On June 10th, ESAL hosted a virtual event titled “Beyond the Beltway: Navigating the state/local government job hunt.” Read more for guidance on finding jobs within the world of public service from four expert career advisors.
There are many different actions scientists and engineers can take to make an impact in their communities.
On June 10th, ESAL hosted a virtual event titled “Beyond the Beltway: Navigating the state/local government job hunt.” Read more for guidance on finding jobs within the world of public service from four expert career advisors.
A coalition of non-partisan organizations hosted a Legislative Day in Atlanta, Georgia at the State Capitol that attracted over 500 Georgians. ESAL's Taylor Spicer attended and reported about the experience and the value of attending Legislative Days in your state.
Join the first installment of 2025 AAAS STPF Alumni-only Webinar Series: Bridges to Action. The panel will explore ways to take action with initiatives both within and beyond AAAS. Come ready to share your thoughts on what’s missing in the ecosystem of science in policy, media, and education. STPF alumni are a powerful resource that continues to change the landscape. You'll […]
As shifting federal priorities lead to widespread job displacement, STEM professionals have new opportunities to apply their expertise in local and state government roles. This webinar connects job seekers with expert career advisors who will share targeted strategies for navigating the public sector job market—from where to search and how to network, to optimizing applications […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ellen Bruno, a cooperative extension economists, uses applied research and outreach for economic and policy issues that impact California’s agriculture and natural resources.
