ESAL spoke with Alison Ormsby, PhD, about how her background in environmental science and commitment to meaningful local engagement contributes to her development of a global citizen science projects.

Learn more about the work Kristen Soares does as State Climate Policy Network manager of Climate XChange where she leads a 15,000+ member network of advocates, policymakers, and researchers to advance proven climate policy in all 50 states.

This year, ESAL is exploring the past, present, and future of science in civic life through our American 250 series. We start with a reflection written by our executive director on citizen science and community science and the power of everyday science to shape our lives and protect our communities.

Join a coalition of groups, including ESAL, for the 2026 Athens, Georgia Mayoral Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment on April 27.

This April, we’re launching our first on-demand course: The Local Civic Engagement Toolkit for People in STEM. Hear from two of ESAL's team members who have been central to making this course possible.

ESAL spoke with Bobby Carswell, production, research and development senior director at Material Return, a worker-owned circular textile mill incubated by the Industrial Commons.