At a time when the scientific consensus on critical issues such as vaccinations and climate change is being called into question, a comprehensive new handbook will examine the current state of the science of science communication.
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Policy Center Hosts American Academy Discussion on Public Face of Research
The public's view of scientific research was the focus of an American Academy of Arts & Sciences round table discussion hosted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center in October.
CBS News Correspondent Nancy Cordes to Deliver 2015 Annenberg Lecture
CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes will present the 2015 Annenberg Lecture, "Chasing the 'Scooby' Van and Tracking Trump to the Border: Covering the Wild Ride That is the 2016 Presidential Campaign."
Is There a Constitutional Right to Own a Home or a Pet?
One American in three says that the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to own your own home, while 1 in 10 thinks that it guarantees the right to own a pet, according to an APPC national survey released for Constitution Day.
Constitution Day: New Citizens Take Oath, Students to Recite Preamble
Thousands of immigrants from across the globe will be sworn in as American citizens, while students nationwide will take part in the “Preamble Challenge” to celebrate Constitution Day (Sept. 17).
CNN’s “State of the Union” and FactCheck.org Partner on Coverage
CNN's "State of the Union" and FactCheck.org, the nonpartisan fact-checking site, have announced a new partnership to create a weekly online video series looking at claims made in the 2016 presidential campaign. "State of the Union" anchor Jake Tapper will host the series.
Annenberg Classroom Offers MOOC and New Constitution Day Videos
In time for Constitution Day, Annenberg Classroom has released three videos dealing with constitutional protections and the rule of law, including habeas corpus in the Guantanamo Bay detention cases. Also back this fall is a popular online course about the Constitution from scholar Kermit Roosevelt.
Which PSAs Make Parents More Likely to Cut Kids’ Soda Intake?
Getting children to cut back on sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks has been the goal of anti-obesity public service advertisements. A new study evaluates the effectiveness of persuasive techniques -- humor, fear and nurturance -- used in those PSAs.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson Speaks on the ‘Attack on Fact in Politics’
In two addresses to groups with the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference, Kathleen Hall Jamieson spoke about the attack on fact in politics, and challenges facing the scientific community and the implications for state legislative policy.
Rod Hart Joins Annenberg Public Policy Center as Visiting Scholar
Rod Hart, former dean of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin, has joined APPC as a visiting scholar for the fall term. He is working on a book about civic hope, as expressed by ordinary citizens in a dozen U.S. cities over nearly 70 years.