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Upcoming alum-only webinar on June 26! “Integrating Science in Local Policymaking”, featuring alum Rebecca Aicher (@AAASEPICenter) and Jessica Wu (@ESAL_us), will explore ways to take action with initiatives within and beyond @aaas.  Check your inbox for the registration link!

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Join @ESAL_us for Beyond the Beltway: Navigating the state/local government job hunt. Attendees will learn more about ESAL resources and take part in a guided skills assessment to identify their local government career potential. lite.spr.ly/6000yE16

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Join @ESAL_us on Tuesday, June 10 at 2:30pm ET for a public webinar on navigating the state/local government job hunt. This event is designed to make government careers accessible to newcomers. Read more and register here: esal.us/event/esal-vir…

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Join @ESAL_us for Beyond the Beltway: Navigating the state/local government job hunt. Attendees will learn more about ESAL resources and take part in a guided skills assessment to identify their local government career potential. lite.spr.ly/6000yE16

STEM, Local Policy, and Antiracism: Strategies for Lasting Change Article link: esal.us/category/op-ed/

Conservation X Labs Fire Grand Challenge Advances conservationxlabs.com/news/fire-gran…

ESAL is excited to welcome Al Licata as our new program manager. With a background in neuroscience and nonprofit administration, Al brings a deep passion for both STEM and local advocacy. In this Q&A, they share their journey, motivations, and vision for the role.

Exciting news: @conservationx has named 12 finalists for the #CXLFireChallenge! As a proud partner, we’re thrilled to support these innovators—from robotic wildfire suppression to AI-powered reforestation—as they test solutions across North America. Link: conservationxlabs.com/news/fire-gran…

🌟Reminder!🌟 The applications for our legislative policy fellowship close March 17, 2025. Apply using this link here: lnkd.in/gYDBVrCU Have questions? Feel free to reach out at Robert@mostpolicyinitiative.org  #SciPoli #Missouri #MOLeg #MOGov

New! ESAL’s Website is More #Accessible! 📌 How to Use the Accessibility Plug-in: 🔹 Find the Icon – Look for the purple accessibility symbol 🔹 Open the Menu – Click to access the settings 🔹 Customize – Adjust settings instantly! #InclusiveDesign

Scoping a Policy Problem Join us to learn the basics of the defining a policy problem. This program will teach you how to narrow a broad issue into a specific achievable goal to help you have impact on the issue. Link:aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time

How You Can Protect Democracy 29 concrete actions you can take right now to protect democracy. The stakes are high How we respond to this moment will shape what happens next. Link:protectdemocracy.org/how-to-protect…

Join us to learn how to tell government branches, what you think about their ideas, about broad principles for communicating to policymakers, as well as specific tips for sharing your opinions with Congress, executive branch officials, and even the courts. aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Understanding Community-Centered Volunteerism Wondering what to expect if you attend the Points of Light Conference? Join us for a Volunteering & Social Impact Live Learning Series! Link:pointsoflight.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Date and Time: Mar 11, 2025 10:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science Link:ucsusa.org/about/news/sci…

🚗🌍 How does transportation impact public health? Dr. Shima Hamidi, Bloomberg Asst. Professor at Johns Hopkins, explores the link between mobility, climate change, and well-being. 🔎 Read her full interview: esal.us/designing-for-… #ClimateSmartTransportation #PublicHealth

Today is the day! 🎉 Giving Tuesday is here—a global celebration of generosity and the power of collective action. Join us in amplifying local impact. Together, we can turn innovative ideas into action and create a brighter future for all. Donate today: esal.us/donate/

@SciWithEmily Thank you, Emily! ESAL is incredibly grateful for your support and guidance. Your board service is making us a more effective organization ready for our current growth phase.

Join me in supporting ESAL this Giving Tuesday, Dec 3! We are mostly volunteer-run, working to connect people with these scientific expertise to local decision making. Please consider supporting me and ESAL with a donation at esal.us/donate 🤗🤩

Unlock $1,500 for Your Science Project! Are you a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists’ Network? Amplify your efforts to create meaningful change in the local community! Learn more about eligibility criteria and apply here: lnkd.in/g3PHUvys.

Why support ESAL this Giving Tuesday? At ESAL, we bridge the gap between STEM expertise and local action. We empower STEM professionals to leverage their skills for the public good by offering: Learn more today: esal.us/donate/