Floridians took Zika virus more seriously than rest of U.S., but most did nothing Floridians took Zika virus more seriously than rest of U.S., but most did nothing A new study shows the differences between Florida and the rest of the United States in response to Zika prevention and awareness can inform future public health communication campaigns.
Promoting cross-campus collaborations in health research Yvonne Paterson of Penn Medicine and Penn Nursing (left) and Nicola Mason of Penn Vet (right) conduct cancer research that has advanced care for both dogs and people. (Photo: Peggy Peterson) Promoting cross-campus collaborations in health research The One Health Communications Group is a collaboration that brings together several schools and centers to develop groundbreaking health research in a cross-disciplinary and innovative environment.
Tipping point for large-scale social change? Just 25 percent Damon Centola is a professor in the Annenberg School for Communication and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and director of the Network Dynamics Group. (Image: Courtesy of Annenberg School for Communication) Tipping point for large-scale social change? Just 25 percent How many people need to take a stand before a behavior is no longer seen as normal? According to research from Annenberg’s Damon Centola, there’s now a quantifiable answer: roughly 25 percent.
Athlete and advocate discusses her work preventing sexual violence Athlete and advocate discusses her work preventing sexual violence Fencer Ashley Marcus, a Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup awardee, talks about her commitment to fighting bullying and sexual violence, and protecting children.
Political leanings dictate feelings about surveillance of low-income populations Joseph Turow, a researcher in the Annenberg School for Communication at Penn. Political leanings dictate feelings about surveillance of low-income populations New research led by Annenberg’s Joseph Turow reveals that political party and orientation matter when it comes to how Americans feel about everyday surveillance of low-income populations.
It’s not just ‘Black Panther:’ film marketing can transcend race iStok It’s not just ‘Black Panther:’ film marketing can transcend race Researchers from the Annenberg School for Communication and Michigan State University found that movies that are mass-marketed transcend racial orientation of the cast or narrative focus.
Fear of losing status, not economic hardship, drove voters in 2016 Fear of losing status, not economic hardship, drove voters in 2016 Research from Annenberg's Diana Mutz challenges the discourse surrounding voter motivation in the 2016 election: Fears of economic insecurity did not drive voters to the voting booth in support of Donald Trump, as public sentiment has believed.
Three years on: A look at the Penn Wharton China Center Three years on: A look at the Penn Wharton China Center The impact of the Beijing-based center and research fund has been far-reaching on campus and in China.
Q&A with Barbie Zelizer Q&A Q&A with Barbie Zelizer Members of the media are unable to do their jobs due to creeping authoritarianism or totalitarian rule. The Center for Media at Risk hopes to bring together scholars and journalists to strategize about what can be done to resist it.
Alumnus Doug Glanville returns home to teach class on sports and social justice Alumnus Doug Glanville returns home to teach class on sports and social justice This semester, the former Philadelphia Phillie and ESPN analyst is teaching a course in the Annenberg School for Communication.