Government

Numbers for Nature: An International Perspective on Conservation Economics through Conservation Strategy Fund

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Live Poster Session: Zoom LinkThursday, July 30th 1:15-2:30pm EDT Abstract: Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) is an environmental non-profit that uses conservation economics to preserve natural ecosystems, promote sustainable development, and protect human well-being. Although my summer with CSF did not entail research in the traditional sense, I executed four projects that gave me invaluable experience … Read more

Effects of Politicization and Media Coverage of COVID-19 on Confusion about Health Policies and Scientific Findings

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Live Poster Session: Zoom LinkThursday, July 30th 1:15-2:30pm EDT Abstract: Health politicization is when political cues become integrated into the public presentation of a health issue. COVID-19 is a political-communication and health-communication crisis. The pandemic has been communicated in diverse ways – through conflicting science, downplayed threats, emotional arousal, and fragmented media. Republican politicians publicly … Read more

Descriptive Analysis of State Senate Elections

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Live Poster Session: Zoom LinkThursday, July 30th 1:15-2:30pm EDT Abstract: W State legislators have the power to shape the policies, economies, and trajectories of their state for years to come. Following the 2020 election, many state legislatures will also be drawing the district lines for congressional and state legislative seats for the next decade. With … Read more