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Annenberg Presentations and Events at ICA 2023

The International Communication Association will hold its 73rd annual conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

New York Times Journalist Brent Staples and Penn’s Tukufu Zuberi in Conversation

At the inaugural W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture in Public Social Science, the two discussed Du Bois’ legacy and influence, Staples’ personal and professional journey, and the importance of speaking truth to power.

• Culture & Media

New Juneteenth Documentary Explores Notions of Freedom and Citizenship

An exclusive Penn screening of the film produced by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), plus a conversation with activist Opal Lee and Penn’s Mary Frances Berry, moderated by APPC’s Director of Outreach and Curriculum Andrea (Ang) Reidell, takes place on Feb. 28.

• Political Communication

The Influencer Industry: Q&A with Emily Hund (Ph.D. ‘19)

Center on Digital Culture and Society research affiliate Emily Hund started her career working for magazines in New York City...

• Culture & Media
• Media Institutions
• Technology & Society

What Statistics are Most Likely to Promote Positive Actions During a Pandemic?

A new study from PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín and Research Associate Haesung Annie Jung finds that some COVID statistics are more effective than others at encouraging people to change their behavior.

• Health Communication
• Science Communication

Doctoral Student Tom Etienne Traces Public Opinion on Global Issues

Tom Etienne, joint doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication and the Department of Political Science, uses his skills in data collection to analyze political opinions.

• Political Communication

Flu Vaccination Rate Holds Steady But Misinformation About Flu and Covid Persists

The latest Annenberg Science Knowledge survey examines attitudes, concerns, and existing knowledge of vaccines among adults in the United States.

• Health Communication
• Science Communication

Huang and Leigh Awarded GAPSA-Provost Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Innovation

The fellowship funding will support Shengchun Huang and Tyler Leigh’s dissertation research.

Barbie Zelizer Awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Professor Zelizer was presented with the degree by D. Manuel Clemente, Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon and Chancellor of Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

Desmond Upton Patton Appointed to Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research Board of Directors

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research ( PRIM&R) has announced the appointment of Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor Desmond...

• Health Communication