APPC hosted the annual SEJ conference April 3-7, focusing on Democracy, Disinformation, Activism… What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”
Science communication
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APPC Celebrates 30 Years of Research and Engagement That Matter
The Annenberg Public Policy Center celebrated its 30th anniversary by honoring the work of its former postdoctoral and FactCheck.org fellows and opening a new Climate Communication division.
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Psychologist and Neuroscientist Emily Falk to Lead APPC’s New Climate Communication Division
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Annenberg Public Policy Center has opened a new area of research, the Climate Communication division, led by Annenberg School for Communication vice dean Emily Falk.
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Confidence in Science Remains High, But Public Questions Adherence to Science’s Norms
Confidence in science remains high but has declined in the past few years, with just 42% saying scientists can overcome their biases.
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Improving Public Understanding of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
In JAMA, 3 Penn scholars advocate for renaming of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and improving public understanding of the vaccine surveillance system.
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In New Study, Researchers Explore How State Laws Affect Vaccination Rates
A new study from Annenberg researchers explores social norms around vaccination and how vaccination rates can be shaped by state laws and policies.
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FactCheck.org Recaps a Dozen of the Year’s False and Misleading Whoppers
FactCheck.org has rounded up a dozen of the year's false and misleading claims, including remarks by President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.