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When the Science Stops at the Shoreline: Sharing Research on Florida’s Red Tide

Florida’s harmful algal blooms are a known problem. They kill marine life, close beaches, cost the tourism industry millions, and generate outrage on social media. What they don’t generate —… Continue Reading When the Science Stops at the Shoreline: Sharing Research on Florida’s Red Tide

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Staff professional development via ‘drip’ training integrated in Slack

The Challenge Creating a strong culture of learning and professional development within your workplace increases morale, reduces turnover and generates higher productivity. However, most busy professionals don’t find time for… Continue Reading Staff professional development via ‘drip’ training integrated in Slack

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UpTogether - Case Study - The Center for Public Interest Communications

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Using Research to Change Narratives About Direct Cash Assistance for UpTogether

In 2023, UpTogether – a national nonprofit dedicated to community-based solutions to poverty – requested proposals for a narrative change strategy that could help their team challenge the existing narratives about poverty in Massachusetts. Continue Reading Using Research to Change Narratives About Direct Cash Assistance for UpTogether

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Council on Foundations - Largest study on narratives about philanthropy

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Largest Study on Narratives About Philanthropy with the Council on Foundations

Foundations play a major role in our society, and the majority of Americans view them positively. However, Americans have little understanding of what foundations do and how they affect our daily lives. Continue Reading Largest Study on Narratives About Philanthropy with the Council on Foundations

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Covering immigration in local news—an exploration by Define American

In 2022, the Center for Public Interest Communications was engaged by Define American to assist with a report they were developing around the narratives on immigrant policy and communities. The… Continue Reading Covering immigration in local news—an exploration by Define American

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Re-examining narratives on poverty and wealth — the BROKE project

In 2019, the Center for Public Interest Communications and the Radical Communicators Network co-applied for the Gates Grand Economic Challenge and earned a small grant from the Omidyar Network to… Continue Reading Re-examining narratives on poverty and wealth — the BROKE project

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Science-based communication strategy on COVID for the UN Verified Initiative

The Challenge As the world responds to combating the pandemic, a lot of information is shared on interventions. The United Nations Verified initiative, in collaboration with Purpose, commissioned the Center to develop… Continue Reading Science-based communication strategy on COVID for the UN Verified Initiative

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Innovation Service of UNHCR: the UN Refugee Agency

A Multi-Year Partnership Agreement The Challenge: How can The Innovation Service of UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency work to improve the care for and protection of the more than 65 million displaced… Continue Reading Innovation Service of UNHCR: the UN Refugee Agency

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Invest in Trust – a vaccine communications guide for CNAs

Invest in Trust: A Guide for Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust Among Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) is designed to help nursing home leaders build COVID-19 vaccine confidence among certified nursing assistants… Continue Reading Invest in Trust – a vaccine communications guide for CNAs

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When the Science Stops at the Shoreline: Sharing Research on Florida’s Red Tide

Staff professional development via ‘drip’ training integrated in Slack

Using Research to Change Narratives About Direct Cash Assistance for UpTogether

Largest Study on Narratives About Philanthropy with the Council on Foundations

Covering immigration in local news—an exploration by Define American

Re-examining narratives on poverty and wealth — the BROKE project

Science-based communication strategy on COVID for the UN Verified Initiative

Innovation Service of UNHCR: the UN Refugee Agency

Invest in Trust – a vaccine communications guide for CNAs

Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders & Scholars

Science Communications Course

Beyond raising awareness: How to create lasting change

Communicating Complexity in the Humanitarian Sector

The Science of Belief: Use Values and Worldviews to Build Bridges

The Science of Story Building

Philanthropy’s Messaging Creates Confusion. Telling Better Stories Can Build Trust

Most Americans Support Freedom of Information. Almost None Have Ever Used It.

October 2025 nationwide survey sheds light on Americans’ increasing worry about housing affordability

2025 ‘Real Good Census’ Reveals a Strategically Vital Field with Strong Rewards, Marking Significant Growth

Changemakers in Action: Dr. Audrey Goldfarb

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