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AI & Technology Policy AI & Technology Policy BioPolicy BioPolicy Democracy & Elections Democracy & Elections Environment & Sustainability Environment & Sustainability The Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Autoplay Carousel Previous Next Latest Updates BioPolicy Seed Grant Projects Fall 2025 In alignment with LCSSP's mission of producing scientific insights to support the information needs of policymakers, the BioPolicy Initiative announces the recipients of our first ever science-for-policy seed grants. Recordings of participant talks Diverse participants shared their perspectives on the responsible governance of synthetic biology at our recent workshop, covering topics ranging from industry standards to indigenous rights to species de-extinction. From top: Riley Taitingfong (Native Nations Institute), Ben Novak (Revive & Restore), Joe McAuliffe (IFF) Foreign Affairs The Coming AI Backlash Former LCSSP postdoc Beatrice Magistro and Co-Director Mike Alvarez for Foreign Affairs: "AI adoption is accelerating, and its deleterious effects on employment are no longer a speculative problem...and they will only accelerate in the months to come. Adaptive policies, meanwhile, will take years to yield results. If governments want to protect their economies—and themselves—they must act now." Previous Next Image Lightbox AI & Technology BioPolicy Democracy & Elections Environment & Sustainability Image Lightbox The societal impact of Caltech scientists, memorialized by the U.S. Postal Service. Credit: Sara Kassir Download Full Image The societal impact of Caltech scientists, memorialized by the U.S. Postal Service. Welcome to The Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy (LCSSP) So many members of the Caltech community are motivated by a conviction that science is a powerful tool to improve people's lives. The increase in our collective well-being often occurs through new innovations, but it can also happen when scientific insights enable better societal decision making. For decades, governments around the globe have used scientific knowledge to understand abstract problems, devise appropriate solutions, and evaluate the efficacy of interventions. As the world's challenges become more complex, so too must the depth of engagement from scientific researchers. The LCSSP was founded in 2023 to develop meaningful connections between the science happening at Caltech and today's most pressing policy conversations. The Center's activities include developing cross-sector partnerships, convening multi-stakeholder forums, supporting policy-relevant research, and organizing educational opportunities for students. We particularly focus on projects that build on Caltech's unique research strengths in biology and bioengineering, environmental sustainability, computer science, and elections and democracy. The LCSSP is always looking for new opportunities to partner with other organizations interested in the intersection of science and policy. If you have an idea for a potential collaboration, or would just like to hear more about our work, please reach out. Whether you are coming from government, industry, civil society, or academia, we would love to hear from you. 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(Oct 2024) Learn More Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 Autoplay Carousel Previous Next Events Upcoming Check here for future events! Recent Credit: Caltech/Sara Kassir LCSSP Co-Director Michael Alvarez and Mayor of San Marino & Director of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Gretchen Shepherd Romey at the June 2026 Data Centers and Community Impact: A Workshop for Local Leaders held at Caltech. Credit: Washington University in St. Louis Dept. of Political Science LCSSP Co-Director Michael Alvarez and WashU Professor and LCSSP Research Affiliate Betsy Sinclair (Caltech PhD '07) at the October 2025 Protecting the Election: AI & Governance conference in St. Louis, part of the Caltech Election Integrity Project. Credit: Caltech "Behind the Book" Series Jim Fruchterman (BS '80) discusses his new book on applying technology to solve humanity's most pressing problems with Prof. Alvarez. Credit: Caltech/Robert Paz Students, faculty, and other members of the Caltech community gathered to celebrate the launch of the LCSSP Biopolicy Initiative. Credit: Caltech/David Andrade LCSSP Policy Lead Sara Kassir and Co-Director Frederick Eberhardt at the 2025 Alumni Weekend's "Taste of the Divisions" event. Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Autoplay Carousel Previous Next Caltech Voices on Science & Technology Policy Previous Next Image Lightbox Connect With Us Interested in subscribing to receive LCSSP's latest updates? If you are external to Caltech, fill out this form. If you are on the Caltech network, use these links to subscribe: LCSSP Mailing List, LCSSP BioPolicy Initiative, and LCSSP Democracy Mailing List. For help or questions, please reach out to [emailprotected]! California Institute of Technology 1200 East California Boulevard Pasadena, California 91125 Digital Accessibility | Privacy Notice | Site Content Copyright © 2026 | Log In