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Category: Local STEM

Article - Mar 23, 2026
The Industrial Commons and Engineering Circular Solutions

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.

Article - Nov 16, 2025
Creating an Engagement Hub for Scientists And Community Members Anchored in a Denver Science Museum

ESAL had the opportunity to connect with Kristan Uhlenbrock, Executive Director of the Institute for Science & Policy and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Learn more about her work and how she encourages scientists to engage with policy.

Article - Sep 22, 2025
Bridging Research and Policy: Kate Burns on Embedding Science in Local Government

Kate Burns serves as the director of state and local innovation at the Federation of American Scientists, building on her prior role as Executive Director at MetroLab, where she helped translate research into real-world policy initiatives.

Article - Sep 8, 2025
Science, Sovereignty, and Sustainability: Karletta Chief on Water Security

Karletta Chief, PhD, (Diné) a professor, extension specialist, and director of the Indigenous Resilience Center at the University of Arizona shares about building initiatives and educational experiences that nurture community resilience.

Article - Jan 4, 2025
Adapting to a Changing World: The Critical Role of Climate Migration

Professor of environmental studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, Robert McLeman researches the impacts of climate and other environmental changes on human migration.

Article - Nov 11, 2024
Redefining the Norm: Making Plant-Based Options the Default

ESAL discusses the idea of using choice architecture to create more inclusive, sustainable food options in hospital, corporation and university settings with Katie Cantrell, CEO and co-Founder of Greener by Default.

Article - Apr 8, 2024
Bridging the Gap: How Advancing Science is Reshaping STEM Education in Pennsylvania

Advancing Science is not just an educational initiative; it is a lifeline to struggling schools, providing them with scientific equipment, workshops, and mobile science educator expertise, all at no cost.

Article - Jan 5, 2024
Oregon Environmental Council: Strengthening Environmental Strategies with Volunteer Scientists

Learn more about Jacqui Treiger's work as campaign manager for climate and transportation at OEC to further initiatives that reduce climate pollution, increase community resilience, and build a transportation system that works for everyone.

Article - Nov 7, 2023
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Action

In a recent conversation with ESAL, Kavin Manickaraj, chief data scientist at Greenlink Analytics, reflected on how his concern for the well-being of the local community and effects of climate change informs his science and career path. Learn more about how Kavin wants to bridge the gap between science and political action.

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