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Postcards - 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.

Other - 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.

Stories from the Field - Sep 21, 2026
From Research to Policy: How Scientists Get Involved in Local Decisions

Discover how scientific expertise can shape public policy, explore common challenges, and learn practical strategies to overcome them.

America at 250 - Sep 16, 2026
How Science has shaped democracy over 250 years

Learn how science has shaped American democracy over 250 years, from the Constitution and policy changes to science-supported community action and environmental justice.

Postcards - Sep 7, 2026
One public comment out of the collective for research funding

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.

America at 250 - Aug 20, 2026
American Science Before the United States: Indigenous Observations and Knowledge

Learn about how Indigenous observations and knowledge offer lessons for resource management and climate action from three indigenous knowledge-holders.

Local STEM - Aug 7, 2026
Community Engagement with the Baltimore Community Weather Network

Learn more about how atmospheric and ocean sciences researcher Darryn Waugh at Johns Hopkins University’s Earth and Planetary Sciences Department in Baltimore, MD works towards making atmospheric data more accessible to underserved communities.

ESAL News - Jul 29, 2026
ESAL and the Ecological Society of America partner to provide civic education resource for ESA members 

Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) is excited to announce a collaboration with the Ecological Society of America (ESA) to offer an interactive learning experience using The Local Civic Engagement Toolkit to the inaugural ESA Civic Society Cohort, a group of ESA members interested in building their local civic engagement skills.  ESAL and ESA have […]

Postcards - Jul 23, 2026
Learning about democracy and public trust from city and county managers

Learn more about ESAL Executive Director Taylor Spicer's experience at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference in Phildelphia, PA in May 2026.

Events - Jul 11, 2026
Athens, Ga., mayoral candidates air views on energy and environment at scientist-led forum

Learn more about what the five candidates for mayor of Athens, Georgia discussed on key environmental issues at a forum held on energy and the environment, co-sponsored by ESAL. 

Stories from the Field - Jun 24, 2026
Strengthening Sustainable Food Systems From the Ground Up

Learn more about Mike Lavender's work across all levels of government to advocate for sustainable agriculture policy and create an equitable farming community.

America at 250 - Jun 9, 2026
AI and Redistricting: The history of House Districts and How Modern Tools May Change Them

In ESAL's latest America at 250 feature, we set out to learn more about the history of House districts and the potential uses of AI for redistricting. ESAL spoke with Kyle Kondik, a managing editor at the University of Virginia Center for Politics to learn about this timely topic.

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