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  • EPA staff at a nature center, around a table

    Activating the Building Blocks of Sustainability

    One thing I’ve learned through my work with local communities is that they love celebrating what makes them unique. I love learning what they are most proud of and helping them turn their greatest assets into actions that matter for their community.

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    • By: Chip Gurkin
  • David Cash, peering into an aquarium and staring at a fish

    Fifty Years Later

    I viscerally remember what it felt like to walk through the dark entrance halls, turn a corner and then stop before the spectacular Giant Ocean Tank. I was able to connect these visits, 50 years apart, in my head and heart, in ways I never had before. 

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    • By: David Cash
  • Group of participatory scientists conducting water monitoring.

    Participatory Science: Supporting Inclusive Public Engagement in Science at EPA

    We believe that providing communities equitable access to participate in and lead scientific projects is key to our shared vision of public engagement in science.

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    • By: Maureen Gwinn
  • Dr. Gwinn leads youngsters in a hands-on science experiment at a science festival.

    Why Representation Matters for Girls and Women in STEM

    As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I’m happy to see that things have come a long way since Marie Curie first began her research. I’m also pleased to see that women are being recognized for their contributions in the sciences.

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    • By: Maureen Gwinn