No Grumpy Old Men in the World of Chimps
New research from Zarin Machanda, Usen Family Career Development Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, is highlighted in an article in the New York Times.
Local Governments Favor the White and Wealthy
Representation is not equitable for people of color and the poor, shows new book by Brian Schaffner, Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies, Department of Political Science.
3 Questions: A Neuroscientist on Experiencing Stress about Elections
Lisa Shin, professor of psychology, talks about the difference between trauma and stress and what to do about it.
How Does COVID-19 Create Inequity in K-12 Education?
Lessons from a Pandemic: Amid COVID-19, sociology professor Natasha Warikoo says educators and parents must keep equity as their focus.
Three Things to Look for in the Presidential Debates
Deborah Schildkraut, J95, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, explains how to decipher the candidates’ approaches.
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.