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Article - Oct 22, 2026
Securing the Ballot: Juan E. Gilbert on Democracy, Accessibility, and Voting Technology

Learn more about the mechanics of voting technology, universal design, and electoral integrity with Juan E. Gilbert, PhD, Election Lab faculty and human-centered computing researcher at the University of Florida.

Event - Oct 22, 2026
SACNAS NDiSTEM 2026 Panel: New Strategies for a New Era of Science Advocacy

ESAL is heading to the SACNAS NDiSTEM conference in Long Beach, CA this week. Join us and our colleagues on October 31 for a panel discussion about "New Strategies for a New Era of Science Advocacy."

Article - Oct 19, 2026
Common Humanity Collective on Mutual Aid and Fostering Community

Learn more about the work done by Common Humanity Collective (CHC), a decentralized mutual aid organization based in the Bay Area. The CHC initially provided free masks to local community members and have since then expanded their focus to distributing DIY air purifiers, among other mutual aid efforts and collaborations with other local organizations.

Event - Oct 8, 2026
Seattle Civic STEM: October Meetup

Join us for an evening of connection and learning at our event, Engaging with Local Policy: A Seattle Civic STEM Meetup. Co-Hosted by Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally and Out in STEM (oSTEM) Seattle Professional Chapter.

Article - Oct 8, 2026
Insights & Reflections from Organizing My Local Community

Read about University of Washington botany researcher Noah Santos' experience organizing the first Seattle Civic STEM Meetup and how the power of connection and conversation fosters organized community.

Article - Oct 1, 2026
A Family of Support for ESAL Grows ahead of 10-Year Anniversary

Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) met a significant milestone, receiving a $100,000 gift for unrestricted general operating funds. ESAL shares why the Garg family has chosen to give to ESAL now, ahead of our 10-year anniversary as an organization.

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