Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, 2024 PEP Fellow, has additional coverage on a new review she co-led

There is additional coverage of a new review co-led by Jamie Hartmann-Boyce which found that rewards and financial incentives are successful methods to help people quit smoking. Read more here, here, and here

Erica Scharrer, 2017 PEP Fellow, has co-authored new research finding that persistent news coverage of school shootings can take a significant toll on teenagers’ mental health

Erica Scharrer has co-authored new research finding that persistent news coverage of school shootings can take a significant toll on teenagers’ mental health and that cognitive coping strategies may inadvertently exacerbate stress rather than alleviate it. “We were so sad to learn this. It went exactly against what we had hypothesized,” Scharrer says. The research examined the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas as a case study. Read more here and here

Michael Rawlins, 2015 PEP Fellow, is quoted in an article about climate change and the risk of wildfires

“The warming atmosphere creates more evaporation and drying conditions,” he says. “So, you’re more likely to have the conditions that contribute to fire spread.” Read more here

Paul M. Collins, 2015 PEP Fellow, has written an article about President Joe Biden’s “complicated legacy on the federal courts"

Collins writes, “I believe Biden’s judicial impact is most notable in three regards: his role in the 1991 confirmation of Clarence Thomas, his historic efforts during his presidency to diversify the federal bench, and his 2024 decision to veto legislation expanding the number of federal district court judgeships.” Read more here

Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, 2024 PEP Fellow, has continued covergae of a new study she co-led which reviews the best strategies to quit vaping

Jamie Hartmann-Boyce co-led a groundbreaking study that reviews the most effective strategies to help individuals quit vaping. The research provides critical insights into evidence-based methods for breaking nicotine dependence, addressing a growing public health concern as vaping continues to rise, particularly among young adults. This continuing coverage highlights practical solutions and the study's implications for health policy and cessation programs worldwide. Read more here and here

Paul M. Collins, 2015 PEP Fellow, has submitted an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in the “Fortnite” maker’s federal antitrust suit against Google

He argues that some interests supporting Google’s appeal of a district court’s decision forcing a sweeping overhaul of its app store have financial ties to the tech giant’s parent company and that those ties should be disclosed. Read more here

Debbie Felton, 2023 PEP Fellow, explored ancient serial killers and monstrosity in a new podcast interview

Debbie Felton delved into the chilling world of ancient serial killers—mythological and otherwise. She discussed how monsters and monstrosity intersect with ancient tales of violence, power, and the divine. Dr. Felton shares fascinating insights and recommends key books for further exploration. Listen to the interview here

Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, 2024 PEP Fellow, is quoted in an article about a study finding that smoking a single cigarette can decrease life expectancy by an estimated 20 minutes

“To make an estimate like this you have to make a lot of assumptions. The authors have been clear about this and report these as limitations,” says Hartmann-Boyce, who was not involved in that study. Read more here

Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, 2024 PEP Fellow, has co-authored an article about the most effective strategies to quit vaping.

The article notes that the drug varenicline, marketed as Chantix in the U.S. and some other countries, and text message-based interventions helped people stop using e-cigarettes. Read more here

Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, 2024 PEP Fellow, co-led a new study reviewing the most effective strategies to quit vaping

“People who use vaping as a way to transition away from smoking are often keen to know how they can safely transition away from vaping without relapsing to smoking, which is really important,” Hartmann-Boyce says. Read more here, here, here, and here

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