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