Faculty in the News
Spring 2023
Was ’Oumuamua, the First Known Interstellar Object, Less Weird Than We Thought?
March 22, 2023
Scientific American
Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy Jane Luu is quoted throughout this article about a new study that offers an explanation for the strange behavior of the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua,' which passed through our solar system in 2017.
3 New liver transplant rules yield winners, losers as wasted organs reach record high
March 21, 2023
The Washington Post
In this in-depth analysis of the U.S.’ liver transplant allocation system, Associate Professor in the Departments of Community Health and Occupational Therapist Keren Ladin is briefly quoted about why certain regions of the U.S. have higher availability of ‘donation eligible’ organs.
Jazz Album Review: “Luis Russell - At the Swing Cats Ball”
March 21, 2023
Arts Fuse
Senior Lecturer of Music Michael Ullman reviews “Luis Russell: At the Swing Cats Ball,” an album restored from recently discovered recordings.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It a Zero-Sum Proposition?
March 21, 2023
Court Leader
Professor of Psychology Samuel Sommers joins this episode of the “CLAPodcast” to discuss his 2011 collaborative research examining perceived reverse racism discrimination and racial prejudice among whites in the U.S.
Please Get Me Out of Dead-Dog TikTok
March 20, 2023
The Atlantic
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver comments on TikTok’s recommendation algorithm and the lack of nuance in how “these systems do these kind of clunky moves.”
Surviving Academia: An Interview with Lorgia García Peña Pt. 2
March 20, 2023
African American Intellectual History Society
Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Lorgia García Peña discusses her 2022 book “Community as Rebellion: A Syllabus for Surviving Academia as a Woman of Color” in this second part of an interview.
Ukrainian Academic Takes Refuge In Medford Thanks To Tufts Program
March 16, 2023
Daily Voice
This article highlights Tufts’ Scholars at Risk program, sharing the experiences of Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations Volodymr Dubovy of Ukraine and Fletcher's Visiting Scholar Sima Samar, a refugee from Afghanistan.
Opinion How GOP donors can get the best value for their money
March 15, 2023
Washington Post
Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh is quoted about supporting local candidates in this opinion piece on the impact of small-dollar donations.
Critics denounce a lack of transparency around GPT-4’s tech
March 15, 2023
Fast Company
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver comments on OpenAI’s release of GPT-4, its latest landmark AI model.
Advocating for Archaeology’s New Purpose
March 15, 2023
Sapiens
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Craig Cipolla co-authors this opinion piece advocating for a shift in archaeology's purpose towards “archaeological reclamation” working with community partners “to reclaim sites and landscapes, to rewrite narratives about historically marginalized communities, and to restore cultural traditions.”
How Did the Universe Begin?
March 14, 2023
Discover Magazine
Professor of Physics & Astronomy Alexander Vilenkin on the quantum tunneling theory of the creation of the universe is linked in this article.
30 Books Critics Think You Should Read Right Now
March 14, 2023
LitHub
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge’s book The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family is among the 2022 National Book Critics Circle Awards finalists for Biography.
Westphalia in the Modern Context
March 14, 2023
Indian Defence Review
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is quoted from a 2021 Grid article on the possible scenario of a Chinese landing on Taiwan, noting it would “be the most complex operation in modern military history.”
Crisis, christianity in Africa
March 13, 2023
Graphic Ghana
Professor of History Elizabeth Foster’s book African Catholic: Decolonization and the Transformation of the Church is referenced in this article.
Oscars 2023: Why has the Academy done away with the ‘red’ carpet this year?
March 12, 2023
The Indian Express
A 1993 article by Professor of Classical Studies Gregory Crane is cited in this piece examining the history of the red carpet.
The Treaty Of Westphalia In Modern Context
March 10, 2023
Eurasia Review
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is quoted in this op-ed, saying that a Chinese landing on Taiwan would “be the most complex operation in modern military history.”
Women of Color and the Neoliberal University: An Interview with Lorgia García Peña Pt. 1
March 10, 2023
aaihs.org
Professor, Studies in the Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Lorgia García Peña discusses her 2022 book Community as Rebellion: A Syllabus for Surviving Academia as a Woman of Color in this first part of an interview.
How Can Museums Truly Shake Off Their Colonial Legacy?
March 8, 2023
Hyperallergic
Professor of the Practice and Director of Curatorial Studies Kelli Morgan explores why representation by itself will not end inequity in art museums.
How researchers are trying to harness the electricity in the human body
March 8, 2023
NPR
Terry Gross and her guest in this “Fresh Air” segment on bioelectricity research discuss some of Professor of Biology Michael Levin's work.
5 SECA artists at SFMOMA show the vivid present and promising future of Bay Area art
March 8, 2023
SF Chronicle Datebook
Professor of the Practice Cathy Lu is among the current San Francisco Museum of Modern Art SECA Art Award winners, whose works are on display at the museum through May 29. Lu comments on her hanging ceramic installation “Resurgence,” pictured, and being a SECA winner.
Professor Moon Duchin - using maths to combat gerrymandering
March 8, 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin appears on this New Zealand radio program to discuss how data science can be used to ensure a fairer voting system and bring about democratic reform. Duchin visited New Zealand to give a lecture at University of Auckland.
New Zealand's voting system ‘one of the best’
March 8, 2023
Stuff
Ahead of an upcoming lecture at University of Auckland, Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin discusses the benefits of New Zealand’s mixed member proportional representation (MMP) voting system in this interview.
The Subversive Art of Phillis Wheatley
March 7, 2023
The New York Times
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge reviews “The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence,” by David Waldstreicher, a new biography of the late-18th-century African American poet.
How Asian Americans Came To Play A Central Role In The Battle Over Affirmative Action
March 7, 2023
FiveThirtyEight
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on one of the race-conscious admissions cases before the Supreme Court and the plaintiff’s strategy to “change the narrative on affirmative action by putting Asian Americans front and center.” Warikoo is the author of “Is Affirmative Action Fair?: The Myth of Equity in College Admissions.”
209 - Black Reconstruction in America
March 7, 2023
Player FM
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field joins this episode of the “History in Focus” (presented by “The Kitchen Sisters Podcast”) discussing the lasting impact of W. E. B. Du Bois’ magnum opus “Black Reconstruction in America.”
From physics to mind — Prof. Michael Levin
March 2, 2023
lifeboat.com
This blog post shares a video of Professor of Biology Michael Levin’s Life Perceives symposium talk “From physics to mind: the journey of cognition seen through the lens of embryonic development.”
How TikTok And Bill Nye Are Winning The Edutainment Wars
March 2, 2023
Forbes
Professor of Math Christoph Borgers comments on the impact of online video education, sharing the example of how Grant Sanderson, who produces the math visualization YouTube channel 3Blue1Brown, attracted 400 students to the 2022 Guterman Lecture.
A more hawkish China policy? 5 takeaways from House committee’s inaugural hearing on confronting Beijing
March 1, 2023
The Conversation
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley shares takeaways from the inaugural hearing of the US House's Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, which aims to address the perceived growing threat of China.
Where Rich Students Are Told: ‘You Deserve This’
March 1, 2023
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on how the Ivy League school “ideal of diversity” shapes students’ views of “collective merit.” Warikoo is the author of the 2016 book “The Diversity Bargain.”
Twitter is not restricting Ukrainian flag emoji
February 28, 2023
AFP Fact Check
Associate Professor of Political Science Oxana Shevel comments on a false Twitter notification regarding the use of the Ukrainian flag emoji in profiles.
Scientists Are Growing Mini Brains That Show Neural Activity. Are They Conscious, Too?
February 28, 2023
Popular Mechanics
Ongoing collaborative xenobot research involving A&S biologists is mentioned in this subscriber-only article.
Aztec hummingbirds, Indian sunbirds
February 25, 2023
The Hindu
Professor of Psychology Aniruddh Patel comments on the connection between having the ability to control throat muscles to mimic a sound and the ability to move to sound rhythms. (This article requires a subscription for full access.)
Can cancer cells communicate?
February 28, 2023
Cancer Research UK
This article mentions Professor of Biology Michael Levin’s body of research exploring bioelectricity and regeneration, linking to a 2021 New Yorker profile.
The war in Ukraine triggered a reckoning in universities
February 24, 2023
Coda Story
Associate Professor of Political Science Oxana Shevel comments on changing approaches to teaching about Russian history.
The amazing ways electricity in your body shapes you and your health
February 22, 2023
New Scientist
Professor of Biology Michael Levin’s work to learn about and harness the role that electricity plays in biology. (A subscription is required for access.)
What Marketers Should Know About the Social Media Cases Before the Supreme Court
February 22, 2023
Adweek
Professor of Sociology Sarah Sobieraj comments on how advertising on social media platforms would be impacted by abandoning algorithms, a possibility raised by a Supreme Court case that is considering a statute that offers immunity to tech platforms for the third-party content they host.
Brain marker indicates vulnerability to PTSD
February 22, 2023
Futurity
Professor of Psychology Lisa M. Shin comments on her new collaborative research using brain activity neuroimaging that could give insight into the neural mechanisms underlying the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
A Supreme Court case involving Google raises questions about how tech manages content
February 21, 2023
Marketplace
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver comments in this “Marketplace” segment on YouTube’s recommendation algorithm, which he says is needed because the “scale of these platforms is so overwhelming.”
Jazz Album Review: “Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section” - Unquenchable Talent
February 21, 2023
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews the Craft reissue of the 1957 jazz album “Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section.”
FreshEd #309 - Affirmative Action in the USA (Natasha Warikoo)
February 20, 2023
Player FM
Lenore Stern Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo joins this “FreshEd” podcast episode to discuss affirmative action in U.S. higher education.
Feel first, think second: Is our brain really cut out for the modern world?
February 19, 2023
Big Think
Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy Daniel Dennett believes that the human brain will gradually become better-suited to the complicated risks of the modern era, saying, “We’re going to develop more and better-thinking tools.”
Has China’s Power Peaked? Debate with Ian Bremmer and Michael Beckley
February 17, 2023
American Enterprise Institute
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley participates in this “Intelligence Squared” episode to debate whether China’s power has peaked.
Back Scatter: The beauty of freezing water
February 17, 2023
Physics Today
Professor of Chemistry Mary Jane Shultz describes the conditions that create hoarfrost, which is “light, airy, and delicate” in appearance. A link to Shultz’s February 2018 Physics Today article on crystal growth in ice and snow is included.
Boston biotech has raised nearly $10 million to study limb regrowth
February 16, 2023
The Boston Globe
Professor of Biology Michael Levin and Professor of Biomedical Engineering David Kaplan have received $8 million from the latest fundraising round for their startup Morphoceuticals, which they founded in 2020 to advance technology for enabling people to regrow limbs lost as a result of trauma or disease. Levin and Kaplan collaborated on 2022 research that enabled adult frogs to regrow a functional, nearly complete limb.
Unearthing Conflict and Complicity: On Kerri K. Greenidge’s “The Grimkes”
February 15, 2023
Los Angeles Review of Books
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge’s new book “The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family.”
Policymakers, tourists look beyond ecotourism
February 15, 2023
Discover Magazine
Professor of Biology Sara Lewis is quoted about the rise of firefly ecotourism and the balance required in order to protect the insects.
Democrats are for rich people? Republicans are not? Has the world turned upside down?
February 14, 2023
Undercurrent Events
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner and Tisch College’s Kaitlyn Gaus has found that the increased shift in Democratic political support in U.S. suburban areas can be attributed to changing voting patterns of white college-educated suburban voters.
Black History in Action for Cambridgeport revival at St. Augustine’s Church
honors a lengthy legacy
February 13, 2023
Cambridge Day
Professor of History Kris Manjapra is noted as the founder of Black History in Action for Cambridgeport, which is working to restore and preserve St. Augustine’s Church as a center for black history and culture.
For the transgender community, work can be a difficult world to navigate
February 13, 2023
The Boston Globe
Lecturer Matisse DuPont is quoted about their experience attending the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce's job fair focused on the transgender community.
The Conservative Challenge to Liberalism that goes Deeper than Self-Interest
February 12, 2023
Washington Post
Professor of Political Science Jeff Berry, Professor of Political Science Debbie Schildkraut, and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Jim Glaser's recent publication "Ideology and Support for Federalism in Theory—And in Practice" was featured in this article published by the Washington Post.
Trump’s former team of rivals returns to challenge him
February 11, 2023
The Boston Globe
Professor of Political Science Jeffrey Berry is quoted about the motivation for former members of Donald Trump’s administration to consider running for president in 2024.
Time for a light-smart life
February 10, 2023
Deccan Herald
This article references collaborative 2020 A&S research that found firefly colonies around the globe are facing extinction due to human-generated factors such as habitat destruction and light pollution.
Trails into the past: The pathways of African American history stretch across the US
February 8, 2023
USA TODAY
This article highlights the African American Trail Project developed by Associate Professor of History Kendra Field and Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge, who is quoted.
Boston's Reparations Task Force commences work
February 8, 2023
Boston.com
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge has been named to the City of Boston’s Reparations Task Force, which will study the historic impacts of slavery on the city's Black population and make recommendations on potential repairs.
Where's the Art in the AP African American Studies Curriculum?
February 7, 2023
Hyperallergic
Director of Curatorial Studies Kelli Morgan is quoted about the lack of contemporary visual art and artists within the new Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies curriculum and source materials, saying “Seeing Black artists, especially these days at the level that is being done, is vital. It’s beyond critical.”
Why are colleges offering up more DEI degrees? Demand for diversity expertise is growing
February 6, 2023
USA Today
Professor of the Practice Silas Pinto, also co-director of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership Program, says that DEI is “very much about saving lives and doing that in an intentional way.”
China 'morphing into ultimate Orwellian state to keep Communists in power'
February 4, 2023
The Sun
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is quoted from an “Intelligence Squared” podcast debate on China’s global power status and the government’s invasive surveillance tactics.
Nick Seaver, "Computing Taste: Algorithms and the Makers of Music Recommendation"
February 2, 2023
Player FM
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver joins this “Sociology” podcast episode to discusses his new book Computing Taste: Algorithms and the Makers of Music Recommendation.
Brain activity could predict who is most likely to get PTSD
February 1, 2023
New Atlas
Professor of Psychology Lisa M. Shin comments on her new collaborative research using brain activity neuroimaging that could give insight into the neural mechanisms underlying the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
New theory on timing for human settlement of some parts of tropical Pacific
February 1, 2023
NSF Job Opportunities
Associate Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences Andrew Kemp is quoted about his new collaborative research finding that rising sea-levels in Micronesia have obscured archeological evidence related to patterns and timing of human settlement of Remote Oceania.
A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads
February 1, 2023
The Conversation
A piece by Professor of History Kris Manjapra discussing emancipation myths and realities as well as the meaning of Juneteenth is included in this list of essential reads on Black history.
China 'learning from Putin's disaster' as they prepare for all-out Taiwan blitz
January 31, 2023
The Irish Sun
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is quoted from an “Intelligence Squared” podcast debate on China’s global power status. (The full podcast will be available February 17.)
Jazz Album Review: Pianist Kenny Barron - Cherish “The Source”
Januart 30, 2023
Art Fuse
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews jazz pianist Kenny Barron’s new album, “The Source.”
Daniel C. Dennett — What is Consciousness?
January 27, 2023
Life Boat
Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy Daniel Dennett appears in this video to define and describe consciousness.
Neuroimaging study offers new insight into brain activity patterns linked to PTSD
January 26, 2023
PsyPost
Professor of Psychology Lisa M. Shin comments on her new collaborative research using brain activity neuroimaging that could give insight into the neural mechanisms underlying the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD).
In the news: Robert Terrell
January 25, 2023
Bay State Banner
Lecturer in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Robert Terrell has been appointed as executive director of Boston’s Office of Fair Housing and Equity.
Leominster HS ‘Celebrating the Success of Women of Color’ speaker series continues
January 25, 2023
Sentinel & Enterprise
This article highlights Professor and Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences Ayanna Thomas’ visit to Leominster High School’s “Celebrating the Success of Women of Color” speaker series.
Here’s How Art Schools Are Dealing With The Rise of AI Generators
January 24, 2023
Vice
Professor of the Practice Kurt Ralske is among the art educators sharing their approach to exploring the topic of Artificial Intelligence-generated art.
From the bookshelf: ‘Danger zone: the coming conflict with China’
January 23, 2023
The Strategist
This is a book review of Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict With China by Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley and co-author Hal Brands.
A Revolutionary Red City? Justin Hollander Savors and Fears the First City on Mars
January 20, 2023
LitHub
Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Justin Hollander joins LitHub’s “Keen On” podcast to discuss his forthcoming book “The First City on Mars: An Urban Planner’s Guide to Settling the Red Planet.”
Rekindi #29 — Bioelectricity, Regeneration, Cancer Suppression & Xenobots
January 20, 2023
Lifeboat
Professor of Biology Michael Levin joins this episode of “Rekindi” to discuss bioelectricity, regeneration, the future of medicine, and the act of free will.
Hauser & Wirth and Fort Gansevoort to Co-Represent Winfred Rembert Estate
January 19, 2023
ARTnews
Professor of Philosophy Erin Kelly collaborated on Winfred Rembert’s memoir “Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South.”
Gov. Healey's opportunity to drive transformative change
January 19, 2023
CommonWealth Magazine
Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Julian Agyeman and Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo are co-authors of this piece calling for Massachusetts Governor Healey to embrace a transformative policy agenda by “making large integrated public investments that link housing, education, transportation, environment, and health.”
A Shrinking, Aging China May Have Backed Itself Into a Corner
January 18, 2023
New York Times
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is quoted about the theory that China’s declining population will lead to decline in its global power. Beckley is noted as co-author of “Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China.”
Wu names Terrell as Executive Director of the Office of Fair Housing and Equity
January 17, 2023
Mission Hill Gazette
Lecturer in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Robert Terrell has been appointed as executive director of Boston’s Office of Fair Housing and Equity.
How to build the first city on Mars
January 15, 2023
Newstalk
Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Justin Hollander was a guest on Ireland's national talk radio station, Newstalk, to discuss his new book The First City on Mars: An Urban Planner’s Guide to Settling the Red Planet.
Hitting the Books: How to build a music recommendation 'information-space-beast'
There's a planet's worth of tunes 'data alchemist' Glenn McDonald want to help you find.
January 15, 2023
Engadget
In an excerpt from his book Computing Taste: Algorithms and the Makers of Music Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver explores data scientist Glenn McDonald's unique landscape-based methodology for surfacing all the tracks you never knew you couldn't live without.
Pakistan’s security challenges necessitate a new approach
January 31, 2023
Al Jazeera
Assistant Professor of Political Science Fahd Humayun examines how Pakistan’s leaders can address the country’s growing security challenges and failing counterterrorism strategies.
Jazz Album Review: “Blues & Bach: The Music of John Lewis” - A Remarkable Accomplishment
January 12, 2023
artsfuse
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews the Enrico Pieranunzi Trio and Orchestra album “Blues & Bach: The Music of John Lewis.”
New book looks at the slaveholding past of the Grimke Sisters
January 10, 2023
WBUR
On this episode of “Radio Boston,” Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge discusses her new book “The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family.”
Biden Bows to Blackmail on Migrants
January 8, 2023
Wall Street Journal
Associate Professor of Political Science Kelly Greenhill has also been featured in this Wall Street Journal article.
Biden Bows to Blackmail on Migrants
January 7, 2023
The Wall Street Journal
Associate Professor of Political Science Kelly Greenhill’s research on the use of migration as a geopolitical weapon is cited and a 2016 essay on the topic is linked.
COLUMN: ‘I did all of it,’ acknowledges mastermind of breathtaking college admissions scandal
January 5, 2023
Hechinger Report
Lenore Stern Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on the potential for change in unfair college admissions practices.
A look at what history can teach us about what to expect in 2023
January 4, 2023
WBUR Newsroom
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge joins this “Radio Boston” discussion on how 2022 fits in our collective history and what that means for 2023.
Patient Decision Aid Helps Clarify Options for Older Adults With Advanced CKD
January 4, 2023
Renal & Urology News
Associate Professor in the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Community Health Keren Ladin is the first author of a new collaborative study finding that the web based Decision-Aid for Renal Therapy (DART) improved decision quality and helped clarify treatment preferences among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) versus traditional care.
Russia ready to lose 70K more soldiers before June, Ukraine predicts
January 3, 2023
Newsweek
Associate Professor of Political Science Oxana Shevel is quoted at length about challenges facing Russia in its campaign in Ukraine, noting that "time is not on their side.”
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine triggers soul-searching among Russia scholars in West
January 3, 2023
Lithuanian National Radio and Television
Associate Professor of Political Science Oxana Shevel comments on how academia should approach teaching Russian history of imperialism and colonialism.
Companies are talking up politics – but is it mostly hot air?
January 3, 2023
CommonWealth Magazine
In this “Codcast” episode and accompanying article, Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh discusses the concept of political hobbyism, coined in his 2020 book “Politics is for Power.”
U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End
January 2, 2023
Business View Magazine
Associate Professor of Economics Steve Cicala comments on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on energy markets, particularly the renewable sector.
Moscow's Invasion Of Ukraine Triggers 'Soul-Searching' At Western Universities As Scholars Rethink Russian Studies
January 1, 2023
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Associate Professor of Political Science Oxana Shevel comments on how academia should approach teaching Russian history of imperialism and colonialism.
Fall 2022
The Best Art Books of 2022
December 29, 2022
Hyperallergic
Professor of the Practice Anthony Romero's most recent book Lastgaspism: Art and Survival in the Age of Pandemic was recently named one of the best art books of 2022.
Time for a New Emancipation Proclamation
December 27, 2022
The Boston Globe
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge is quoted from her book “Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter.”
Opt out of MCAS: New Bedford, UMass Dartmouth educator on opting out
December 27, 2022
South Coast Today
Senior Lecturer of Education Erin Seaton says that a movement to help parents opt their children out of the MCAS in grades 3 to 8 “is a promising next step in rethinking whether or not we can abolish or change assessments."
5 elections to watch in 2023 – what’s at stake as millions head to the ballot box around the globe
December 26, 2022
The Conversation
Mary Richardson Professor of History, Arts and Sciences Ayesha Jalal describes the circumstances surrounding Pakistan’s general election for 2023, noting “it will be a consequential election.”
Now is time for Worcester to invest big in transit
December 25, 2022
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Justin Hollander, A96, Professor, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy, wrote an opinion piece reflecting on the Green Line Extension opening and calling for new “bus rapid transit” in New England’s second largest city.
Rap v. United States
December 23, 2022
Progressive Magazine
Associate Professor of Music Stephan Pennington comments on misperceptions of Black artists, saying because they are treated as only speaking about their feelings and themselves, “they never get to be metaphorical.”
Grab a cracker: Meet the microbes that make your holiday cheese plate
December 23, 2022
MSN
Associate Professor of Biology Benjamin Wolfe is quoted about the role of the microbiome in creating distinct aromas, flavors, and qualities of cheeses.
Why have millions of Americans moved to these countries instead?
December 23, 2022
The Washington Post
Associate Professor of Sociology Helen Marrow's research is mentioned, demonstrating that a large majority of Americans want to move abroad to explore or have an adventure.
Tron’s Justin Sun Was Secret Top Client of Crypto Asset Manager Valkyrie
December 22, 2022
Coindesk
Professor of Economics Chris McHugh is quoted in this article examining the implications of centralization in the crypto industry through the example of Valkyrie Investments.
Why the super rich are inevitable
December 22, 2022
Pudding
Professor of Mathematics Bruce Boghosian is quoted from a 2019 Scientific American article about the Tufts-developed “affine wealth model."
Antisemitism isn’t new. So why did 2022 feel different?
December 22, 2022
Vox
Data from a 2022 collaborative report by Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh examining antisemitism among minorities in the U.S. is highlighted in this article, which appears in two additional media outlets.
Turning resolutions into habits
December 21, 2022
Medical Xpress
Professor and Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences Ayanna Thomas explains some of the psychological mechanisms behind establishing new habits.
Black America’s Anti-Semitism Problem
December 21, 2022
The Washington Free Beacon
Data from a 2022 collaborative report by Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh examining antisemitism among minorities in the U.S. is highlighted in this article.
Research Triumphs of 2022
December 21, 2022
Special Chem 4 Coatings Ingredients
Collaborative A&S and Engineering research that found a way to turn silk into a water repellent material that could be used in a wide range of consumer and medical products is highlighted in this round-up of 2022 breakthrough research developments in the field of paints and coatings.
Decision Aid Improves Decision Quality for Seniors With CKD
December 20, 2022
Health Day
Associate Professor in the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Community Health Keren Ladin is the first author of a new collaborative study finding that the web based Decision-Aid for Renal Therapy (DART) improved decision quality and helped clarify treatment preferences among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) versus traditional care.
5,700 years of sea-level change in Micronesia hint at humans arriving much earlier than we thought
December 19, 2022
The Conversation
Associate Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences Andrew Kemp coauthors this article about his new collaborative research finding that rising sea-levels in Micronesia have obscured archeological evidence related to patterns and timing of human settlement of Remote Oceania.
The Grimkes
December 18, 2022
C-SPAN
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge discusses her new book “The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family” in this appearance at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library on November 15.
'Affirmative Action Improves Diversity on US Campuses, Benefits Asian Americans'
December 18, 2022
The Quint
Lenore Stern Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo discusses the affirmative action debate in the United States in this interview. Warikoo is the author of “Is Affirmative Action Fair? The Myth of Equity in College Admissions.”
At the World Cup and Beyond, Athletes Can Choose to Take a Stand
December 16, 2022
Medium
Lecturer in Political Science Katrina Lantos Swett co-authors this opinion piece calling for more athletes to put “principles ahead of profits, their values ahead of victories” and use their platforms to bring more attention to global human rights issues.
Road to Partition : Throughline
December 15, 2022
NPR
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal joins NPR's “Throughline” episode that revisits the events leading to the Partition that separated India and Pakistan as independent nations 75 years ago. (Jalal first speaks at the 11:06 mark. You can also read a transcript here.)
These Two Museums Sold Art by White Men to Buy Work by Women and Artists of Color. Did It Actually Tip the Scales?
December 15, 2022
Artnet News
Director of Curatorial Studies Kelli Morgan shares her thoughts on how museums could develop a more expansive idea of judging the diversity of their collections.
O'Pecko on Schwartz, 'Collecting the Globe: The Salem East India Marine Society Museum'
December 9, 2022
HNet_Humanities
This is a review of Lecturer in Museum Studies George H. Schwartz's 2020 book "Collecting the Globe: The Salem East India Marine Society Museum."
Green Line Extension to Medford set to open after years of delays
December 8, 2022
WBUR
Professor of Mathematics Loring Tu is quoted in this article about using the new Medford/Tufts subway station.
The Best Poetry of 2022
December 6, 2022
New York Times
Professor of the Practice of Poetry Sara Deniz Akant's new book Hyperphantasia is listed among the best poetry books of 2022 by the New York Times.
Accepting a cold war with China is the best option
December 6, 2022
Washington Examiner
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley suggests that a “cold war” competition between the United States and China may be a more effective means of improving relations than forcing cooperation and power-sharing.
The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family
December 4, 2022
WCVB Channel 5
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge joins this episode of “Cityline” to discuss her new book “The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family.”
Cannabis Has Unique Benefits For People With Bipolar Disorder, Says New Medical Research
December 3, 2022
MSN
This article references a collaborative 2016 Tufts study that showed improvement in cognitive tasks among bipolar disorder patients who had three months of medical marijuana treatment.
In the First Three Quarters of 2022, Renewable Energy Sources Produced Around 25% of The Country’s Electricity.
December 3, 2022
enviro360
Associate Professor of Economics Steve Cicala is quoted about the importance of continuing to invest in renewable energy sources in the US.
Jazz/Film Review: “An Evening of Jazz Healing” - A Thing of Beauty and Sharing
December 3, 2022
artsfuse
Senior Lecturer in the Music Department Michael Ullman reviews “An Evening of Jazz Healing,” which took place on December 1 at the Coolidge Corner Theater.
What Zero-COVID Protests Mean for China and the World
December 2, 2022
Player FM
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley joins this episode of the “In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt” podcast to discuss the zero-COVID protests against the Chinese government and their potential impacts.
Opinion: When racism comes from inside the house
December 2, 2022
Statepress
This opinion piece quotes from Professor in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Lorgia García Peña’s 2020 piece “Dismantling Anti-Blackness Together.”
Podcast links: telling stories with data
December 2, 2022
abnormalreturns
This podcast roundup includes Associate Professor of Economics Laura Gee’s episode on “Econofact Chats,” during which she discussed charitable giving and volunteering in the U.S. with Fletcher’s Michael Klein.
More Than a Jersey
December 1, 2022
The League Podcast
Andrew McClellan, Professor, Department of Art and Architecture, appears as a guest expert on the value of art and collectibles in a podcast on the theft of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl LI jersey, narrated by NFL-star Richard Sherman and available on Audible.
The role of bots in U.S. Real estate development online communication
December 1, 2022
Computers, Environment and Urban Systems
Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Justin Hollander co-wrote an article exploring how bots are a dangerous influence on the discourse that happens in response to real estate development projects.
At Home in the Asylum
December 1, 2022
The American Scholar
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal is quoted in this article examining the work of Saadat Hasan Manto as it related to India’s Partition. (This is a subscriber-only piece.)
Schooling the system: Prof. Kelli Morgan is dismantling racist practices in art museums
November 30, 2022
The Bay State Banner
Professor of the Practice Kelli Morgan is on a mission to break down exclusionary and racist practices in cultural institutions once and for all.
Will the Supreme Court Kill Affirmative Action in Admissions?
November 29, 2022
EAB
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo joins the “Office Hours with EAB” podcast to discuss her new book, Is Affirmative Action Fair? The Myth of Equity in College Admissions, and the potential impacts of two race-conscious admissions cases before the Supreme Court.
Historian delivers lecture on the real-life Dracula
November 28, 2022
palmetto report
Assistant Professor in the History of Art and Architecture Department Alice Sullivan gave a lecture at Winthrop University on Vlad III, or Vlad the Impaler, who is the inspiration for the Dracula character.
Charitable Giving in the United States
November 28, 2022
EconoFact
Associate Professor of Economics Laura Gee joins the “Econofact Podcast” to discuss charitable giving and volunteering in the U.S.
The Curious Case of Dreams and Nightmares
November 24, 2022
The Daily Star
This article on the function of dreams includes Research Assistant Professor of Biology Erik Hoel’s AI-inspired “overfitted brain hypothesis.”
Rats can bop their heads to the beat
November 23, 2022
Science News Online
Professor of Psychology Aniruddh Patel comments on research showing that rats synchronize body movements with music tempos.
U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End
November 22, 2022
Scientific American
Associate Professor of Economics Steve Cicala is optimistic that the Inflation Reduction Act will spark a renewable boom but notes some of the limits to the law’s impact.
Tufts University offers ‘Anti-Racist Curatorial Practice’ certificate
November 21, 2022
The College Fix
Director of Curatorial Studies Kelli Morgan discusses the Anti-Racist Curatorial Practice certificate program she developed, which offers an opportunity to learn about rooting out racism in museums.
Blessed are the (tiny) cheesemakers
November 17, 2022
Knowable Magazine
Associate Professor of Biology Ben Wolfe is quoted in an article about the fungi and bacteria within cheese that play a big role in shaping the flavor and texture of different varieties.
Ending affirmative action will be an 'earthquake' for colleges, companies
November 16, 2022
Newsweek
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo shares her perspective about how the college admissions process might be impacted by the outcome of two race-conscious admissions cases before the Supreme Court. (This article appears in one additional outlet. Additional commentary from Warikoo appears at the conclusion of this edition of Tufts in the News.)
Researchers find rats move to the same tempos in music that humans like
November 16, 2022
NPR
Professor of Psychology Aniruddh Patel’s comments on research showing that rats synchronize body movements with music tempos. (Patel’s segment begins at the 1:52 mark. This “All Thing Considered” segment aired on 80 additional NPR outlets.)
The First Family of Abolition
November 15, 2022
publicseminar.org
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge joins the “Why Now?” podcast to discusses her new book “The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family.”
Data overload is a real thing
November 15, 2022
Diginomica
Research Assistant Professor of Biology Erik Hoel’s research on the causal emergence theory is discussed in this article.
Simulations Using a Quantum Computer Show the Technology’s Current Limits
November 14, 2022
Physics.org
Professor of Physics and Astronomy Peter Love comments on new findings examining the use of quantum computers in real-world, everyday research, saying “Compared to our expectations in 2005, they are absolutely amazing, but they also show how much work is still ahead of us.”
Animal Ag Workers Face Many Hazards With Few Protections
November 14, 2022
Civil Eats
Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department Alex Blanchette is quoted about the lack of collective bargaining and unionizing opportunities for animal-agriculture industry workers.
Jazz Album Review: Jussi Reijonen’s “Three Seconds/ Kolme Toista” - “One Hell of a Journey”
November 13, 2022
artsfuse
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Music Michael Ullman reviewed the new album from jazz guitarist Jussi Reijonen entitled “Three Seconds/ Kolme Toista.”
Read an Excerpt from “What Is African Art?”
November 10, 2022
The University of Chicago Press Blog
This blog post includes an excerpt from History of Art and Architecture Professor Peter Probst’s new book “What Is African Art?”
Atheist Crusaders by Phillip E. Johnson
November 10, 2022
Touchstone Magazine
Professor in the Philosophy department Daniel Dennett is briefly noted as a leading member of the New Atheism intellectual movement.
The science of dance
November 9, 2022
Deutsche Welle | German wave
Professor in the Psychology Aniruddh Patel’s 2009 research with Snowball, the sulphur-crested cockatoo who spontaneously created dance moves on his own, is referenced in this article, which appears in six additional outlets.
Jazz Album Review: The Vince Guaraldi Trio - “Peanuts” and Beyond
November 9, 2022
Art Fuse
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Music Michael Ullman reviews albums of The Vince Guaraldi Trio, including their recordings of Peanuts cartoon specials.
What is affirmative action, anyway? 4 essential reads
November 7, 2022
The Conversation
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted from her October 6 The Conversation piece -highlighted and linked here as an essential read- about the impact that outlawing affirmative action would have on higher education.
Imran Khan shot: How attack will affect protest campaign led by Pakistan’s ousted leader
November 4, 2022
The Conversation
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal discusses the implications of an apparent assassination attempt on Imran Khan, a former Pakistan prime minister who was shot in the leg on November 3 as he led a protest against the government.
How Does Affirmative Action Affect College Admissions?
November 3, 2022
US News & World Report
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted throughout this article exploring how affirmative action works within the college admissions process and how it might be impacted by the outcome of two race-conscious admissions cases before the Supreme Court.
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Shuna’s Journey,’ Finally Translated Into English
November 2, 2022
The New York Times
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier reviews the first English translation of the picture book Shuna’s Journey by Hayao Miyazaki.
How serial killers captured popular culture
November 1, 2022
Phys.org
Sociology Lecturer Brett Nava-Coulter discusses the fascination with serial killers in pop culture and media.
Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl Break Bread To Keep the Spark in Their Relationship
November 1, 2022
Woman’s World
Associate Professor of Biology Benjamin Wolfe is quoted from a 2021 Tufts Now news story on the science of sourdough bread and other fermented foods.
'Where is Nancy?': How threats against women in power are tied to threats against democracy
October 31, 2022
19th News
Professor of Sociology Sarah Sobieraj is quoted about how “outrage industry” media, uses “this [extreme] rhetoric intentionally for political gain to change people’s thoughts and behaviors.”
Rembert’s Rep Rises At NXTHVN Celebration
October 31, 2022
New Haven Independent
Professor of Philosophy Erin Kelly is quoted in this article about a celebration of Winfred Rembert's art at NXTHVN art gallery. Kelly collaborated on Rembert’s memoir “Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South.” (A photo of Kelly is included in the article, which appears in one additional outlet.)
How a faulty understanding of college admissions hurts affirmative action
October 31, 2022
The Washington Post
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo writes this piece outlining why “affirmative action can and should continue to play a role in the future of higher education.” Warikoo is the author of the book Is Affirmative Action Fair? The Myth of Equity in College Admissions.
Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the fate of affirmative action. Follow live updates
October 31, 2022
The Boston Globe
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is among the experts contributing to live updates during the October 31 Supreme Court arguments on affirmative action.
Jazz Album Review: Newvelle Records’ Renewal Collection - A Beautifully Compact Clarity
October 30, 2022
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer Michael Ullman reviews Newell Records’ “Renewal Collection,” featuring compositions by Elan Mehler, Michael Blake, Dave Liebman, and Nadje Noordhuis.
Slavery’s Indelible Stain on a White Abolitionist Legend
October 29, 2022
New York Times
The New York Times reviewed Assistant Professor in Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Kerri Greenidge's book The Grimkes, which provides a nuanced, revisionist account of an American family best known for a pair of white abolitionist sisters.
How a Royal Visit Helped Weaken the Crown’s Grip on the Caribbean
October 29, 2022
The Nation
Professor of History Kris Manjapra is quoted about the British government’s compensation to former slave-owning families and organizations despite reluctance to provide reparations to former colonies.
From a near-lynching and prison to a Pulitzer Prize. A Connecticut artist and writer’s life story resonates today.
October 28, 2022
Hartford Courant
Professor of Philosophy Erin Kelly discusses her collaboration with Winfred Rembert on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South (Bloomsbury 2021). (This content is available to subscribers only, but it can be viewed for free on Yahoo.)
Molecular glue stabilizes single-atom catalysts
October 28, 2022
Chemical & Engineering News
John Wade Professor of Chemistry Charles Sykes discusses new research developing a “molecular glue” that stabilizes metal atoms in place, but leaves them catalytically active, which is “an impressive example of engineering at the atomic scale.”
On #EconTwitter, #MeToo anger is boiling over
October 28, 2022
19th News
Associate Professor of Economics Laura Gee is quoted in an article about abuse and harassment in the male dominated field of economics.
Harvard SCOTUS case could change affirmative action
October 26, 2022
WBUR
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo discusses what affirmative action is and how two Supreme Court cases could drastically change the way colleges and universities handle the admissions process.
Social ties critical to surviving disasters
October 26, 2022
Bay State Banner
Interim Chair and Professor in Urban and Environmental Policy (UEP) Justin Hollander wrote an op-ed about social connectedness during times of extreme weather, co-authored by UEP Graduate Student Vernon K. Walker, Professor of the Practice in Mechanical Engineering James Intriligator, and Lecturer at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Joshua Ellsworth.
Celebrating the life and legacy of New Haven resident Winfred Rembert
October 24, 2022
Where We Live
Professor of Philosophy Erin Kelly joins Connecticut Public’s “Where We Live” to discuss her collaboration with Winfred Rembert on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South.” (Kelly’s segment begins at 12:25.)
Tufts names new medical, fine arts deans
October 22, 2022
The Business Journals
Incoming Dean of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Scheri Fultineer, along with Dean of the School of Medicine Helen Boucher, is briefly profiled as a newly appointed dean. (This article requires a subscription for access.)
Five things you need to know today, and the horror genre rakes in the cash
October 20, 2022
The Business Journals
This article quotes from and links to a 2018 Tufts Now news story in which Sol Gittleman Professor of History of Art and Architecture Malcolm Turvey explains the appeal of horror movies.
College admissions should be about fulfilling institutions’ missions—affirmative action can help them do it
October 20, 2022
Brookings Institution
In a new op-ed, Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo shows how admissions decisions serve to further the organizational needs of the university and suggests how selective colleges should take a “much stronger stance” in defending affirmative action. Warikoo is the author of the new book “Is Affirmative Action Fair?”
75 Years Post Partition: Can India and Pakistan Be Friends?
October 19, 2022
Talk Radio 702
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal joins an episode of the podcast “The Agenda with Steve Paikin” to discuss the outlook for relations between India and Pakistan, where tensions remain high 75 years after the partition of the two countries.
'Autistic students' may experience 'gender queerness' more than others, teacher claims
October 19, 2022
WJLA
Assistant Professor in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study & Human Development Eileen Crehan comments on the timing for teaching students with autism about sex education.
Will Artificial Intelligence Make Authors Obsolete?
October 19, 2022
IEEE Computer Society
Research Assistant Professor of Biology Erik Hoel is quoted from a June 2021 Electric Literature piece examining his experiment to see if an artificial neural network called GPT-3 could have written his novel, “The Revelations.”
A scientist created a robot out of frog cells. Could it unlock the secrets of human health?
October 18, 2022
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Scientist Douglas Blackiston discusses Tufts’ ongoing collaborative xenobot research and the potential role of xenobot technology in healthcare.
Forum held on how to have a voice in council redistricting in Valpo
October 16, 2022
Chicago Tribune
This article mentions Districtr, the public mapping tool for redistricting developed by Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin’s MGGG Redistricting Lab at Tisch College. (A subscription is required for access.)
Why China’s slowing growth makes it more dangerous
October 15, 2022
KERA
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley joins this “Think” podcast episode to discuss why he believes competition between America and China will peak in the 2020s and set up a showdown between authoritarianism and democracy. Beckley is the co-author, with Hal Brands, of “Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China.”
When Considering the Fairness of Race-Conscious Admissions, Don’t Forget to Get Over Yourself
October 14, 2022
The Chronicle of Higher Education
In this interview, Professor of Sociology Natasha Warikoo discusses her new book Is Affirmative Action Fair? as well as topics related to "race, merit, and the powerful impulse that drives us to slap college stickers on the back of our cars."
Most Republican candidates endorse the ‘big lie’ — even when voters don’t
October 12, 2022
The Washington Post
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner and fourth-year student Brendan Hartnett discuss their research examining whether candidates’ beliefs about the “big lie” are aligned with those of their state’s voters.
Despite Racist Jurors, Andre Thomas Remains on Texas’ Death Row
October 12, 2022
Texas Observer
Professor of Psychology Sam Sommers comments on how “human beings are not always aware of the full extent of our own biases” in this article on the jury selection process for the 2005 trial for Andre Thomas in Texas.
Disney's 'Ms. Marvel' episode shines spotlight on a dark part of South Asia's past
October 9, 2022
NBC News
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal comments on the fictionalized depiction of the Partition of India and Pakistan in the Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel,” saying “I would urge viewers to view it for the purposes of enjoyment and not as history.”
Chess, Fishing, Irish Dancing: Cheating Scandals Reveal Why We Care About Cheating
October 7, 2022
NPR
Professor of Psychology Samuel Sommers joins an episode of “Consider This from NPR” to discuss why people cheat.
The cost of economic lurking
October 6, 2022
Marketplace
Associate Professor of Economics Laura Gee comments in this audio segment on the current state of the economy, which she calls “uncertain.”
Affirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the same
October 6, 2022
The Conversation
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo examines how the racial and ethnic makeup of student bodies at selective colleges and universities will change if the Supreme Court decides to outlaw affirmative action.
People of colour have been shut out of the climate debate. Social justice is the key to the green agenda
October 6, 2022
The Guardian
Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Julian Agyeman examines how environmental issues in low-income areas have been ignored by activists who fail to recognize the importance of equity.
SC Republicans, accused of racial gerrymandering, say politics, not race was paramount
October 4, 2022
The State
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin testified in a trial regarding the constitutionality of South Carolina’s new congressional map.
Preventing Putin from using nuclear weapons
October 4, 2022
The Hill
Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Justin Hollander examines the likelihood of offensive nuclear weapon deployment by Russia and how the West can utilize diplomacy to curb potential escalation.
Michael Levin: Biology, Life, Aliens, Evolution, Embryogenesis & Xenobots
October 1, 2022
Lex Fridman Podcast
Professor of Biology Michael Levin joins the "Lex Fridman Podcast" for an in-depth discussion about his body of research.
What we talk about (now) when we talk about kids and gender
October 1, 2022
The Boston Globe
Professor of Sociology Susan Ostrander clarifies gender research theories regarding biological sex as a social construct.
Michael Levin on the foundations of cognition
October 1, 2022
Thing in Itself with Ashar Khan
Professor of Biology Michael Levin joins this episode of “Thing in itself w/Ashar Khan” to discuss his body of research involving bioelectricity and the foundations of cognition.
In Rhode Island, a congressional race with national implications
September 27, 2022
Boston Globe
Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh discusses political ideologies and important congressional races in New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
“A Trip to Infinity” and the Delicate Art of the Math Documentary
September 26, 2022
The New Yorker
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin appears in the new Netflix documentary “A Trip to Infinity."
Spirited Away at 20: How Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece united animation lovers worldwide
September 24, 2022
AV Club
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier is quoted throughout this article analyzing director Hayao Miyazaki's animated film “Spirited Away,” which was released 20 years ago in the United States.
Don't blame bad dancers... it's in their genes
September 21, 2022
The Telegraph
Professor of Psychology Aniruddh Patel is quoted from a Vanderbilt University-generated news release on a study that has found genetic links to the ability to move in time to musical rhythm.
What The Queen's Death Means For The Future Of The Commonwealth
September 20, 2022
NPR
Mary Richardson Professor of History at Tufts University Ayesha Jalal contributed to an episode of NPR's "1A" program to discuss what Queen Elizabeth's passing means for the future of the British Commonwealth, a political organization comprised of 56 countries across the globe.
Will the Next Pandemic Start With Chickens?
September 19, 2022
The New Republic
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of Environmental Studies Alex Blanchette is quoted in a piece in The New Republic, exploring the origin of new viruses, pandemics, and bird flu.
Absent Federal Oversight of Animal Agriculture Safety, States and Others Step Up for Change
November 18, 2022
Civil Eats
Associate Professor of Anthropology Alex Blanchette is quoted about the “fragility” of the animal-agriculture industry when it comes to safety and protection of workers.
Legacy of colonialism makes grieving Queen complicated for some
September 18, 2022
CBC News
In a CBC News clip, Professor of History Kris Manjapra reflects on the complex legacy of British colonialism.
The Queen’s death may open a new chapter in the Caribbean and force crucial conversations about colonialism
September 15, 2022
CNN
Professor of History Kris Manjapra reflects on the legacy of British colonialism in the Caribbean and why conversations about reparations need to be considered.
Here’s How Much Social Security Income Retirees Have Left After Medical Costs
September 15, 2022
Money Talks News
Professor of Economics Melissa McInerney comments on her new collaborative research that shows out-of-pocket medical spending can significantly cut into retirees’ Social Security benefits.
Are Asian Americans victims of racism or beneficiaries of whiteness? It's complex.
September 15, 2022
Boston Globe
In a new op-ed, Professor of Sociology Natasha Warikoo questions whether Asian Americans are the beneficiaries of privileges historically afforded to white people or are victims of racial discrimination. She concludes that the reality is complex and it’s time to discard this simplistic dichotomy.
15 Works of Nonfiction to Read This Fall
September 8, 2022
New York Times
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge’s new book, “The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family,” is on a New York Times list of recommended nonfiction books.
Is MA as women-friendly as you think when it comes to election day?
September 8, 2022
Cape Cod Times
Lecturer in Political Science Kaitlin Kelly-Thompson comments on the real and symbolic impact of the election of women to positions of governance in this reprinted Wicked Local article.
Queen Used 'Good PR' to Remain Uncontroversial in South Asia
September 8, 2022
VOA News
Mary Richardson Professor of History at Tufts University Ayesha Jalal comments on how Queen Elizabeth II was viewed from the perspective of South Asia.
Detachment Predicts Worse Posttraumatic Outcomes
September 8, 2022
MedScape
Professor of Psychology Lisa M. Shin is quoted in a MedScape article on how experiencing detachment after a traumatic event can predict worse post traumatic outcomes. Her comments are based on her journal article “Looking Through a Fog: What Persistent Derealization Can Teach Us About PTSD.”
A Rebel with a Cause: How I Breathed New Life into Monteverdi’s Saracen Warrior
September 7, 2022
The Guardian
Professor of the Practice in Music Kareem Roustom's work on a dance/opera entitled Clorinda Agonistes (Clorinda the Warrior) in London, England was highlighted in an op-ed in The Guardian. A review of the London premiere at the Sadler's Wells Theater was also reviewed in The Guardian.