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UrduALBANY, N.Y. (June 17, 2024) — An intense heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to the eastern United States this week, including the Capital Region. Today, temperatures in the Albany area are expected to reach close to 90 degrees, with…
Tag: Risk Communication
CEHC Researchers Partner with National Weather Service to Improve Extreme Heat Communication
A new two-year study will focus on how current heat information is accessed and understood by people in the U.S. through $471,805 in support from NOAA.
GPT-3 informs and disinforms us better
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich delved into the capabilities of AI models, specifically focusing on OpenAI’s GPT-3, to determine their potential risks and benefits in generating and disseminating (dis)information.
Risk Communication Expert Examines Earthquake Post-Alert Messaging Following False Alarm
The false alert, the first of its kind in the United States, offered a unique opportunity to learn more about the importance of early warning earthquake and post-alert messaging.
UTEP to Lead New Earthquake Center with Support from National Science Foundation
A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will spur The University of Texas at El Paso’s efforts to help underserved communities across the nation become more resilient to earthquakes.
Age may rival politics in COVID-19 vaccine debate
New research from the University of Georgia suggests age and risk perception may have as much of an effect on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance as party affiliation.
Study Finds COVID Risk Communication Targeting Younger Adults May Have Biggest Impact
A study of adults in the United States suggests that the biggest boost in COVID-19 risk reduction would stem from communication efforts aimed at raising awareness of COVID-19 risks among U.S. adults under the age of 40.