GSJ: Georgia Votes: Current System vs. Ranked Choice
An overview of the current Georgia voting process and Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Videos from a Georgia Science Junction. And handouts to learn more.
Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference 2024
Our third annual conference was a huge success! Issues and solutions were discussed that can make an impact right now on the human health and environment in Georgia. Read the summary and explore the videos.
Jumpin out of January
And we are off! 2024 started with a bang at Science for Georgia. 8 Interns3 Community Ambassadors1 S. DeKalb Community Environmental Justice Forum1 Georgia Science Junction on Advocacy1 Climate Survival Training on Welding Expect great things out of our interns…
Environmental Justice Burden Indicators in Georgia
Working with our partners, Science for Georgia has developed an Environmental Justice Burden Index. We created a “story map” that shows how this data works together to create a Georgia EJ Burden Index.
Quick Guide to the Government
Okay, let’s take a step back. If we want to advocate for change, we are going to need a refresher on the systems within which change happens . The government in the United States operates on multiple levels, from federal to…
Jazz Hands: Zoo Edition 2024
TL;DR - click here for tickets! Science can be seriously funny! We have the evidence to prove it** **not really Every year we train a cohort of scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, physicians (anyone STEM-adjacent) in the art of stand-up comedy…
Public Health in Georgia
“Our Health is Our Wealth” Public Health focuses on preventing disease, promoting healthy behaviors, and protecting communities before illness occurs. By addressing factors like ensuring clean air and water, expanding access to healthcare, vaccinations, and health education, public health reduces…
Environmental Justice: An Economic Argument
by Grace Landram Environmental injustice negatively impacts the health of a community and its economic prospects, furthering the cycle of poverty. Climate action funding in the United States is at an all-time high, and two-thirds of Americans believe the government…
It’s 2024! YAY
Happy New Year! I am super-excited to ring in 2024 and look forward to all the amazing things we have planned this year. If you are ready to get started - we have three upcoming events you can participate in…
2023 Year in Review
As we near the end of the year - it is amazing to look back and reflect on all the amazing things we have done this year. And we want to thank the most important person in this whole effort…