Abstract
This case report explores the integration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen, version 2.3) into science education and environmental advocacy initiatives, using Buffalo’s East Side as a focal point. EJScreen offers accessible environmental and demographic data that can illuminate systemic inequities, empowering communities and students to identify and address environmental justice challenges. Our approach employed pairing data with local knowledge to interpret environmental issues effectively. By leveraging tools like EJScreen, science education can empower students to engage with real-world issues, fostering critical thinking and equipping them to drive informed, equitable, and sustainable solutions in their communities.

Keywords: environmental justice, EJScreen, community engagement, education.