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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 3h

A Conversation with Bill Nye the Science Guy | Join PCSSM director @michaelemann.bsky.social and Bill Nye 10/17 @ 12pm as they discuss the urgency in standing to battle the climate crisis and how we can all take action

Registration is required: climateweek.provost.upenn.edu/event/conver...

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 3h

Communication is a Climate Solution: How Taylor Swift Can Level Up Your Storytelling | Join Dr. Joe Romm on 10/16 @ 4pm in a communication workshop to make climate change messaging go viral

For more info and registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 3h

Climate Cafe | Join Dr. Kate Staley & Dr. Beth Mark on 10/14 @ 12pm in Hayden Hall to share your feelings and experiences in this uncertain time of human-caused warming.

Space is limited so you must register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-ca...

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 3h

The start of #PennClimateWeek is just days away and we're excited to share all of our upcoming events!
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@michaelemann.bsky.social | @upenn.edu | #climatecomms
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Climate Week Home | Climate Week

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 8d

I've stepped down as Vice Provost at @upenn.edu to focus on public scholarship & outreach, which I feel is so important at this moment. I remain Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth & Environmental Science & Director of @penncssm.bsky.social
Statement here: michaelmann.net/announcement/

Announcement | Michael E. Mann

After a little less than a year in the position, I’ve decided to step down as Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action (“VPC”) at […]

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 8d

Very much looking forward to this Penn #ClimateWeek keynote event with my friend Bill Nye (though it will be in my capacity as Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth & Environmental Science and Director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social)

Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Sep 5

"A Conversation with Bill Nye the Science Guy" | I'll be talking with my friend Bill Nye about where we stand today in the battle to address the climate crisis in a special #PennClimateWeek keynote event, Friday Oct 17 at @upenn.edu: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversa...
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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 3d

Our latest commentary from Emily Stephens highlighting one of our NYC Climate Week events w/ @michaelemann.bsky.social & our collaborators Rainn Wilson, Gail Whiteman &Pierre Friedlingstein.Thank you to our host Andrew Forrest &Fortescue Green Pioneer
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PCSSM at New York Climate Week: Key Takeaways and Finding Pathways Forward

On September 22, 2025, Dr. Michael Mann and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media headed to New York City to kick off the first day of New York Climate Week, the world’s largest ...

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to our cohost the Penn Club of New York & all who attended Dr. Romm’s talk “Climate solutions, AI data center energy use, &nuclear power: What’s real, what’s hype,&what’s disinformation” on 9/22 as a part of NYC Climate Week.
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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to our collaborators for a great event on 9/22 “A Reality Check: Moving From Crisis To Hope” with remarks from Dr. Andrew Forrest & Rainn Wilson & talks from @michaelemann.bsky.social, Pierre Friedlingstein & Gail Whiteman. A great way to kick off #NYCClimateWeek
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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · 22d

We're excited to share our #ClimateWeekatPenn event with Dr. Joe Romm who will be leading a mini communication workshop.

More info and registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...

@michaelemann.bsky.social #climate #upenn #communications #climatecomms

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Allie Sinclair @asinclair.bsky.social · Sep 5

In this @pnas.org Letter, we respond to a comment on our paper about behavioral interventions to motivate action on climate change. In new analyses exploring individual differences, we find that our leading interventions were effective across the political spectrum. 🧵⤵️
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Allie Sinclair @asinclair.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 New preprint from the SCIMaP team!

Across three studies, we show that communicating the economic impact of NIH funding cuts—especially with interactive quizzes and maps—decreases approval and motivates action to oppose the cuts, across the political spectrum. 🧵 1/8
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Penn Climate @upennclimate.bsky.social · Jul 21

We are excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Decina as our inaugural Executive Director. Dr. Decina has over 15 years of experience in academia and government in science and policy. Check out this article at #PennToday to learn more: penntoday.upenn.edu/news/stephen...
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Stephen Decina appointed inaugural executive director of Climate Science Policy and Action | Penn Today

The Office of the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action reflects Penn’s already considerable presence across energy, sustainability, and climate science.

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Penn Climate @upennclimate.bsky.social · Jul 23

"Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost" | In the Philly area, and interested in working with @michaelemann.bsky.social and his team to advance Penn's climate & sustainability mission? Please consider applying:

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Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · Jul 21

Looking forward to working with Dr. Decina! Please go follow our colleagues at @upennclimate.bsky.social for all climate-related ongoings and to learn about the Vice Provost for Climate office at Penn. #climate #penn #upenn

Penn Climate @upennclimate.bsky.social · Jul 21

We are excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Decina as our inaugural Executive Director. Dr. Decina has over 15 years of experience in academia and government in science and policy. Check out this article at #PennToday to learn more: penntoday.upenn.edu/news/stephen...
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Stephen Decina appointed inaugural executive director of Climate Science Policy and Action | Penn Today

The Office of the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action reflects Penn’s already considerable presence across energy, sustainability, and climate science.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Jul 21

I am excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Decina as our inaugural Executive Director. Dr. Decina has over 15 years of experience in academia and government in science and policy. To learn more about him and his background, please check out this article at #PennToday:
penntoday.upenn.edu/news/stephen...

Stephen Decina appointed inaugural executive director of Climate Science Policy and Action | Penn Today

The Office of the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action reflects Penn’s already considerable presence across energy, sustainability, and climate science.

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · Jul 3

"Reply to Dablander et al.: Identifying interventions that change intentions lays a valuable foundation for behavior change" | The @asinclair.bsky.social et al response to a comment on their article earlier this year in
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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · Jun 2

Check out PCSSM postdoc @asinclair.bsky.social's latest paper with collaborators in @nathumbehav.nature.com on their SCIMaP project that visualizes cuts to NIH funding & how that impacts economy and employment nationwide.

And check out the map here: scienceimpacts.org

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Allie Sinclair @asinclair.bsky.social · Jun 2

Out now in @nathumbehav.nature.com: Cuts to NIH funding will impact the economy and employment nationwide. We visualize these losses and advocate for a theory-driven approach to communicating local, self-relevant impact. w/ @joshuasweitz.bsky.social + SCIMaP team:

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

NIH indirect cost cuts will affect the economy and employment - Nature Human Behaviour

Nature Human Behaviour - NIH indirect cost cuts will affect the economy and employment

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · May 28

A new study by @falklab.bsky.social and the @penncssm.bsky.social tested 17 strategies to motivate environmental action:

Anthropocene Magazine @anthropocenemag.bsky.social · May 27

Many people believe climate change is happening, but most don't act. Why?.

A new study looks systematically for what works—and what doesn’t—to overcome psychological barriers that keep people stuck in the carbon-emissions status quo.
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Many people believe climate change is happening, but most don't act. Why?

A new study looks systematically for what works—and what doesn’t—to overcome psychological barriers that keep people stuck in the carbon-emissions status quo.

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · May 27

"Many people believe climate change is happening, but most don’t act. Why?" by Sarah DeWeert for @anthropocenemag.bsky.social on recent @pnas.org article led by PCSSM PostDoc @asinclair.bsky.social coauthored with @michaelemann.bsky.social & Emily Falk.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/many...

Many people believe climate change is happening, but most don't act. Why?

A new study looks systematically for what works—and what doesn’t—to overcome psychological barriers that keep people stuck in the carbon-emissions status quo.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · May 19

Congratulations to our post-doc @asinclair.bsky.social on her new position! Allie is PCSSM's first post-doc to graduate to a faculty position. We look forward to seeing all the great work that Allie will continue to do!
@upenn.edu @appc.upenn.edu @michaelemann.bsky.social @falklab.bsky.social

Allie Sinclair @asinclair.bsky.social · May 16

📣 It's official: I'm super excited to share that I'll be joining Rice University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences!

Lab will launch in Summer 2026— I'll be recruiting over the next year, so please spread the word! Short thread ⤵️

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · May 13

What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action?
A collaborative study from researchers w/ @appc.upenn.edu @asc.upenn.edu, @penncssm.bsky.social & #PennSAS tested 17 strategies in an ‘intervention tournament.’ | New via #PennToday @upenn.bsky.social
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What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action? | Penn Today

A collaborative study from researchers affiliated with the Annenberg School for Communication, Annenberg Public Policy Center, and School of Arts & Sciences tested 17 strategies in an “intervention to...

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · May 13

"Behavioral Interventions Motivate Action to Address Climate Change" | Honored to be co-author on article in @pnas.org led by @penncssm.bsky.social post-doctoral scholar @asinclair.bsky.social sky.social w/ Emily Falk & others
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Allie Sinclair @asinclair.bsky.social · May 13

Really excited to share this project, the focus of my postdoc work with @falklab.bsky.social and @penncssm.bsky.social! This was a BIG team science effort: Kudos to co-authors @dcosme.bsky.social @curse10.bsky.social @diegoreinero.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social & José Carreras-Tartak! 8/9

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · May 13

PCSSM Post-doc @asinclair.bsky.social along w/ Dr. Emily Falk, @michaelemann.bsky.social & team have a brand new study in @pnas.org "Behavioral interventions motivate action to address climate change" with important implications for climate solutions messaging: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

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