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Event - Sep 16, 2025
ESAL Virtual Event - Imagining Scientific Futures: Opportunities & Hope in Difficult Times

ESAL is hosting a virtual event on Thursday October 2, 2025 where panelists representing different perspectives on community engagement for STEM will explore the opportunities that might arise in this difficult moment of funding cuts, job loss, and political pressures.

Event - Sep 9, 2025
California Coastal Cleanup Day - Modesto, CA

Join us in celebrating California Coastal Cleanup and National Cleanup Day (with Mo'Beautiful)

Article - Sep 8, 2025
Science, Sovereignty, and Sustainability: Karletta Chief on Water Security

Karletta Chief, PhD, (Diné) a professor, extension specialist, and director of the Indigenous Resilience Center at the University of Arizona shares about building initiatives and educational experiences that nurture community resilience.

Event - Aug 29, 2025
ESAL Community: September Action Hour

Join us for the ESAL Community Action Hour — a dedicated space to focus on your local engagement goals. Don’t miss it — this event is open to all members of the ESAL Community. Let’s take action together! Join the community at onlinecommunity.esal.us.

Event - Aug 27, 2025
ASTC 2025 Annual Conference - Expanded Role of Science Centers in Their Communities

Join ESAL's board member, Lina Zhu, at the Association of Science & Technology Centers' 2025 Annual Conference. Lina is joining a lightning session, “Expanded Role of Science Centers in Their Communities” and speaking about "Integrating STEM Communities and Local Civic Engagement."

Article - Aug 25, 2025
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness and Response to Provide Equitable Care in Times of Disaster

ESAL spoke with senior policy manager at Public Health Advocates (PHA) Abigail Freshley about her experience navigating the aftermath of COVID-19 through the Emergency Resilience Project and how PHA has used those lessons to enact new policies that promote equitable care for all. 

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