Fatima Lawan, A23
Fatima Lawan's studies have centered around environmental racism, pollution, climate change, and how these things can disproportionately affect the health of oppressed groups in the United States.
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An Advocate for the Wildlife in Our Own Backyards
Jon Regosin, AG03, cares for species from grasshopper sparrows to bog turtles in the vernal pools, pine barrens, and other habitats of Massachusetts
Two Tufts Faculty Elected to World’s Largest Scientific Society
Professor of Biology Mitch McVey and Professor of Orthodontics Pamela Yelick are named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Uncovering the Secrets of Resilience in Nature
Tufts biology researchers are studying species from birds and tadpoles to fruit flies seeking to understand their strength in face of natural and man-made challenges
Exploring the Amazing Life and Lights of the Ocean Depths
Marine biologist Edie Widder, J73, highlights fascinating and fragile ocean creatures in her book Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea
Why Giving Voice to Indigenous Communities Matters for Sustainability
For Adrianna Muir, A02, director of conservation collaboration at The Nature Conservancy, lasting solutions depend on building trust and partnerships
Remembering Nancy Milburn
The former dean of Jackson College was a role model for women in science
Why Don’t All Birds Fly South for the Winter?
Deciding to stick around in the chilly weather is more about food than temperature, says Professor of Biology Michael Reed
Out on the Mystic, Tisch Summer Fellows Make a Difference
Kyrielle Lord, E24, and Sam Markowitz, A23, combined their interest in environmental stewardship and passion for social change as Tisch Summer Fellows at the Mystic River Watershed Association this summer