Shelli Rampold

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assistant professor, UT Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Knoxville, TN, former data management analyst II, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources

Publications

Communicating with Local Elected Officials

Ricky W. Telg, Shelli Rampold, and Becky Raulerson

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Citizen awareness of food systems and the environment

Meeting with Elected Officials

Ricky Telg andShelli Rampold

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by ==Community Development==

Strategies for Engaging and Communicating with Elected Officials

Ricky Telg andShelli Rampold

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by ==Community Development==

Public Perceptions of Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control

Shelli Rampold, Ricky Telg, Alena Poulin, Sandra M. Anderson, Angela B. Lindsey, Ashley McLeod-Morin, andPhilip S. Stokes

This publication provides a background of public opinion on various aspects of mosquito control covered in the Prevent & Protect campaign.

thumbnail for publication: Understanding Public Perceptions of Mosquito-Related Information Sources and Adapting Research Findings to the Needs of Industry Professionals

Understanding Public Perceptions of Mosquito-Related Information Sources and Adapting Research Findings to the Needs of Industry Professionals

Shelli Rampold, Ricky Telg, Alena Poulin, Sandra M. Anderson, Angela B. Lindsey, Ashley McLeod-Morin, andPhilip S. Stokes

This document describes the importance of understanding and adapting to public perceptions of information sources and how scientists can adapt their research findings based upon the needs of professionals in the field to create usable outreach materials.

Using Social Media to Communicate about Mosquito Control

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Ricky Telg, Philip S. Stokes, Alena Poulin, Shelli Rampold, Angela B. Lindsey, andSandra M. Anderson

The Prevent & Protect publication series focuses on creating different material formats to resonate with various audiences and on maximizing the efficacy of communicating with the public about mosquito-related risks and mosquito control topics. The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) created the Prevent & Protect project to educate local elected and appointed officials and targeted audiences about mosquito control in a simplified, understandable format to increase public understanding of scientific information on the topic. An overview of the Prevent & Protect project is available in the Ask IFAS publication Public Perceptions of Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control (https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC357). This document explains how to effectively use social media to communicate in an emergency situation, specifically related to mosquito control. This publication also provides details on integrating the Prevent & Protect emergenc

thumbnail for publication: Diffusion of Innovation Explaining Support for Septic to Sewer System Conversion Programs Among Florida Residents: Lessons for Educators and Related Stakeholders

Diffusion of Innovation Explaining Support for Septic to Sewer System Conversion Programs Among Florida Residents: Lessons for Educators and Related Stakeholders

Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura A. Warner, Lisa Krimsky, Shelli Rampold, andSravani Pasula

Water quality impaired by excess nutrients has been linked to negative effects on human health, the environment, and the economy. Residential septic systems (i.e., onsite sewage treatment) contribute to these excess nutrients. Conversion from a septic system to a sewer system (hereafter referred to as S2S) is one way to mitigate pollution from excess nutrients. There are voluntary and mandatory S2S conversion programs throughout and beyond Florida. While there are multiple benefits of making such a change, S2S conversion is a complex and costly process. This document was developed to aid environmental management professionals, policymakers, and communication and education professionals (e.g., Extension agents) in understanding residents’ perceptions pertaining to S2S conversion. More details on the study presented in this document are available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115651.