Would you like to connect or reconnect with ESAL's executive director? Sign up for a time during her open office hours. She would like to get to you know, hear about your local initiatives, and share about ways ESAL can support you.
There are many different actions scientists and engineers can take to make an impact in their communities.
Would you like to connect or reconnect with ESAL's executive director? Sign up for a time during her open office hours. She would like to get to you know, hear about your local initiatives, and share about ways ESAL can support you.
As local governments tackle issues such as climate resilience and technology for community safety, scientists and engineers, particularly those with science communication experience, can meaningfully contribute to the policymaking process. However, the pathways to make an impact are often opaque and difficult to navigate. This workshop will use real case studies, step-by-step guides, and hands-on […]
Local governments need leaders with STEM training as they increasingly face challenges from new tools like artificial intelligence and try to address issues such as climate resilience and election security. There are high-impact opportunities for STEM professionals to engage their local communities through opportunities like serving on a local board and commission. This workshop will […]
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.
Join ESAL Local Engagement Volunteer and Civic Scientist, Cynthia Prieto-Diaz, for MLK, Jr. Day of Service to clean up the Riverbank, CA environment! Participants should review and sign the waiver of liability and express risk assumption before joining the event.
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.
ESAL sits with Adam Seth Levine ,Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and president and co-founder of research4impact, a nonprofit organization that connects researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
Former Rutgers University faculty Judith Weis tells us more about her experiences in local, state, and federal evidence-based policymaking related to pollution.
From raging wildfires, to flooding, to deadly heat waves and more, climate change is wreaking havoc on communities around the world. While climate change is inherently a global threat, the adverse impacts of climate change are manifested largely at the local level and vary from community to community, making local action critical for effective climate […]