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.
Discover how scientific expertise can shape public policy, explore common challenges, and learn practical strategies to overcome them.
Learn how science has shaped American democracy over 250 years, from the Constitution and policy changes to science-supported community action and environmental justice.
In June 2026, a warehouse storing frozen foods, operated by Lineage Logistics, burned down in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. In the aftermath of this event, residents are experiencing strong odors and presence of pests due to the rotting food that remains on site, concerns about air pollutants and environmental contamination, and […]
Read about postdoctoral researcher Andrew Ramirez's experience making a public comment on federal research funding proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after participating in a Science Policy and Advocacy workshop at Rutgers.
Learn about how Indigenous observations and knowledge offer lessons for resource management and climate action from three indigenous knowledge-holders.
