News

A paper survey with columns reading "Somewhat Agree" "Strongly Agree" and "Agree Completely" and bubbles to be filled in. A pencil is placed on the paper.

Research 3 Apr 2023

How to Protect the Integrity of Survey Research

Science requires data, and survey research is one important means of gathering it. Surveys provide a scientific way of acquiring...

A closeup photo of a person holding a box of old photographs. In one hand, the person is holding a black and white photograph of a child

Research 28 Mar 2023

What Do Our Ancestral Family Ties Say About Our Political Beliefs?

The first institution we experience in life is family. As long as humans have existed, they have gathered in groups...

Political Communication

Professors and a group of 10 graduate students seated in a semi circle in the Plaza Lobby of the Annenberg School

Faculty News 23 Mar 2023

New Center to Focus on Information Networks and Democracy

Directed by Sandra González-Bailón and co-directed by Yphtach Lelkes, the Center for Information Networks and Democracy will analyze the benefits and risks of digital technologies for political and civic engagement.

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News 27 Feb 2023

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

Tom Etienne pictured outdoors during a meeting.

Graduate Student News 20 Feb 2023

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.