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."
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.
ESAL spoke with director of the Environmental Innovations Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania Katie Baillie. Learn about her journey, approach to sustainability, and her advice for students and STEM professionals interested in making a difference.
On Wednesday June 11, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (AAAS EPI Center) co-hosted a webinar entitled “Datacenter Impacts on Municipal Energy, Water, and Air Systems”. ESAL founder Arti Garg moderated a discussion with Shaolei Ren, associate professor at the University of California, Riverside.
ESAL spoke to Dr. Darshana Patel, a member of the California State Assembly and previously elected member of the Poway Unified Board of Education. Learn more about Dr. Patel's experience transitioning from a career in scientific research to local government.
On June 10th, ESAL hosted a virtual event titled “Beyond the Beltway: Navigating the state/local government job hunt.” Read more for guidance on finding jobs within the world of public service from four expert career advisors.
