Journalism and Communications
Center for Public Interest Communications
Led by Ann Christiano · Public Relations
What we study
The Center for Public Interest Communications uses science-driven storytelling to advance social change. It trains scientists and leaders to communicate their work effectively.
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- We Are in This Together: The Effects of Abundance and Zero‐Sum Metaphor Frames on Organization and Policy Support
2026 · Journal of Philanthropy
Tests if zero-sum or abundance metaphors influence support for organizations and policies.
- How will we connect with them?
2025 · Routledge eBooks
Explains how to pick tactics that fit goals and reach people effectively.
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- Who must act for that to happen?
2025 · Routledge eBooks
Identifies who can make a goal happen.
- Using the six spheres to create your theory of change
2025 · Routledge eBooks
Shows how to use six spheres to plan and strategize for change.
- The power of activism
2025 · Routledge eBooks
Explains how activism works in public interest campaigns and why it matters.
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