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Harmful Algal Blooms in Florida: An overview of new informational resources and how you can use them

by piecenter | Oct 15, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when colonies of algae — simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on people, animals or ecosystems. Florida experiences HABs like red tide (caused by Karenia...

To Mask or Not to Mask?: Discerning how US public trust in science impacts opinions and decisions related to COVID-19

by piecenter | Oct 8, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

During the current pandemic, one variable has played a significant role in the way members of the public form opinions and make decisions regarding COVID-19. Trust in science communication, or people’s confidence in the available research findings, as well as trust in...

PIE Center Collaborates with Florida Sea Grant to Create Red Tide Communication Materials

by piecenter | Oct 7, 2020 | News

Harmful algal blooms, including red tide and blue green algae, have become increasingly common along Florida’s shores. As scientists continue to study harmful algal blooms and use innovative tools to track them, it is important to provide the latest information to the...

Disaster Response and Recovery Mental Health Workshops (virtual)

by piecenter | Oct 6, 2020 | Community, Community Resilience & Preparedness, Research

Community Resilience & Preparedness Disaster Response and Recovery Mental Health Workshops (virtual) About the Project Principle Investigator: Staff: Graduate Students: Funded by: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety The Disaster...

Disaster and Hazard Readiness Foundations

by piecenter | Oct 6, 2020 | Community, Community Resilience & Preparedness, Research

Community Resilience & Preparedness Disaster and Hazard Readiness Foundations About the Project Principle Investigator: Angela LindseyStaff: Alena Poulin, Karissa Palmer Funded by: Military Families Learning Network A series of three workshops geared towards the...