New survey research shows that Black Americans' knowledge about the COVID vaccine increased over time, and this increase was associated with their receipt of the vaccine.
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AI in Research Recommendations Released by Experts Convened by NAS-APPC-Sunnylands
New PNAS editorial authored by a group of interdisciplinary experts is a byproduct of a retreat convened by APPC, NAS, & the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands.
APPC Hosts Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Conference at Penn
APPC hosted the annual SEJ conference April 3-7, focusing on Democracy, Disinformation, Activism… What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”
Experiencing Extreme Weather Predicts Support for Policies to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Most Americans report having experienced the effects of extreme weather, according to a new survey that finds support for policies to lessen the effects of climate change.
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.
Special Issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research Highlights Influence of Social Media on Young People’s Tobacco Use
A special issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research co-edited by APPC research director Dan Romer showcases research on the use of social media to promote tobacco products to young people.
‘Politicians in Robes’: How a Sharp Right Turn Imperiled Trust in the Supreme Court
Trust in the Supreme Court is now split on partisan lines following the court's shift to the right capped by the 2022 Dobbs decision.
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.
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.
4th and 5th Grade Students Debate the First Amendment: Which Freedom Is Most Important?
This year's Citizenship Challenge essay competition asked Pennsylvania 4th and 5th graders: Which freedom of the First Amendment is the most important?