Education & Awareness
School campaigns and workshops that bring materials science to young minds and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Est. Roots N' Resources
Roots n' Resources
ScienceSustainabilityJustice
Our Purpose
Exploring how materials shape our world — and our future.
We explore how materials have shaped human civilization and drive sustainable change through the intersection of materials science, anthropology, and environmental justice.
Materials Science
Sustainability
Education
Community Action
Field Notes
In Action
The Mission
Our Mission
Roots N' Resources was founded on a simple truth: the materials we choose shape the world we live in. From classrooms to communities, we work to make materials science approachable, equitable, and impactful — empowering young people to see themselves as scientists, advocates, and changemakers.
Through workshops, school partnerships, and environmental justice advocacy, we bridge research and real life. Together we're growing a generation that understands not only how the world is built, but how it can be rebuilt — more sustainably, and more justly.
What We Do
Our Impact Areas
Community Action
Environmental justice advocacy that empowers communities to use science as a tool for equitable, lasting change.
Research & Innovation
Exploring sustainable materials and engineering solutions that can reshape how we build, consume, and protect our planet.
In Progress
Our Work
Building a sustainable future, one project at a time.
Research Initiatives
Investigating how materials science can drive climate solutions and sustainable innovation.
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School Partnerships
Collaborating with educators to bring materials science curriculum into K-12 classrooms.
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Educational Resources
Creating videos, guides, and workshops that make materials science accessible to all.
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Community Programs
Organizing campaigns and events that promote environmental justice and green alternatives.
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The Journal
Latest From Our Blog
Why Every Student Should Learn About Materials Science
Most people grow up hearing about biology, chemistry, and physics, but rarely does anyone mention the field that sits right between them and powers some of the most…
Phoebe LeeJanuary 15, 2024
Using Science to Speak Up for Environmental Justice
Environmental justice begins with a simple truth: not everyone is affected equally by pollution or climate change. Science plays a powerful role in revealing…
Phoebe LeeFebruary 5, 2024
Rethinking the Materials We Live With Every Day
From the cup in your hand to the walls around you, materials quietly shape daily life. Rethinking them is one of the most powerful levers we have…
Phoebe LeeMarch 2, 2024