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Public knowledge and perception of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can help shape the federal, state, and local governments’ response to the pandemic and indicate whether those strategies are effective. RTI surveyed over 2,000 Americans in April 2020 to capture their awareness of COVID-19, their understanding of how the virus is transmitted, and their levels of support for potential community mitigation strategies. The survey was weighted to reflect the U.S. population. In this four-part webinar series, we will share the outcomes from the RTI-funded survey and provide a detailed analysis of the implications from that data.
We are seeking individuals to join us in the pursuit of the global good to fight the war against #COVID19. Tell us how you can lend your scientific and innovative expertise for this collaborative effort.
Our #GlobalHealth VP Dr. Doris Rouse spoke with ABC11 Eyewitness News - WTVD on joining a new The National Institutes of Health cross-sectoral group examining the potential of a sustainable public-private partnership to address #COVID19 and to prepare for future pandemics.
"At this point, flattening the curve just means that hospitals will not be overwhelmed by a sudden influx of patients.” Our epidemiologist and #COVID19 expert Pia MacDonald in a recent ABC News article stressing the importance of social distancing.
#ICYMI | Our Vice President for #globalhealth, Richard Reithinger, learned about the many factors involved in the system of a disease’s #epidemiology, including socioeconomics, human behavior, and population mobility during his doctorate studies of zoonotic diseases in the Andean mountains of Peru. Read his insights on #COVID19 in a new piece: https://bit.ly/2JUhDig #WHWWeek
Climate variability can pose significant threats to #water systems. Learn how our Center for Water Resources tools can help you prepare for and manage the impacts of increasingly unpredictable environmental conditions. #climateresilience
Our researchers help collect, process, and analyze data that are included in O*NET, the most comprehensive standard source of occupational information in the U.S. Since starting data collection in 2001, we have surveyed more than 225,000 job incumbents and 10,000 occupation experts in more than 940 occupations. A recent POLITICO story identifying low-income workers in the U.S. as most vulnerable to the economic effects of #COVID19 featured the O*NET data prominently.
#DYK that India could become one of the largest electric vehicle markets in the world? India is turning to electric vehicles to address the nation’s environmental concerns and rising number of imported goods. However, this solution does not account for the country’s native resources or current vehicles on the road. In a new Insights post, #RTIIndia’s Prasanna Perumal argues the country’s transportation energy solution must go beyond electric vehicles. #electricvehicles #energy #India
Supporting K-12 students during school re-entry is essential as we navigate the effects of #COVID19. We have collected resources to aid educators and administrative teams in promoting teacher and student resilience throughout this adverse event: https://bit.ly/2xLncg4 #RTI_EdNetwork
The RTI Center for Education Services recognizes the substantial effects of adverse events on the operations of K-12 education and has compiled resources to support trauma resiliency among students and teachers as we navigate through the effects of #COVID19. Available here: https://bit.ly/2xLncg4 #RTI_EdNetwork
