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...

Preparing for Peak Hurricane Season: Virtual Launch of the Updated Florida Homeowner’s Handbook (September 29, 2020)

by piecenter | Sep 21, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

Designed specifically for homeowners, the Florida Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters is a critical resource for anyone wanting to reduce the risks to both their family and property from the threats of natural hazards. This handbook covers...

What Now? How to Communicate with the Public about COVID-19: Using National Survey Data to Develop Communication Messages about COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies and Managing Compound Disasters

by piecenter | Jun 11, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) collected public opinion data from a nationwide sample from April 24 to May 7 to find out the public’s opinions about current...

Stressors, Resilience Factors and Applicability of New Interventions for Substance Misuse (May 14, 2020)

by piecenter | May 11, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

In this month’s webinar, Dr. Robert Leeman will speak on his research about substance misuse and highlight applications for rural populations. Leeman studies relationships between various difficulties with self-control and addictive behaviors, particularly alcohol...

Impacts and perceptions of COVID-19 from agriculture and natural resources leaders: Survey results from ANR leadership programs across the U.S. (May 6, 2-3pm Eastern)

by piecenter | Apr 27, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) and Wedgworth Leadership Institute (WLI) are hosting a webinar to give an overview of the unique challenges agriculture and natural...

Uncovering Patterns of Mental, Physical, and Occupational Health Issues Among Migrant Farmworkers with Different Socio-cultural Networks (April 22, 2020)

by piecenter | Apr 12, 2020 | Easy as PIE, Recorded

Migrant farmworkers in the U.S. experience a variety of stressors that affect their mental and physical health. Through a pilot project with SCCAHS, Dr. Gulcan Onel researched relationships between social networks/connectedness, mental health status, and physical...