ESAL spoke with Alison Ormsby, PhD, about how her background in environmental science and commitment to meaningful local engagement contributes to her development of a global citizen science projects.
There are many pathways to making an impact locally: advocating for change, serving your government or your community, or sharing your expertise.
ESAL spoke with Alison Ormsby, PhD, about how her background in environmental science and commitment to meaningful local engagement contributes to her development of a global citizen science projects.
On October 2, 2025, ESAL hosted a virtual panel event titled “Imagining Scientific Futures: Opportunities & Hope in Difficult Times.” ESAL brought together people who think deeply about how science is done and discuss the challenges and opportunities to meet the current moment and renew a relationship between science and society.
Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) is expanding its board with four leaders who exemplify what civic-minded STEM leadership looks like in action. Darin Gray, EdD, Julia Biggins, PhD, Meredith Drosback, PhD, and Nilesh Kalyanaraman, MD, FACP, bring a wide range of experience spanning STEM education, infectious disease and biodefense, science policy and communication, and public health and community leadership.
Learn more about Neuroscience PhD candidate Mariana Rocha's experience at The 22nd Century Conference in Georgia and how it expanded her understanding of civic engagement.
Join us in celebrating California Coastal Cleanup and National Cleanup Day (with Mo'Beautiful)
On Wednesday June 11, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (AAAS EPI Center) co-hosted a webinar entitled “Datacenter Impacts on Municipal Energy, Water, and Air Systems”. ESAL founder Arti Garg moderated a discussion with Shaolei Ren, associate professor at the University of California, Riverside.
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.
