Scientists Create the Next Generation of Living Robots
Last year, a team of biologists and computer scientists from Tufts and UVM created novel, tiny self-healing biological machines from frog cells called “Xenobots." The same team has now created life forms that self-assemble a body from single cells, do not require muscle cells to move, and even demonstrate the capability of recordable memory.
Viewing Anthropology as Politics “from the Ground Up”
Associate Professor of Anthropology Amahl Bishara’s global take on what we can learn from other communities by direct observation shapes her outlook on justice and human rights.
Keeping an Eye Toward Service and Demystifying Mentorship
Gantcher Professor Heather Nathans is all about making service to her communities a priority and shares one out-of-the-box way she humanizes bonding.
Survey Analyzes Community Views on Policing in Medford and Somerville
While community residents express some satisfaction, they see inequalities and opportunity for change according to survey conducted by Brian Schaffner, Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies and students.
Bárbara Brizuela Named Dean of GSAS
Dean of academic affairs in Arts and Sciences will take on leadership role in graduate education at Tufts.
Bob Cook to Step Down from Roles as Dean
After a sabbatical, Cook will focus on his research, teaching in the psychology department.
March Madness for Research Teams
Two Tufts science groups are competing in STAT’s best innovations in biomedicine competition—and you can vote now.
Making Health Care for the Most Marginalized a Priority
Madina Agénor, Gerald R. Gill Assistant Professor of Race, Culture, and Society in the Department of Community Health, examines how social inequities related to race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity influence people’s access to life-saving services
Teaching Toward Equity: Examining Race and Policing
In the wake of police killings of Black Americans, a political science class takes students beyond the headlines.
Remembering Michael Downing
A lecturer in the Department of English and prolific writer, he taught creative writing at Tufts for 20 years.