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.
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.
ESAL is hosting a virtual event on Thursday October 2, 2025 where panelists representing different perspectives on community engagement for STEM will explore the opportunities that might arise in this difficult moment of funding cuts, job loss, and political pressures.
Join us in celebrating California Coastal Cleanup and National Cleanup Day (with Mo'Beautiful)
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.
Join us for the ESAL Community Action Hour — a dedicated space to focus on your local engagement goals. Don’t miss it — this event is open to all members of the ESAL Community. Let’s take action together! Join the community at onlinecommunity.esal.us.
Join ESAL's board member, Lina Zhu, at the Association of Science & Technology Centers' 2025 Annual Conference. Lina is joining a lightning session, “Expanded Role of Science Centers in Their Communities” and speaking about "Integrating STEM Communities and Local Civic Engagement."
