Jessica Pugel
Biographic Data
| ID | 6063899 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jessica Pugel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jessica |
| FAMILY NAME | Pugel |
| SIGNATURE | PUGEL J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Pennsylvania State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8037-2984 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Use of research evidence in U.S. federal policymaking
Insight for knowledge brokers
Together, these results suggest there are both personal and office-level characteristics affecting the federal staffers' engagement with knowledge brokers. This work further informs efforts to bridge the gap between science and policy by informing knowledge brokers which offices and staffers they may want to approach
Evaluation of a Social Media Campaign Designed to Increase Awareness of Thirdhand Smoke among California Adults
Despite a growing body of research outlining the harms of thirdhand smoke (THS), the public remains generally unaware of risks and exposure routes. This project built on past tobacco prevention campaigns and the tenants of McGuire’s input-output model to implement and evaluate a seven-month Facebook-disseminated campaign seeking to improve THS awareness among California adults (n = 1087). Multilinear regression showed that THS-related knowledge (…
Who is listening? Profiles of policymaker engagement with scientific communication
The evolving science around COVID‐19 made timely digital communication with policymakers increasingly important for all constituencies. This holds true particularly for the scientific community, where evidence‐informed policymaking can influence the effectiveness of public responses. In this context, understanding how to reach policymakers effectively and which policymakers are likely to engage with scientific information delivered through digita…
Cutting through the noise during crisis by enhancing the relevance of research to policymakers
Together, these results indicate a benefit of targeting legislators based on committee assignments and of personalising the subject line with legislator information. This work further operationalises practical indicators of personal relevance and demonstrates a novel method of how to test science communication strategies among policymakers. Building enduring capacity for testing science communication will improve tactics to cut through the noise …
Rapid-Cycle Experimentation With State and Federal Policymakers for Optimizing the Reach of Racial Equity Research
Racial disparities and racism are pervasive public health threats that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it is critical and timely for researchers to communicate with policymakers about strategies for reducing disparities. From April through July 2020, across four rapid-cycle trials disseminating scientific products with evidence-based policy recommendations for addressing disparities, we tested strategies for optimizing the r…
Cutting through the noise during crisis by enhancing the relevance of research to policymakers
Together, these results indicate a benefit of targeting legislators based on committee assignments and of personalising the subject line with legislator information. This work further operationalises practical indicators of personal relevance and demonstrates a novel method of how to test science communication strategies among policymakers. Building enduring capacity for testing science communication will improve tactics to cut through the noise …
Rapid-Cycle Experimentation With State and Federal Policymakers for Optimizing the Reach of Racial Equity Research
Racial disparities and racism are pervasive public health threats that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it is critical and timely for researchers to communicate with policymakers about strategies for reducing disparities. From April through July 2020, across four rapid-cycle trials disseminating scientific products with evidence-based policy recommendations for addressing disparities, we tested strategies for optimizing the r…
Rapid-Cycle Experimentation With State and Federal Policymakers for Optimizing the Reach of Racial Equity Research
Racial disparities and racism are pervasive public health threats that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it is critical and timely for researchers to communicate with policymakers about strategies for reducing disparities. From April through July 2020, across four rapid-cycle trials disseminating scientific products with evidence-based policy recommendations for addressing disparities, we tested strategies for optimizing the r…
Who is listening? Profiles of policymaker engagement with scientific communication
The evolving science around COVID‐19 made timely digital communication with policymakers increasingly important for all constituencies. This holds true particularly for the scientific community, where evidence‐informed policymaking can influence the effectiveness of public responses. In this context, understanding how to reach policymakers effectively and which policymakers are likely to engage with scientific information delivered through digita…
Cutting through the noise during crisis by enhancing the relevance of research to policymakers
Together, these results indicate a benefit of targeting legislators based on committee assignments and of personalising the subject line with legislator information. This work further operationalises practical indicators of personal relevance and demonstrates a novel method of how to test science communication strategies among policymakers. Building enduring capacity for testing science communication will improve tactics to cut through the noise …
Evaluation of a Social Media Campaign Designed to Increase Awareness of Thirdhand Smoke among California Adults
Despite a growing body of research outlining the harms of thirdhand smoke (THS), the public remains generally unaware of risks and exposure routes. This project built on past tobacco prevention campaigns and the tenants of McGuire’s input-output model to implement and evaluate a seven-month Facebook-disseminated campaign seeking to improve THS awareness among California adults (n = 1087). Multilinear regression showed that THS-related knowledge (…
Use of research evidence in U.S. federal policymaking
Insight for knowledge brokers
Together, these results suggest there are both personal and office-level characteristics affecting the federal staffers' engagement with knowledge brokers. This work further informs efforts to bridge the gap between science and policy by informing knowledge brokers which offices and staffers they may want to approach
Political science (6 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Climate Change Communication and Perception (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Policy Transfer and Learning (2 works) · Public health (2 works)