There is wide variability in what the U.S. public knows about the seasonal flu and Covid-19, but some facts are much more strongly associated with an individual’s vaccination behavior, Annenberg surveys show.
Emily Maroni
Senior Research Coordinator, APPC
Experiencing Record-Breaking Heat Days Affects Perception of Weather Trends
New research published by a team at APPC finds that experiencing days in which the temperature exceeds previous highs for that time of year affects people’s perception of weather trends.
Five Factors That Assess Well-Being of Science Predict Support for Increasing U.S. Science Funding
In PNAS, APPC researchers identify factors that reflect public assessments of science and are associated with public support for increasing U.S. funding of science.
Annenberg Classroom Film Explores Landmark Freedom of the Press Case
Annenberg Classroom has released a new educational film on the landmark First Amendment freedom of the press case New York Times v. Sullivan.
Many Don’t Know Key Facts About U.S. Constitution, Annenberg Civics Study Finds
Many Americans don't know the rights protected in the First Amendment or basic facts such as the branches of government, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey finds.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson Discusses Civics Education on C-SPAN
Annenberg Public Policy Center Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson discussed civics education and bridging political divides on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal."
RSV Is a Serious Health Threat, but the Public Knows Little About It
RSV is a serious health threat, but a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that the public is ill-informed about it and unfamiliar with some common symptoms.
Instead of Refuting Misinformation Head-On, Try ‘Bypassing’ It
A new study co-authored by Dolores Albarracín finds that redirecting an individual’s attention away from misinformation and toward other beliefs can be as effective as debunking it.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson Elected to AAAS Board of Directors
APPC Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson has been elected to a four-year term on the board of directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Annenberg Classroom Releases ‘Juneteenth’ Documentary Film
Annenberg Classroom has released a new film exploring the history of Juneteenth and illustrating how and why freedom and citizenship were intertwined.