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Introducing the 2019 winner of the $10,000 prize for research in public interest communications

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications (CPIC) awarded Dr. Jeremy Yip, assistant professor of Management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business,… Continue Reading Introducing the 2019 winner of the $10,000 prize for research in public interest communications

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The Science of Belief: Move Beyond “Us” and “Them” to “We”

Why do people hold prejudiced beliefs toward refugees and people seeking asylum? How can we develop communication strategies to engender more positive feelings toward refugees? Published: UNHCR Innovation Service via… Continue Reading The Science of Belief: Move Beyond “Us” and “Them” to “We”

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

Why do people have such radically different responses to refugees? How is it that despite our best efforts to gain support for the protection of people whose lives are devastated… Continue Reading The Science of Belief: Use Values and Worldviews to Build Bridges

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The Science of Belief: Identify Perceptions of Harm

Why do some people support policies that limit asylum seekers’ opportunity to seek refuge in another community? How is it that people can have such radically different perspectives on solutions… Continue Reading The Science of Belief: Identify Perceptions of Harm

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Kelly Chernin Pens Article on Hong Kong’s Quest for Democracy

Kelly Chernin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Center for Public Interest Communications research associate and Journal of Public Interest Communications manager, is the author of “Hong Kong’s Legal System May be… Continue Reading Kelly Chernin Pens Article on Hong Kong’s Quest for Democracy

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Ann Christiano Comments on the Use of Humor to Communicate Serious Health Threats

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications and Center for Public Interest Communications director, was quoted in “Oregon Tries Humor in Fight… Continue Reading Ann Christiano Comments on the Use of Humor to Communicate Serious Health Threats

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The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships

No single organization or individual can pull off an effective storytelling campaign alone. Reaping the benefits of storytelling requires that we build better partnerships between three important players. This article… Continue Reading The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships

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The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships

No single organization or individual can pull off an effective storytelling campaign alone. Reaping the benefits of storytelling requires that we build better partnerships between three important players. Learn more… Continue Reading The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships

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Seven Minutes In Heaven… With A Scientist, An Interview with Dr. Chelsea Schein

Chelsea Schein is the 2018 Research Prize in Public Interest Communications winner. We spoke with her about her experience presenting and participating at the frank gathering in 2018. Schein is… Continue Reading Seven Minutes In Heaven… With A Scientist, An Interview with Dr. Chelsea Schein

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The Science of What Makes People Care

Effective communication is not simply about getting your message out. It requires you to strategically tap into what shapes people’s feelings and values. This article contains five principles pulled from… Continue Reading The Science of What Makes People Care

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Introducing the 2019 winner of the $10,000 prize for research in public interest communications

The Science of Belief: Move Beyond “Us” and “Them” to “We”

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

The Science of Belief: Identify Perceptions of Harm

Kelly Chernin Pens Article on Hong Kong’s Quest for Democracy

Ann Christiano Comments on the Use of Humor to Communicate Serious Health Threats

The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships

The Secret to Better Storytelling for Social Change: Better Partnerships

Seven Minutes In Heaven… With A Scientist, An Interview with Dr. Chelsea Schein

The Science of What Makes People Care

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