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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Jun 16

Would you prefer to get $0.10 for sure, or a 0.01% chance of getting $1,000 for every bottle recycled?

Our new study shows that people prefer the chance to win $1,000 over the sure $0.10, feel happier about recycling, and bring 47% more bottles to recycle!

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Senator Kim Pate @kpateonthehill.bsky.social · May 9

[1/2] As part of #MentalHealthWeek, we launch a new episode of Appointed, where I speak with @jiayingzhao.bsky.social about how poverty affects the way our brains work, how we make decisions, and stress levels!

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#SenateofCanada #cdnpoli

A Conversation with Dr. Jiaying Zhao, Associate Professor at UBC | Appointed: A Canadian Senator Bringing Margins to the Centre

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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Apr 30

Thrilled to share moments from the King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony to be among the inspiring group of medalists! Grateful for Senator Kim Pate's nomination and this incredible honour!

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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Mar 11

I'm extremely honored to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal! 🏅 Thank you Senator Kim Pate @kpateonthehill.bsky.social for nominating me, I'm looking forward to the ceremony in April!

psych.ubc.ca/news/jiaying...

Dr. Jiaying Zhao receives King Charles III Coronation Medal - UBC Department of Psychology

Dr. Jiaying Zhao was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing her outstanding contributions to research and society.

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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Jan 16

Our new paper in Nature Reviews Biodiversity @natrevbiodiv.bsky.social calls for a greater recognition of wildlife’s contributions to global biodiversity, led by @beckyck.bsky.social @ornithoale.bsky.social
@kimberlynicholas.bsky.social and many amazing others!

Link: www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Dec 9

So honored to be featured in NPR's TED Radio Hour to explore how to combat food waste:

www.npr.org/2024/12/06/g...

The great food rescue explores how we can get more food onto plates and less into landfills by changing the food system, from the farm to your kitchen:

www.npr.org/programs/ted...

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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Dec 8

Running into Taylor Swift’s motorcade going to #3 final Eras Tour concert in Vancouver! She’s most likely in car #3 with the white phone lights. Have a fabulous show Taylor as the finale of the awesome Eras Tour! #taylorswift #erastour #vancouver

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Jiaying Zhao @jiayingzhao.bsky.social · Dec 2

Join the Lovejoy Symposium this Thursday! Love the title ❤️ & can't wait to learn about tipping points and how to create social change to address nature loss and climate crisis: www.worldwildlife.org/pages/2024-l...

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The Arithmetic of Compassion @aofcompassion.bsky.social · Nov 29

Ever feel like your actions won’t make a difference on climate change? You’re not alone. That’s pseudoinefficacy. See how storytelling & behavioral science can turn this around. bit.ly/3ZwpE4B

Overcoming Cognitive Bias and Bridging the Climate Change Communication Gap — The Arithmetic of Compassion

Overcoming cognitive bias is key to bridging the climate change communication gap. Discover how practical tools and narrative empathy can counter biases and inspire collective action.

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