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Stories from the Field - May 19, 2025
Enacting New Policies to Clean California’s Air

Ecology and Evolutionary Biologist, La'Shaye Cobley, PhD, reflects on how her upbringing informed her path to science policy and how she considers public engagement in her current work with the California Air Resources Board.

ESAL News - May 9, 2025
CivicSciTV "Questions of the Day" Interview with ESAL's Taylor Spicer

On this episode of "Questions of the Day" on CivicSciTV (recorded on the sidelines of the 2025 Science Talk conference in Raleigh, North Carolina), Fanuel Muindi interviews Taylor Spicer, ESAL's executive director. Spicer provides a behind-the-scenes look at how ESAL fosters civic engagement among STEM professionals at the local level.

Stories from the Field - May 5, 2025
Bridging Science and Public Understanding: A Conversation with Risk Communication Researcher Micki Olson

Senior researcher Micki Olson at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany helps ensure emergency messages are complete and accessible to all by using social science research, improving messaging tools, and building relationships with government agencies.

ESAL News - Apr 22, 2025
Issues in Science & Technology podcast featuring ESAL's executive director

ESAL's executive director, Taylor Spicer, speaks on a science policy podcast with Lisa Margonelli, editor in chief at Issues in Science & Technology, about the importance of local connections and engagement and her path to lead ESAL.

Postcards - Apr 21, 2025
Working with professional societies to affect change

Andrew Hillman is a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society where he engages with the public and advises on policy relating to soil and water conservation.

Stories from the Field - Apr 7, 2025
Tackling the Economics of Water in California

Ellen Bruno, a cooperative extension economists, uses applied research and outreach for economic and policy issues that impact California’s agriculture and natural resources.

ESAL News - Apr 1, 2025
Meet Al Licata, ESAL's new program manager

ESAL is excited to welcome Al Licata as our new program manager. With a background in neuroscience and nonprofit administration, Al brings a deep passion for both STEM and local advocacy. In this Q&A, they share their journey, motivations, and vision for the role.

Op-Ed - Mar 10, 2025
STEM, Local Policy, and Antiracism: Strategies for Lasting Change

Learn more about what engineers can do to make a lasting change to their communities. Courtney Lawton explains the importance of prioritizing social-emotional engagement in making STEM more inclusive.

ESAL News - Mar 5, 2025
Engaging Locally in a Changing Federal Landscape

Changes in federal policies have had significant impacts on many engineers and scientists as well as the broader scientific enterprise. These changes have implications not just for federal agencies and programs but also for the ways in which science informs decision-making at all levels of government.

Local Policy News -Other - Feb 28, 2025
National League of Cities Releases 2024 State of the Cities Report

The National League of Cities, a non-profit organization which aims to be a voice for local policy leaders, has released the 2024 edition of the State of the Cities report. This annual report draws on mayoral addresses, surveys from city mayors, and insights from locals to define the top priorities of local leaders to improve the well-being of their constituents. 

Stories from the Field - Feb 1, 2025
Bringing AI Guidance to Local Governments

ESAL spoke with Trevor Odelberg who recently completed his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he also received a certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy from Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

Events - Jan 11, 2025
Event Summary: San Leandro – California Coastal Community Cleanup Day

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, ESAL, in collaboration with Eden Youth and City of San Leandro Public Works hosted a community cleanup initiative,  bringing together volunteers from San Leandro and surrounding cities to make a positive impact on the local environment.

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