitat in CA's floodplains to building a satellite monitoring platform that spans two hemispheres, Fernando's path as a 2026 CCST S&T Policy Fellow shows that sometimes science and policy can build something neither could alone.
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CCST's S&T Policy Fellows just wrapped the annual Career and Professional Development retreat where they practiced interviewing skills, negotiation, zine-making, and outdoor adventures. You can get a lot done in just a few days! #SciencePolicy #ScienceFellows
🚨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-fellows…
#scipol #phd #phdjobs #sciencejobs #stemjobs #sciencepolicy
You can now watch our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship webinar online, featuring a presentation and Q&A session with alumni.
📅There is still time to get your application in by March 2nd!
📷Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=i3GuACpA…
#SciPol #SciComm #PhD #sciencepolicy
📣 Introducing the 2026 class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows!
For 17 years now, California continues to bring scientific savvy to policy solutions. Meet the 2026 Fellows and explore their placements:
ccst.us/introducing-the-2026…
#SciPol #PhD #SciComm #CAleg #California
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What does a career path in #SciPol look like? Learn all about @CCSTFellows and the application cycle
🧑🏫 Program overview
💬 Live Q&A with Alumni
🚀 Navigating Application + Interview
🗓️ Jan. 28, 12pm PT
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#phd @SciPolJobs
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📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Bridging the gap between science, technology, and policy. Join us in California and kickstart your career.
🔗ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows…
#SciPol @SciPolJobs #SciComm #PhD #CAleg @SciPolNetwork
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Fellows met and had an engaging roundtable conversation with @SenMcNerney, who fielded questions about making the transition from science to politics and differences in culture and practices between Congress and the State Legislature. #scipol #caleg #scicomm #leadership
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👏 Thank you Senator @BenAllenCA for your mentorship of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows and being such a champion for making California's policies #StrongerWithScience.
Honored our brilliant @CCSTFellows on the Senate Floor! My office has benefited tremendously from the addition of Dr. Adam Cooper this year, who has worked on issues such as cap & trade, the use of forever chemicals, environmental contaminants, wildfire recovery efforts, & more.
🌟Superstars. Our 2025 @CCSTfellows were recognized by the California State Legislature for their year of service, partnership, and impact. Thank you to the Senate and Assembly leaders, colleagues, and supporters who make this program possible. #caleg #scipol #phd #scicomm
Congratulations and well earned for Dr. Matthew Dumlao! Matt's leadership was evident the moment he arrived as a 2016 @CCSTFellows, where he applied his scientific expertise to the Senate Natural Resources Committee. #scipol #leadership
I’m thrilled that Dr. Matthew Dumlao has been appointed as @CAStateLands Commission’s new Executive Officer.
Having worked with him for years, I know his expertise & dedication will be key to protecting California’s lands, waters & communities. ltg.ca.gov/2025/06/17/lt-gov…
15 years of impact. Read the new article in @ISSUESinST to see what we've learned from placing scientists in policy positions. #scipol
Have you checked out the Spring 2025 edition of
@ISSUESinST? A new article about the @CCSTFellows program offers lessons learned to help similar initiatives improve policymaking across the nation. issues.org/ccst-fellows-albe…
#SciencePolicy #SciPol #PublicService #Fellowships #CCST
Our pleasure @CABiotech!
Thank you @CCSTorg & the amazing CCST Policy Fellows for joining our 2025 Life Science Briefing! 💡 Insightful convos on biotech, policy & patient impact. Grateful to our speakers & partners for making it a success! #CCSTFellows
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This news is hot off the press! So excited to present the 2025 #MassMediaFellows! These 17 scientists will spend their summer using their #SciComm skills at news outlets across the country! Learn more about the #MMF50th class here: aaas.org/news/aaas-mass-medi…
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🗓️ Tonight's the night! Good luck to those finishing their applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.
Proudly placing PhD scientists in the California legislature, state agencies, and offices of @CAgovernor.
ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows…
#scipol #scicomm #phd
⏳ A little more time to cross the finish line! The @CCSTFellows application deadline is now March 10. One extra week to finish — or start — your application
ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows…
#scipol #scicomm #phd #phdjobs #sciencepolicy #caleg #postdoc #stemjobs #sciencejobs #california
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It's the final week to apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.
Launch your high impact #scipol career with @CCSTorg.
#scicomm #phd #california #postdoc #phdjobs #sciencepolicy #academictwitter
⏳ A little more time to cross the finish line! The @CCSTFellows application deadline is now March 10. One extra week to finish — or start — your application
ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows…
#scipol #scicomm #phd #phdjobs #sciencepolicy #caleg #postdoc #stemjobs #sciencejobs #california
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⏳ A little more time to cross the finish line! The @CCSTFellows application deadline is now March 10. One extra week to finish — or start — your application
ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows…
#scipol #scicomm #phd #phdjobs #sciencepolicy #caleg #postdoc #stemjobs #sciencejobs #california
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NEW: “Strive not for perfection, but excellence.” In the first 2025 blog, Ayana Henderson and Raisa Rahim share three lessons from training that prepared them for their year with @CaliforniaDTSC and @CDFAnews.
ccst.us/training-reflections…
#scipol #scicomm #phd #caleg #california
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship retweeted
Know a #PhD student or #postdoc who’d make a great science policy leader? Shape their future by sharing our Fellowship. Applications due March 3rd.
#academictwitter #scipol #phdjobs @SciPolJobs #hiring #CAleg
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