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‘Mental Model’ Approach to Countering Vaccine Bunk www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/mental-model...
Key: "....exposing people to visual, verbal, or animated models" about "scientific concepts so that they either have the tools in place to identify misconceptions before encountering them..."
Key: "....exposing people to visual, verbal, or animated models" about "scientific concepts so that they either have the tools in place to identify misconceptions before encountering them..."
‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to APPC research.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
‘Mental Model’ Approach to Countering Vaccine Bunk www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/mental-model...
Key: "....exposing people to visual, verbal, or animated models" about "scientific concepts so that they either have the tools in place to identify misconceptions before encountering them..."
Key: "....exposing people to visual, verbal, or animated models" about "scientific concepts so that they either have the tools in place to identify misconceptions before encountering them..."
Critics have raised unfounded fears about #mRNA technology, which is being used to develop vaccines against melanoma, pancreatic cancer, flu, HIV, Lyme disease & more. A study in @pnas.org suggests a promising way to overcome those fears. cc: @asc.upenn.edu @upenn.edu @pauloffit.bsky.social
‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to APPC research.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Critics have raised unfounded fears about #mRNA technology, which is being used to develop vaccines against melanoma, pancreatic cancer, flu, HIV, Lyme disease & more. A study in @pnas.org suggests a promising way to overcome those fears. cc: @asc.upenn.edu @upenn.edu @pauloffit.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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We were grateful to welcome Stanford Professor Jennifer Eberhardt for a thought-provoking presentation on racial bias.
The seminar—co-hosted with @pennchibe.bsky.social, the Quattrone Center, @appc.upenn.edu, & @pennmindcore.bsky.social—drew a large crowd from the Penn community.
The seminar—co-hosted with @pennchibe.bsky.social, the Quattrone Center, @appc.upenn.edu, & @pennmindcore.bsky.social—drew a large crowd from the Penn community.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We were grateful to welcome Stanford Professor Jennifer Eberhardt for a thought-provoking presentation on racial bias.
The seminar—co-hosted with @pennchibe.bsky.social, the Quattrone Center, @appc.upenn.edu, & @pennmindcore.bsky.social—drew a large crowd from the Penn community.
The seminar—co-hosted with @pennchibe.bsky.social, the Quattrone Center, @appc.upenn.edu, & @pennmindcore.bsky.social—drew a large crowd from the Penn community.
Thanks to @iflis.bsky.social for including our new data on a promising approach for overcoming misinformation about #mRNA technology.
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Is mRNA The Future Of Flu Shots?
The same mRNA technology that brought us the COVID-19 vaccines could soon be coming for flu.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thanks to @iflis.bsky.social for including our new data on a promising approach for overcoming misinformation about #mRNA technology.
www.iflscience.com/is-mrna-the-...
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Postdoctoral Researcher Positions!
November 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions!
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November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As measles cases rise, we find the US public isn't very knowledgeable about the safety of the MMR vaccine or the risks of getting measles. www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/public-not-h...
Public Not Highly Knowledgeable About Safety of MMR Vaccine or Risks of Getting Measles | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Public support of the MMR vaccine has declined eight percentage points since November of last year, according to a new APPC survey.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As measles cases rise, we find the US public isn't very knowledgeable about the safety of the MMR vaccine or the risks of getting measles. www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/public-not-h...
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Emily discusses how different regions of the brain shape the big and small decisions we make every day with Marty Moss-Coane on @whyy.org. Listen to the podcast here: whyy.org/episodes/the...
The Neuroscience of decision-making - WHYY
Why don’t we always prioritize what matters most—like making time for family and friends or fitting in a workout during a busy day? Emily Falk believes that understanding how our brain works can help ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Emily discusses how different regions of the brain shape the big and small decisions we make every day with Marty Moss-Coane on @whyy.org. Listen to the podcast here: whyy.org/episodes/the...
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President Donald Trump brushed aside a question to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the 2018 killing of Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince “knew nothing about it and we can leave it at that.” But Trump’s claim is at odds with a CIA assessment.
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
President Donald Trump brushed aside a question to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the 2018 killing of Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince “knew nothing about it and we can leave it at that.” But Trump’s claim is at odds with a CIA assessment.
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A new scoping review by LDI Fellow @kbjohnsonmd.bsky.social, published in @journalgim.bsky.social, examines the current state of AI in primary care and identifies key challenges to large-scale implementation. Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-025-09938-0
Artificial Intelligence in Outpatient Primary Care: A Scoping Review on Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions - Journal of General Internal Medicine
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has significant potential to impact clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in outpatient primary care. However, despite rapid advancements, the extent of AI implementation in outpatient primary care...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A new scoping review by LDI Fellow @kbjohnsonmd.bsky.social, published in @journalgim.bsky.social, examines the current state of AI in primary care and identifies key challenges to large-scale implementation. Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-025-09938-0
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On Nov. 19, the CDC updated its webpage on vaccines and autism to claim that the CDC's previous statement — "vaccines do not cause autism" -- "is not an evidence-based claim." The new webpage repeats HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s misrepresentations of a recent large Danish study.
RFK Jr. Cherry-Picks and Misuses Data on Aluminum-Containing Vaccines - FactCheck.org
A large Danish study recently provided reassurance that aluminum-containing vaccines are not associated with increased rates of chronic health conditions in children, including autism. But Health and ...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
On Nov. 19, the CDC updated its webpage on vaccines and autism to claim that the CDC's previous statement — "vaccines do not cause autism" -- "is not an evidence-based claim." The new webpage repeats HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s misrepresentations of a recent large Danish study.
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Drawing from years spent analyzing American politics on television, in print, and through their popular podcasts, @kateshaw.bsky.social and @chrislhayes.bsky.social examined the challenges the political media face in getting people to pay attention to the news at this year's Annenberg Lecture:
At the Annual Annenberg Lecture, Kate Shaw and Chris Hayes Reflect on Capturing Attention in a Changing Political Landscape
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Drawing from years spent analyzing American politics on television, in print, and through their popular podcasts, @kateshaw.bsky.social and @chrislhayes.bsky.social examined the challenges the political media face in getting people to pay attention to the news at this year's Annenberg Lecture:
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Annenberg researcher @dcosme.bsky.social examines ways to motivate and support youth to vote. We spoke to her about a recent commentary she and her team wrote on how to support youth in overcoming voting barriers:
Youth Voter Turnout: Annenberg Expert Unpacks the Issue
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November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Annenberg researcher @dcosme.bsky.social examines ways to motivate and support youth to vote. We spoke to her about a recent commentary she and her team wrote on how to support youth in overcoming voting barriers:
Over 1,700 measles cases have been confirmed in the US in 2025 and two children have died, but the public isn't very knowledgeable about the safety of the MMR vaccine or the risks of getting measles. www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/public-not-h...
Public Not Highly Knowledgeable About Safety of MMR Vaccine or Risks of Getting Measles | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Public support of the MMR vaccine has declined eight percentage points since November of last year, according to a new APPC survey.
www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Over 1,700 measles cases have been confirmed in the US in 2025 and two children have died, but the public isn't very knowledgeable about the safety of the MMR vaccine or the risks of getting measles. www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/public-not-h...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Want $1.5 Trillion for ‘Illegal Aliens’
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November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Want $1.5 Trillion for ‘Illegal Aliens’
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Just fyi that our registration link went down for a couple of hours, but it’s working again and we’d love it if you joined us! Apologies for the hassle!
If you’re in Philly, don’t miss this special event tomorrow at Penn! Stanford Professor and McArthur “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt will give a talk on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 pm. See flyer for info!
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Just fyi that our registration link went down for a couple of hours, but it’s working again and we’d love it if you joined us! Apologies for the hassle!
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If you’re in Philly, don’t miss this special event tomorrow at Penn! Stanford Professor and McArthur “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt will give a talk on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 pm. See flyer for info!
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If you’re in Philly, don’t miss this special event tomorrow at Penn! Stanford Professor and McArthur “genius” award winner Jennifer Eberhardt will give a talk on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 pm. See flyer for info!
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
Register: bit.ly/4qF14dj
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🚨📣 We’re recruiting a postdoc! 📣🚨
Are you curious about how the environments in which people spend time influence their health? Are you motivated by research that promotes climate action, resilience, and wellbeing?
Read more and apply here: www.asc.upenn.edu/node/5905
Are you curious about how the environments in which people spend time influence their health? Are you motivated by research that promotes climate action, resilience, and wellbeing?
Read more and apply here: www.asc.upenn.edu/node/5905
Postdoctoral Researcher
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November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Over the course of the six-week shutdown — which may be ending soon — President Donald Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Democrats “want $1.5 trillion for health care for illegal aliens.”
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Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Want $1.5 Trillion for 'Illegal Aliens' - FactCheck.org
Over the course of the six-week shutdown — which may be ending soon — President Donald Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Democrats "want $1.5 trillion for health care for illegal aliens."
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November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Over the course of the six-week shutdown — which may be ending soon — President Donald Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Democrats “want $1.5 trillion for health care for illegal aliens.”
www.factcheck.org/2025/11/trum...
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