Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally is launching an on-demand course in April: The Local Civic Engagement Toolkit, designed for engineers and scientists who care about their communities and want clearer, more practical ways to get involved. Join us for this special preview to get an inside look at the course and meet some of the […]
On January 9, 2026, ESAL hosted a panel discussion exploring how programs like Draft One and Truleo work, whether they help police do their jobs or whether they might introduce new challenges into the justice system.
Civic engagement skills for Indiana STEM From Lab to Legislature is a one-hour virtual Civic Engagement 101 workshop for Indiana STEM trainees to learn practical ways to engage with legislators and staff and build confidence communicating science beyond the lab. Fri, Mar 27, 12–1 PM ET. Certificate included.
Learn about the public health efforts board president of the Iowa Public Health Association and clinical associate professor Anjali Deshpande has led in regard to immunizations and health equity.
New support to enhance your local civic engagement The team at Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) has developed a brand new offering, launching publicly this April. We will be hosting our first ever course on local civic engagement, available on-demand. Designed for learners with STEM backgrounds, this comprehensive course provides instruction on civic actions […]
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.
