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Scientists Esteemed by Public, with Vaccine Scientists Seen as Similar to Scientists in General
A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that nearly 7 in 10 Americans say they trust vaccine scientists a moderate or greater amount to act in the best interests of “people like you."
John L. Jackson, Jr., Duncan J. Watts, and Michael E. Mann Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The Annenberg scholars are being honored for their contributions to the social, behavioral, and physical sciences.
How Annenberg Hotkeys, a Free Medical Telesimulation Platform, Is Saving Children’s Lives
A new study on sepsis training in Ghana builds on prior research showing the impact of Annenberg Hotkeys, a free platform developed in 2020. It is being used in other medical settings — and its co-creator sees potential in nonmedical uses.
Awareness of Alcohol-Cancer Link Holds Steady Despite Omission in New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, with over half...
Qijia Ye Awarded 2026 Penn AI Fellowship
Ye studies health messaging, including how AI can be used to develop effective, reliable, and equitable methods for communication research.
Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that 67% of Americans have confidence in career scientists working at U.S. federal health agencies, compared with just 43% confidence in agency leaders overall.
Most Americans Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that about 6 in 10 Americans would recommend RSV immunizations for older adults, pregnant people, and infants.
Lowest Suicide Rate Is in December but Some in Media Still Promote Holiday-Suicide Myth
A new media analysis by Annenberg Public Policy Center found 19 stories in print media outlets that spread the false myth that suicides increase during the holidays.
Although Public Overwhelmingly Supports Hepatitis B Vaccine for a Newborn, Partisan Differences Exist
On December 5, 2025, the Trump administration’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), whose members were handpicked by Health and...
‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination
Researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center have tested the effectiveness of a ‘mental model’ approach to presenting scientific information, incorporating visual, verbal, or animated models to teach scientific or medical concepts to better identify misconceptions.
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