The Long History of Xenophobia in America
From colonial times to today, the demonization of outsiders has existed alongside the idea of the U.S. as a nation built by immigrants, says Tufts alumna Erika Lee, J91, a professor at the University of Minnesota.
How Historians Shape the Teaching of History
Who gets to tell the story of the past? It’s a question that has transformed the Tufts curriculum.
The Quest for Justice: Revitalizing Cities
To boost equity, we must rethink the police, invest in sustainable cities, and ensure that people of color are at the table, argue Tufts experts
Warning witnesses of the possibility of misinformation helps protect their memory accuracy
New research from Professor Ayanna Thomas and Assistant Professor Elizabeth Race in the Department of Psychology could enhance interview procedures and protocols and help everyday memory.
Faculty Focus: Fall 2020
Stephanie Badde is the new Stibel Family Assistant Professor of Brain and Cognitive Science in the Department of Psychology, Kasso Akochaye Okoudjou is a new professor in the Department of Mathematics, and Steve Cicala is a new assistant professor in the Department of Economics.
How Urban Planning Helped Create a Divided and Very Unequal Minneapolis
The laws governing housing, along with redlining, were part of the systemic efforts to maintain structural racism, Julian Agyeman, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning in a piece originally published in the Conversation
Women, college graduates, Democrats more likely to self-isolate to reduce coronavirus risks
Survey also finds differences in prevalence of COVID-19 testing based on geographic, personal and socio-economic factors
Tufts Awards Seed Funding for Work in Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Addiction
A new endowment supports education, research and civic engagement initiatives designed to support individuals and families who have been affected by the opioid crisis
Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development Ranked 3rd in North America of 50 Ph.D. Granting Programs
A new study published in Family Science Review finds that the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development is one of the top 3 programs in North America for research productivity and industriousness when controlling for the size of the faculty.
Faculty Focus: Spring 2020
Two accomplished faculty will join Tufts in the Spring 2020 semester. Natasha Kumar Warikoo is a new professor in the Department of Sociology, and Jill VanTongeren is a new associate professor in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.