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Research

When Social Movements Reach Their Tipping Point, and Why Scientific Collaboration is Important

Collective effervescence shows how the actions of a few activists online can bubble up, spread, and shape history.

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Research

How are Adolescents Affected by What They Watch on TV?

The study explores how sex, drugs, and violence on TV impact teenagers and their choices.

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Alumni

Maria Popova (C’07) to Speak at Annenberg's 2016 Undergraduate Graduation​

The Brain Pickings founder is known for curating, writing, and sharing articles about the universe of topics she finds interesting.

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Graduate Student News

Doctoral Candidate Eleanor Marchant Pursues Dissertation Fieldwork in Kenya

Marchant's research focuses on narratives around technology and innovation in Kenya, and who controls and shapes them.

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Chatman, Ristovska Named 2016-18 George Gerbner Postdoctoral Fellows

Chatman is a recent graduate of USC's Annenberg School, and Ristovska recently graduated from the Annenberg School at Penn.

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Faculty News

Yphtach Lelkes to Join the Annenberg Faculty this Fall

His research focuses on how media environments influence people’s political opinions, attitudes, and voting behavior.

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Research

Half of Americans Concerned Zika Will Spread to Their Neighborhoods

"The Annenberg Science Knowledge (ASK) survey shows a high level of awareness but also confusion about the virus."

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Undergraduate News

Annenberg in Washington Supports Summer Internships in D.C.

The program offers competitive grants to help support undergraduate students during their internships.

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Research

New ISCAP Website Tracks Television Coverage of Republican Candidates

Chart tracks which Republican candidates got the most air time over 12 major networks.

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Research

Privacy in the Era of Big Data: Q&A with Joseph Turow

Turow discusses the state of privacy in the digital marketplace and what lies ahead.