Faculty in the News - 2022-2023

Summer 2023

10 million enslaved Americans' names are missing from history. AI is helping identify them.
August 31, 2023 
National Geographic
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field is quoted throughout this article on the newly launched 10 Million Names Project, of which she is chief historian. 

The U.S. and China Are Talking Again. Where It Will Lead Is Unclear.
August 31, 2023
The New York Times
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is quoted from his August 22 Foreign Affairs article examining the historic ebb and flow of U.S.-China relations.

Community Organizations Are Taking Ownership Of Boston’s Local Food Systems
August 31, 2023
Next City
Senior Lecturer in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Penn Loh discusses how local grassroots organizations are working with city-owned and corporate services to foster a system of community-led initiatives in Dorchester and Roxbury.

Jazz Album Reviews: Three from the Golden Age of Jazz Recording
August 30, 2023 
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews three albums that have been re-issued from 1956 to 1964, “the golden age of jazz recording.”

Threats and Allies in the Indo-Pacific
August 28, 2023 
The Dispatch
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley joins “The Dispatch” podcast to discuss the importance of the new trilateral agreement between South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. born out of growing hostilities in the Indo-Pacific region

Biohacking our way to health
August 25, 2023
Big Think
Professor of Biology Michael Levin appears in this video to discuss how xenobots are key to the future of regenerative medicine.

Madras Day | Revisiting Chennai’s iconic British era social clubs, their food and histories that date back to more than a century
August 25, 2023
The Hindu
Associate Professor of English Modhumita Roy is quoted in this article about Chennai’s British era social clubs, commenting on mulligatawny soup. 

How to Live a Happy Life, From a Leading Atheist
August 25, 2023
New York Times Magazine
Fletcher Professor of Philosophy Daniel Dennett sits down with The New York Times to discuss his recent memoir I've Been Thinking and the development of his worldview.

Delusions of Détente
August 22, 2023
Foreign Affairs
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley examines the historic ebb and flow of U.S.-China relations and the benefits of a U.S. containment strategy towards China. 

Living Robots: The Next Generation of Robots
August 21, 2023
Built In
This article highlights collaborative xenobot research from Professor of Biology Michael Levin and Senior Scientist Douglas Blackiston. A Mashable video featuring Blackiston explaining the research is included.

Student athletics, the other college admission inequity
August 21, 2023 
The Boston Globe    
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on preferential college athletic admissions, noting that colleges should ask themselves whether they play too large a role and perpetuate inequality.

Pakistan army’s supremacy can be traced to how early rulers sought to overcome disadvantages with India
August 21, 2023
openthemagazine.com
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal examines the military-bureaucratic nexus in Pakistan in this interview.

Project seeks to name the 10 million people enslaved before the Civil War
August 18, 2023
WGBH
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field joins this “All Things Considered” segment to discuss the origin and aims for the newly launched 10 Million Names Project, of which she is chief historian.

Michael Strahan learns deep-rooted family history of Shankleville, an East Texas freedom colony
August 18, 2023 
ABC News
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field appears in this "Good Morning America" segment that is part of the 10 Million Names Project, commenting on the “freedom colonies” for the Black community that took root after emancipation. Field, who speaks at the :54 mark, is chief historian of the project.

State voting laws don't really affect election results
August 17, 2023
Futurity
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh discusses his new collaborative research that found state-level reforms to election laws and policies actually have little effect on the outcome of partisan elections. 

TikTok Is Opening a Parallel Dimension in Europe
August 17, 2023 
The Atlantic
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver comments on algorithmic recommendations in social media. Seaver is the author of “Computing Taste." 

TikTok Is Opening a Parallel Dimension in Europe
August 17, 2023 
The Atlantic
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver comments on algorithmic recommendations in social media. Seaver is the author of “Computing Taste." 

It’s Not Your Father’s Democratic Party. But Whose Party Is It?
August 16, 2023
The New York Times
This opinion piece examining a new paper co-authored by Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh, “The Partisan Realignment of American Business,” also includes commentary from Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner, who cites data from his Cooperative Election Study.

In Great Barrington, monument to W.E.B. Du Bois will mark a homecoming
August 16, 2023
The Boston Globe
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field comments on the significance of the Berkshires to W.E.B. Du Bois, for whom a monument in Great Barrington is planned. 

Bracing for simmering China risks
August 16, 2023
네이버
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley and co-author Hal Brands’ book “Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict With China.”

No One Should Want to See a Dictator Get Old
August 15, 2023
The New York Times
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley examines historical patterns of aggressive and resentful behaviors among aging autocratic leaders and the challenges of managing contemporary examples, Russia's Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. 

The Supreme Court affirmative action decision left a head-scratching exemption for military academies. Here’s why it matters
August 14, 2023
Hechinger Report
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted about the exception made in the Supreme Court’s landmark race-based affirmative action ruling that allows military academies to continue using affirmative action in their admissions processes.

Do home microbiome tests really help you be healthier?
August 14, 2023
The Seattle Times
A 2022 The Conversation article by Associate Professor of Biology Benjamin Wolfe, discussing what he learned from using personal gut microbiome testing kits, is referenced in this piece.

Trevor Hancock: The great transformation we need must be socially just
August 13, 2023
Times Colonist
Professor of Mathematics Bruce Boghosian is quoted from a 2019 Scientific American article about the Tufts-developed “affine wealth model.” 

PoliticsNation
August 12, 2023
MSNBC
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field discusses the 10 Million Names Project, an initiative launched by the genealogical organization American Ancestors that aims to recover the names of the estimated 10 million enslaved African Americans, enabling descendants to trace them. Field is chief historian of the project. 

Three of Col. John Ashley's account books are about to be conserved for a look into 1700s life in South County
August 11, 2023
Berkshire Eagle
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field is quoted in this article about the digitization of account books kept by Col. John Ashley, whom Elizabeth Freeman and another enslaved person successfully sued for their freedom. 

Bengali reformer’s tract against polygamy among upper castes holds lessons on legal pluralism
August 11, 2023 
scroll.in
Professor of Religion Brian A. Hatcher examines Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’s 1871 “Against High-Caste Polygamy,” for which Hatcher has released a new annotated translation. 

Pakistan’s bid for stability by banning Imran Khan ‘illusionary at best’
Aug 9, 2023
South China Morning Post    
Assistant Professor of Political Science Fahd Humayun says that an election that denies former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan a level playing field “is not going to provide long-term political and economic stability, simply because the election is not going to be representative of popular will.”

Election polling: Spam calls, mistrust make it harder to predict how people will vote
Aug 8, 2023 
Breitbart
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner is quoted throughout this reprinted UPI article on the challenges that political pollsters currently face in their efforts to get data that reliably reflect public opinion.

Election polling: Spam calls, mistrust make it harder to predict how people will vote
August 8, 2023 
UPI
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner is quoted throughout this article on the challenges that political pollsters currently face in their efforts to get data that reliably reflect public opinion.

'10 Million Names' project aims to recover hidden history of enslaved African Americans
August 4, 2023 
ABC News
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field introduces the 10 Million Names Project, an initiative launched by the genealogical organization American Ancestors that aims to recover the names of the estimated 10 million enslaved African Americans, enabling descendants to trace them. Field is chief historian of the project. 

The Colonial Legacies of Authoritarianism in South Asia
August 4, 2023
The Diplomat
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal examines the legacy of colonialism in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. 

Why evolution is the Picasso of science
August 4, 2023
Big Think
Professor of Biology Michael Levin appears in this video to discuss the adaptability of evolution, which he says responds to challenges by creating “problem-solving machines.”

'Hollywood Harmony' with Frank Lehman on Thursday's Access Utah
August 3, 2023
UPR.org
Associate Professor of Music Frank Lehman joins this radio program to discuss film music, including the work of composer John Williams. Lehman, whose July 7 New York Times article on music in action films is linked here, is the author of “Hollywood Harmony: Musical Wonder and the Sound of Cinema.” 

The Debate Over Legacy Admissions
August 2, 2023
WNYC
Lenore Stern Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo joins this episode of The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss legacy admissions.

RNC sets criteria for 2nd presidential debate; Trump leads in 'receipts'
August 2, 2023
UPI
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner comments on the Republican National Committee’s requirements for participation in its presidential candidate debates. 

External hazards
August 2, 2023 
DAWN
Assistant Professor of Political Science Fahd Humayun examines how instability within Pakistan’s government may impact its international relationships.

Esclavage: la mission inachevée des abolitionnistes
August 1, 2023
RFI
Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Kris Manjapra discusses his book Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation, which has been translated and published in French.

2023's Best & Worst States for Health Care
July 31, 2023
WalletHub
Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health Keren Ladin offers tips for finding affordable healthcare plans.

Can cells think?
July 31, 2023 
Big Think
Professor of Biology Michael Levin discusses the wide spectrum of intelligence and problem solving abilities of cells at their most basic level.

Ghibli Park in Japan celebrates Hayao Miyazaki
July 30, 2023 
Star-Advertiser
In this New York Times reprint, Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier comments on Ghibli Park, a theme park dedicated to the films of Hayao Miyazaki‘s Studio Ghibli and the studio's aesthetic. Napier is the author of “Miyazaki World: A Life in Art.”

New data suggests wealth is king in college admissions
July 28, 2023 
WBUR
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo discusses a new study that found the children of very wealthy parents have a huge advantage in elite universities’ admissions process.

What it’s like to visit Ghibli Park in Japan with two Totoro-loving kids
July 28, 2023
ChannelNewsAsia
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier comments on Ghibli Park, a theme park dedicated to the films of Hayao Miyazaki‘s Studio Ghibli and the studio's aesthetic. Napier is the author of Miyazaki World: A Life in Art.

The day the bubble burst: Akira and Japan’s economic ‘miracle’
July 27, 2023
Canadian Dimension
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier comments on the character Tetsuo in the Studio Ghibli film Akira, released in 1988.

Easing of traffic regulations for cyclists considered by city
July 26, 2023 
The Somerville Times
Lecturer in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Mark Chase is quoted regarding Somerville City Council's proposal to de-prioritize police enforcement against cyclists who travel through red lights is included in this article.

Colonization Was the ‘Luckiest Thing’ to Happen to Australia, Ex-Leader Says
July 26, 2023 
The New York Times
Chair of the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Kris Manjapra is quoted about recent commentary in the media that suggests historical atrocities benefited their victims, which he says is “really a kind of sadistic fantasy.” 

Muhammad Ali Pasha, the man who made Egypt: MEMO in conversation with Khaled Fahmy
July 26, 2023
Middle East Monitor
Professor of History Khaled Fahmy joins this video conversation to discuss the impact of Muhammad Ali Pasha on Egypt, where he served as governor from 1805 to 1848.

Has American business turned left?
July 26, 2023
Niskanen
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh joins this podcast episode to discuss the claim that business has been moving away from the Republican Party and toward the Democratic Party. Hersh has released a new collaborative paper titled “Partisan Realignment of American Business.”

Dr. Bruce Boghosian appointed AUA President
July 26, 2023
Armenian Weekly
Professor in the Department of Mathematics Bruce Boghosian has been named the new President of the American University of Armenia, effective September 1. 

Listen: StreetsblogMASS Editor Christian MilNeil On Radio Boston
July 25, 2023
StreetsBlog Mass
This blog post links to the Radio Boston segment featuring Lecturer in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Mark Chase discussing efforts to improve pedestrian and bike safety in Boston and other communities across the state.

Why is South Carolina still building roads on top of Black communities?
July 25, 2023
The Guardian
Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Julian Agyeman comments on a controversial highway project in Sandridge, South Carolina, that is dismantling a predominantly Black community, noting that “Urban planning is the spatial toolkit of racial segregation.” 

Your favorite movies would not be the same without John Williams
July 24, 2023
KERA
Associate Professor of Music Frank Lehman discusses the enduring legacy of renowned composer John Williams’ film scores. 

How do doctors’ personal political affiliations affect how they care for their patients?
July 24, 2023
STAT
This article references a 2016 study led by Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh that examined how doctors’ political leanings might impact medical care.

Jazz Album Review: "Old and New Dreams" -- Reminder of Adventurous Sounds Past
July 23, 2023 
Arts Fuse
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews the newly reissued 1979 jazz album “Old and New Dreams.”

Fowler Museum To Return Artefacts “Stolen” During Sagrenti War 
July 22, 2023
Opemsuo
Chair of the Department of Music Kwasi Ampene met with the king of the Asante Kingdom and a representative of the UCLA Fowler Museum to present returned artifacts taken during the Sagrenti War.

Can Bostonians agree on how to make their streets safer?
July 21, 2023 
WBUR
Lecturer in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Mark Chase joins this “Radio Boston" segment to discuss efforts to improve pedestrian and bike safety in Boston and other communities across the state.

How Spirited Away Changed Animation Forever
July 20, 2021
Time Magazine
Goldthwaite Professor of Rhetoric, International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier was featured in this Time Magazine article on Miyazaki's films.

Our Favorite Magical Creatures Live at Ghibli Park, So We Had to Go
July 19, 2023
The New York Times
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier comments on Ghibli Park, a theme park dedicated to the films of Hayao Miyazaki‘s Studio Ghibli and the studio's aesthetic, which embodies “the immersive, low-key magic of being a human being connected with other things.” Napier is the author of “Miyazaki World: A Life in Art.”

American University of Armenia has new president
July 18, 2023
News.am
professor in the Department of Mathematics Bruce Boghosian has been named the new President of the American University of Armenia, effective September 1.

Jazz Album Reviews: From Craft Recordings -- DeJohnette, Muhammad, and Spencer
July 18, 2023 
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews three jazz albums from the early 1970s reissued by Craft Recordings.

Schools Usually Call Moms
July 17, 2023 
ParentData
Laura Gee, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, is a co-author on a new working paper discussed in this article with research that indicates that schools are more likely to call a child's mother than their father. 

Changes in state election laws have little impact on results, new study finds
July 17, 2023 
Cherry Creek News
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh is quoted about his new collaborative research finding that state-level reforms to election laws and policies actually have “negligible effects on election outcomes.”

Changes in state election laws have little impact on results, new study finds
July 16, 2023
Kansas Reflector
Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh is quoted about his new collaborative research finding that state-level reforms to election laws and policies actually have “negligible effects on election outcomes.” 

How Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli became an animation powerhouse
July 15, 2023
NPR's All Things Considered
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier, author of Miyazaki World: A Life in Art, speaks to NPR’s Scott Detrow about the politic messaging and audiences of Mitazaki’s films.

Du Bois Forum celebrates teachings and legacy of author David Levering Lewis
July 11, 2023 
Berkshire The Edge
Associate Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge and Associate Professor of History Kendra Field are quoted from this year’s Du Bois Forum panel discussion, organized in part by the African American Trail Project, a collaborative public history initiative housed at Tufts. 

After the Supreme Court decision, schools still have tools to build a diverse class
July 9, 2023 
The Post and Courier
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted from a Tufts Daily article, citing the need for Tufts to do more recruiting in predominantly minority schools and areas. 

How to Write Music for Rolling Boulders
July 7, 2023 
The New York Times
With the aid of embedded music clips, Associate Professor of Music Frank Lehman examines pieces from composer John Williams’ “Indiana Jones” series to make the case that “while effective action music sets the filmgoer on edge, truly great action music can stand on its own.” 

Poet Sara Deniz Akant Talks Uncertainty, Turkish Identity, and Embracing Cringe
July 7, 2023
LitHub
Professor of the Practice of Poetry Sara Deniz Akant discusses her work as a poet in this interview. Akant’s 2022 book of poetry “Hyperphantasia” was a New York Times Best Book for that year.

Column: Regenerative medicine is coming of age
July 7, 2023 
The Salem News
This column highlights the work of Professor of Biology Michael Levin in the field of regenerative medicine. Levin is head of Tufts’ Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology and has formed the start-up Morphoceuticals Inc. with Engineering’s David Kaplan.

Affirmative action lasted over 50 years: 3 essential reads explaining how it ended
July 7, 2023
Yahoo News
This roundup of previous The Conversation articles related to affirmative action includes an October 2022 piece from Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo.

Jazz Album Review: "An Evening with Ron Carter and Richard Galliano" -- Delightful
July 5, 2023 
Arts Fuse
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews the jazz album “An Evening with Ron Carter and Richard Galliano.” 

Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps
July 5, 2023 
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on the Supreme Court’s recent decisions on race-conscious admissions and student loan relief, noting, “The silver lining of these two big decisions is that there’s a lot of attention to inequality in higher education.” 

What colleges can do about diversity after Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
July 4, 2023
NPR Morning Edition
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo joins this Morning Edition segment to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling that considering race in admission applications is unconstitutional as well as ways to ensure diversity on campuses. 

Massachusetts Education Reform Act is still elusive after 30 years
July 3, 2023 
The Boston Globe
Associate Professor of Economics Thomas Downes comments on the impact of Massachusetts’ 1993 Education Reform Act noting that the funding model “should be more routinely examined and updated.”

Newsday - Israel launches large-scale operation in Jenin
July 3, 2023
BBC News
Edward Keller Professor of North Africa and the Middle East Khaled Fahmy joins BBC's Newsday to discuss the 10th anniversary of the removal of democratically elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in a coup led by Army General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. 

Geopolitical Strife Fuels Dangerous Parallel Crises in Balkans
July 3, 2023 
balkaninsight.com
Professor of Classical Studies Bruce Hitchner says “On the one hand, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin will perhaps be too distracted and weakened by recent events in Russia to further inflame developments in the Western Balkans … but on the other hand he might just as easily engage, to create a distraction from events at home.”

Jazz Album Review: "Thelonious Monk The Classic Quartet" -- Remastered
July 1, 2023 
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer in the Music Department Michael Ullman reviews the remastered “Thelonious Monk The Classic Quartet,” recorded in 1963. 

Affirmative action is overturned. What's next for Mass. universities?
June 30, 2023 
WBUR
Lenore Stern Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo joins this Radio Boston segment to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling that considering race in admission applications is unconstitutional as well as ways to ensure diversity on campuses. Warikoo is the author of "Is Affirmative Action Fair? The Myth of Equity in College Admission."

The Best Biographies of 2023: The National Book Critics Circle Shortlist
June 30, 2023 
Arts Fuse
Associate Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge’s book “The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family” receives praise in this discussion of books on the short list for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle award for biography.

Deleting a Gene Quells a Pesky Cheese-destroying Fungus
June 30, 2023
The Scientist
This article highlights new research from Associate Professor of Biology Benjamin Wolfe who used cheese rinds to examine the role of fungi and its interactions with bacteria within microbial ecosystems.

Opinion: The Supreme Court rewrites American society once again 
June 30, 2023
CNN
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is among the CNN Opinion contributors who share their thoughts on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College. 

Supreme Court affirmative action decision could impact racial equity in higher ed
June 29, 2023
ABC News
Lenore Stern Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted throughout this article on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to set new limits on affirmative action, striking down race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and University of North Carolina.

The Biologist Blowing Our Minds
June 28, 2023 
Nautilus
Professor of Biology Michael Levin discusses his research uncovering the incredible, latent abilities of living things in this in-depth interview.

AI art, a refuge for techies
June 27, 2023
MissionLocal
Professor of the Practice at SMFA Kurt Ralske is briefly quoted about how art educators at Tufts are approaching the topic of Artificial Intelligence-generated art.

Sustainable Cities Must Become Central to Climate Change Strategies
June 26, 2023 
World Bank Group
This article links to collaborative research by Associate Professor of Economics Adam Storeygard examining the economic impact of climate change, indicating that negative effects will be most severe in warmer and poorer countries.

Jazz Album Review: "Multitudes" -- A Plethora of Pleasant Acoustic and Electronic Sounds
June 26, 2023 
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer in Music Michael Ullman reviews the album “Multitudes,” from the duo of Nadje Noordhuis and James Shipp.

This school’s ‘Family Academy’ teaches immigrant parents their rights
June 24, 2023
The Washington Post
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on the success of a Northern Virginia program that trains immigrant parents on how to navigate the U.S. education system.

Jazz Album Review: They Must Have Been "hEARoes"
June 23, 2023 
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer Michael Ullman reviews “hEARoes,” a free jazz collaboration album between bassist Joëlle Léandre, pianist Craig Taborn, and violinist Mat Maneri.

How a Coke Can Spurred a Fisher's Son to Save the Sea from Plastic Waste
June 20, 2023
newlinesmag.com
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu comments on the important role water and the sea plays in Greek mythology, calling it a “mediating force.”

Humans have an aversion to cars
June 20, 2023 
bicyclenetwork.com.au
Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Justin B. Hollander and his team of graduate students Johanna Riddle, Eliandro Tavares, Jenna Van Holten, and Jenna Whitney are quoted from their Scientific American piece on the urban-design implications of their new surveilling research that shows people appear happier when they are in car-free spaces.

Ahead of Supreme Court affirmative action case ruling: Do Harvard, UNC discriminate?
June 20, 2023 
USA TODAY
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on student demographic data from Harvard and University of North Carolina, two institutions at the center of race-conscious admissions cases before the Supreme Court, noting that “the unequal opportunities in the United States – all of the racial inequality in America – outweigh the small role that affirmative action is playing in admissions.” 

America Preeminent
June 19, 2023 
Journal by getabstract
This is a review of Associate Professor of Political Science  Michael Beckley’s 2018 book “Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower.”

Flow Proof Helps Mathematicians Find Stability in Chaos
June 15, 2023 
Quanta Magazine
Professor of Mathematics Boris Hasselblatt is quoted about the area of mathematics called contact geometry, saying, “There are definitely things brewing at this interface, it’s new and exciting.” 

Bringing Contexts In, Taking Racism Out: How to Improve Cognitive Psychology 
June 15, 2023 
Psychological Science
Professor and Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences Ayanna Thomas joins this “Under the Cortex” podcast episode to discuss how scientific racism has likely influenced cognitive psychology and how researchers can reshape the field to become more aware of the roles of culture and context.

Bari Weiss, Joe Lonsdale, and Niall Ferguson have dreams of building a free speech school in Texas. Emails from a regulator reveal they aren’t authorized to call it a ‘college’
June 14, 2023
Fortune
This article mentions Cornelia M. Jackson Professor of Political Science Vickie Sullivan’s association with the University of Austin.

Why a map in India’s new Parliament is making its neighbors nervous
June 14, 2023
CNN International
Assistant Professor of Political Science Fahd Humayun warns that Hindu nationalist rhetoric being communicated by India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party may “impact the national security calculus” of neighboring countries.

Everyone knows that work is miserable. Can Thoreau help fix it?
June 13, 2023 
The Washington Post
Associate Professor of English Nathan Wolff reviews the book “Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living,” by scholars John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle.

These Fellowships for Latinx Artists Are a Bright Spot Amid Pervasive Underfunding
June 12, 2023 
Inside Philanthropy
Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture Adriana Zavala discusses the U.S. Latinx Art Forum (USLAF), of which she is executive director, and the challenges of fundraising to support the nonprofit and its programs. 

Jazz Albums Review: Craft Recordings Reissues -- Coltrane, Monk, Davis, Previn, and Vinnegar
June 11, 2023 
artsfuse.org
Senior Lecturer in the Music Department Michael Ullman reviews a series of Craft Recordings remastered jazz album reissues.

Here’s what Alabama’s new congressional districts could look like
June 10, 2023 
Alabama Local News
This article highlights maps developed by Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin of the MGGG Redistricting Lab at Tisch College that illustrate how Black-majority congressional districts could be drawn in Alabama. Duchin’s maps were central to a Supreme Court case that determined the state’s current congressional maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act and will have to be redrawn.

New Hampshire’s population is 90% white, so why did the state ban affirmative action?
June 10, 2023 
Hartford Courant
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted at length in this Fast Company reprint looking at the impact of New Hampshire’s ban on race-based affirmative action policies.

How did Massachusetts botch $2.5 million in unemployment payments?
June 9, 2023
WGBH
Professor of the Practice of Political Science Samuel Gebru joins this “Talking Politics” episode to discuss factors surrounding the $2.5 billion in unemployment payments that Massachusetts made from federal rather than state funds.

BBC World Service - The Food Chain, How did TV cooking competitions get so big?
June 8, 2023
BBC News    
Associate Professor in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Tasha Oren joins this “The Food Chain” podcast episode on TV cooking competitions to discuss how food television has evolved over the decades. (Oren, author of the book “Food TV,” begins speaking at the 9:00 mark.)

What are the Global Politics of Drag? With Professor Kareem Khubchandani
June 7, 2023
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Associate Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Kareem Khubchandani was a guest on the “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness” podcast and discussed the global politics of drag.

New Hampshire’s population is 90% white, so why did the state ban affirmative action?
June 7, 2023 
Fast Company
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted at length in this article looking at the impact of New Hampshire’s ban on race-based affirmative action policies.

Empowering N. Korean people best path for real change in Pyongyang, top human-rights activist says
June 6, 2023
The Washington Times
Lecturer of Political Science Katrina Lantos Swett is quoted from a Washington Times’ “Washington Brief” virtual forum about the United States’ failed nuclear disarmament efforts in North Korea saying, “We, I believe, have got to recognize that the way in which one changes regimes [such as North Korea] is by empowering the people in that country to basically destabilize their own authoritarian machine to the point where it collapses.” 

Dazzling firefly light shows in the United States
June 4, 2023
Reader's Digest
This article mentions collaborative 2021 A&S research examining the impact of firefly tourism on the insect.

Surviving the 1970s: Northampton author’s coming of age novel offers a sardonic look at the era of disillusion and drift
June 3, 2023 
GazetteNet
Professor of the Practice in the Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Department Jeffrey Rosen discusses his novel, “The Nothing Brothers.”

Praxis Makes Perfect
June 2, 2023 
In These Times
Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh explains political hobbyism in this article.

Car-Free Cities Are the Future, Biometrics Reveal
June 2, 2023 
Scientific American
Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Justin B. Hollander and his team of graduate students Johanna Riddle, Eliandro Tavares, Jenna Van Holten, and Jenna Whitney co-author this piece on the urban-design implications of their new surveilling research that shows people appear happier when they are in car-free spaces. 

The stage is theirs: At a majority of Boston-area theaters, women leaders have taken charge
June 1, 2023
The Boston Globe
Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Barbara Wallace Grossman is quoted in this article on the increasing number of Boston-area theater companies led by women, saying, “I think it’s an exciting moment for Boston theater . . . there used to be lots of barriers and obstacles."

The far left and far right are equally antisemitic? A new study suggests otherwise
June 1, 2023
The Forward
Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh discusses his new research that found anti-Jewish beliefs are far more popular in right-wing circles than on the far left, particularly among young people. 

‘This is civilization-threatening’: Here’s why AI poses an existential risk
June 1, 2023
The Boston Globe
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Daniel Dennett and Research Professor in Physics & Astronomy Ken Olum are both quoted throughout this article on the dangers of unchecked use of AI, with Dennett noting that a failure to mandate digital watermarks on all AI files “is civilization-threatening.”

Spring 2023

Michael Wang became a poster child for protesting affirmative action. Now he says he never meant for it to be abolished
May 31, 2023
Hechinger Report
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo shares data on the impact of higher education affirmative action bans on the diversity of future leadership, noting, “We’ve got to get students who are going to go back to their community, contribute to that community and address issues that they can understand.” 

Rats can bop their heads to a musical beat
May 30, 2023
Science News Explores    
Professor of Psychology Aniruddh Patel comments on new research finding similarities between the way human and rat brains respond to rhythm.

If affirmative action in college admissions ends, here’s who will fill those spots
May 29, 2023
The Boston Globe    
In this opinion piece, Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo examines how the outcome of two race-conscious admissions cases before the Supreme Court could impact affirmative action within college admissions processes saying, “an end to affirmative action will result in decreased representation of historically marginalized groups, both in our selective colleges and in our leadership.”

Ethan Murrow Remains Buoyant
May 29, 2023
The Stranger    
Professor of the Practice Ethan Murrow discusses his new exhibition “Ever Buoyant” at Seattle’s Winston Wächter Fine Art.

Greek mythology can offer models for women to fight modern challenges
May 28, 2023
ThePrint    
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu examines how Greek mythology can inspire and serve as an example of “female figures stand[ing] for moral justice and as an embodiment of the resistance of disempowered people.” 

Culture wars make it harder for small number of Latino professors
May 27, 2023 
NBC News
Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Lorgia García-Peña from her August 2022 NBC interview about her book “Community As Rebellion: A Syllabus for Surviving Academia as a Woman of Color,” which details her experience being denied tenure at Harvard. 

US Jewish teens, led by Ezra Beinart, are meeting prominent Palestinians via Zoom
May 26, 2023
The Times Of Israel
Associate Professor of Anthropology Amahl Bishara is noted among guest speakers in a virtual initiative connecting Jewish teens with Palestinian voices and perspectives. 

Zoo elephants are fascinated by human visitors — but frogs are unimpressed, study finds
May 26, 2023 
Salon
Professor of Psychology Aniruddh Patel is quoted from a July 2019 CNN article about his collaborative research that showed a cockatoo named Snowball created dance moves to music. 

W.E.B. Du Bois Center gets $1.1 million grant to help restore a historic Black church in Great Barrington
May 25, 2023
Berkshire Eagle
The W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy in Great Barrington, MA is the recipient of a $1.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Associate Professor of History Kendra Field, and Du Bois historian-in-residence, will assume the newly created role of Du Bois Forum director, an incubator and communal space committed to Black intellectual and artistic traditions. The Forum is held in partnership with the African American Trail Project.

50 Shades of Grey Goes to Court: How to Present BDSM and Non-Monogamy in Court with Jill Weinberg
May 25, 2023
Public Defenseless podcast with Hunter Parnell
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jill Weinberg was a featured guest on the podcast "Public Defenseless" to discuss the difficulties and strategies of discussing BDSM and other alternative sexual practices in the court room. 

Is the Surge to the Left Among Young Voters a Trump Blip or the Real Deal?
May 24, 2023 
The New York Times
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner is quoted at length about research showing that the liberal inclinations of young voters mark “a real shift . . . I don’t think it is just a Trump thing.”

Maine’s Portland Museum of Art Displays Moving Todd Webb Works
May 24, 2023 
Global Traveler Magazine
SMFA Lecturer Erin Hyde Nolan is a consulting curator for the exhibition “Outside the Frame: Todd Webb in Africa” on view at the Portland Museum of Art.

AI chatbots work by predicting the next word, so do our brains. Is there a connection?
May 24, 2023 
Medical Xpress    
Professor of Psychology Gina Kuperberg discusses language and learning, and she shares how she uses AI in her research in this reprinted Tufts Now interview.

What Greek Mythology Teaches Us About Women’s Resistance and Rebellion
May 23, 2023
MSN
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu examines how Greek mythology can inspire and serve as an example of “female figures stand[ing] for moral justice and as an embodiment of the resistance of disempowered people.” 

W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy awarded $1.1 million grant
May 23, 2023 
theberkshireedge.com
The W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy in Great Barrington, MA is the recipient of a $1.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Associate Professor of History Kendra Field, and Du Bois historian-in-residence, will assume the newly created role of Du Bois Forum director, an incubator and communal space committed to Black intellectual and artistic traditions. The Forum is held in partnership with the African American Trail Project.

Professors explain how efforts across U.S. to edit Black history are impacting higher education in Massachusetts
May 23, 2023
WBUR
Assistant Professor in the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Department Kerri Greenidge joins this “Radio Boston” segment to discuss the dangerous impacts of widespread national censorship of Black history and culture, including in Massachusetts. 

Jewish teens, led by Ezra Beinart, are gathering on Zoom to meet prominent Palestinians
May 23, 2023
JTA
Associate Professor of Anthropology Amahl Bishara is noted among guest speakers in a virtual initiative connecting Jewish teens with Palestinian voices and perspectives. (This article appears in two additional outlets.)

Appeals court upholds Thomas Jefferson High School’s admission policy
May 23, 2023
The Washington Post
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo comments on a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling upholding a Fairfax County VA magnet school’s admissions system, reversing a previous ruling, saying, “I think that this was sort of a new tactic that conservative organizations were trying out to see what we can claim that a race-neutral policy is actually racial discrimination. And so I was pleased to see that the answer is no, you can’t.” 

What Greek mythology teaches us about women’s resistance and rebellion
May 23, 2023
The Conversation
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu shares her thoughts on how Greek mythology relates to women’s resistance and rebellion.

An Untested Oil Price Cap Has Helped Choke Revenue to Russia
May 19, 2023 
Energy Central
Associate Professor of Economics Steve Cicala comments on the Biden administration’s efforts to cap the price of Russian oil. A link to Cicala’s February 8 Substack column on potential evasion under the cap is included. 

In Today’s Housing Market, It’s Timing Over Location
May 19, 2023 
The Wall Street Journal
Professor of Economics Jeffrey Zabel is quoted in this piece on the wild fluctuations of the housing market and mortgage rates over the past few years. A 2020 study co-authored by Zabel examining the impact of homeownership on wealth accumulation is also referenced.

Worlds Without End: Exoplanets, Habitability, and the Future of Humanity 
May 19 2023
Nature Astronomy
The journal Nature Astronomy included a positive review of Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Justin Hollander’s new book The First City on Mars.

What the CNN Town Hall Really Revealed
May 18, 2023 
The Atlantic
Professor of Political Science Brian Schaffner comments on findings from his collaborative research on Donald Trump supporters. 

An Untested Oil Price Cap Has Helped Choke Revenue to Russia
May 18, 2023
The New York Times
Associate Professor of Economics Steve Cicala comments on the Biden administration’s efforts to cap the price of Russian oil. A link to Cicala’s February 8 Substack column on potential evasion under the cap is included. 

Study Summary: How Natural Electricity inside the Body Helps Shape the Brain
May 17, 2023
Scientific American
This is an AI-generated summary of A&S Biologist Vaibhav Pai’s collaborative Tufts research on how electrical charges influence brain development in frogs, which has implications for regenerative medicine and bioengineering. 

The Problem With Counterfeit People
May 16, 2023
The Atlantic
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Daniel Dennett writes on how companies are using AI to generate fake people, and in so doing are committing an immoral act of vandalism and should be held accountable.

Understanding the Link Between DNA Mutations & Repair Dysfunction
May 13, 2023
labroots
Professor of Biology Catherine Freudenreich and Biology Lecturer Erica Polleys are quoted from a Tufts Now news story about the implications of their collaborative new research that identified mechanisms behind the “DNA repair fails” that lead to disease-causing mutations. 

Imran Khan’s arrest: What it means for the ex-PM and Pak’s upcoming election
May 12, 2023
EastMojo
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal discusses the implications of the arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, who is being investigated on corruption charges. 

How China measures national power
May 11, 2023 
The Economist
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley is mentioned as a springboard for this piece.

Once-abandoned mills are now home to thousands of Massachusetts residents
May 11, 2023 
WGBH
Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Justin Hollander comments in this article on repurposed old mills, noting how environmental regulations pose a challenge to those who want to find a new use for the abandoned buildings and their polluted surroundings.

How DNA repair can go wrong and lead to disease
May 10, 2023 
Phys.org
Professor of Biology Catherine Freudenreich and Biology Lecturer Erica Polleys are quoted about the implications of their collaborative new research that identified mechanisms behind the “DNA repair fails” that lead to disease-causing mutations.

Imran Khan's arrest: What it means for the former prime minister and Pakistan's upcoming election
May 10, 2023
Yahoo News
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal discusses the implications of the arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, who is being investigated on corruption charges. 

A hunk of cheese is a perfect playground for fungal antibiotics
May 10, 2023 
Popular Science
Associate Professor of Biology Benjamin Wolfe is quoted about his new research using cheese rinds to examine the role of fungi and its interactions with bacteria within microbial ecosystems. 

A shaky political situation in Pakistan could get worse with arrest of former PM Imran Khan
May 9, 2023
The World from PRX
Assistant Professor of Political Science Fahd Humayun discusses the latest developments in the arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, which has sparked protests.

Why practicing self-love is essential even in relationships and here’s how you can do it
May 4, 2023
Cosmopolitan India
2015 A&S Psychology Department study examining ‘self-positivity bias’ is referenced in this article.

Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?
May 4, 2023
Al Jazeera
Assistant Professor of Political Science Fahd Humayun says that Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s historic visit to India “signals the stakes Pakistan attaches to not just multilateralism but also the [Shanghai Cooperation Organization] SCO as a key geopolitical arrangement in Asia.” 

Brains, bodies, and movies: Ways of thinking about the psychology of cinema
May 3, 2020
DavidBordwell.net
Sol Gittleman Professor in the Department of the History of Art & Architecture Malcolm Turvey contributed to David Bordwell's cinema blog, discussing neurons and the impact of film on us

Who gets on a kidney waitlist? We’re in the dark on a crucial step toward transplant
May 2, 2023 
The Charlotte Observer
Associate Professor in the Departments of Community Health Keren Ladin comments on the barriers to getting waitlisted for a kidney transplant in this Los Angeles Times reprint, which appears in 26 additional media outlets.

SMFA at Tufts Presents 2023 Thesis Exhibition: “Been Here Before”
May 1, 2023
Hyperallergic
SMFA is presenting the thesis work of this year’s MFA graduates in “Been Here Before,” on view May 5–21 at TUAG in Medford.

Opinion Small-dollar donors didn’t save democracy. They made it worse.
May 1, 2023
The Washington Post
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh is quoted in this opinion piece about the impact of small-dollar donors on political campaigns.

US High Court to Reconsider ‘Affirmative Action’ Policies at Colleges
April 29, 2023
VOA - Voice of America English News
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted from an April 17 Voice of America article about the origins of affirmative action in college admissions and the implications of the race-based practice being outlawed by the Supreme Court.

Who gets on a kidney waitlist? We're in the dark on a crucial step toward transplant
April 28, 2023 
Los Angeles Times
Associate Professor in the Departments of Community Health Keren Ladin comments on the barriers to getting waitlisted for a kidney transplant.

How Bioelectricity Could Regrow Limbs And Organs, with Michael Levin
April 27, 2023 
Player FM
Professor of Biology Michael Levin joins this episode of “Big Brains” to discuss the potential for bioelectricity in regenerative medicine.

'Sludge content' is the latest form of escapism on TikTok
April 26, 2023
NBC News
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver is quoted throughout this article about sludge content, in which videos that are compiled from two or more unrelated sources appear on one screen. 

Nature-based learning programmes improve environment and climate literacy in Chennai
April 25, 2023
Mongabay
A 2010 article co-authored by Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Julian Agyeman examining factors that influence pro-environmental behavior is referenced in this piece.

National Women’s History Museum Opens With Inaugural Exhibit
April 20, 2023 
Women's Wear Daily
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field is pictured and quoted from the opening gala for the new exhibition, “We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC,” on view at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Field is co-curator for the exhibit, which was developed in partnership with the National Women’s History Museum. 

Synthetic Morphology Lets Scientists Create New Life-Forms
April 18, 2023 
Scientific American
Professor of Biology Michael Levin is quoted throughout this article on synthetic morphology, which aims to engineer living tissue for such applications as medicine and robotics, and his work with fellow A&S biologists is highlighted.

Putin boasts of ‘joint military exercises’ in meeting with Chinese defense chief
April 17, 2023 
Washington Examiner
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley comments on the Russia-China alliance, saying, “China obviously has been providing plenty of dual-use aid to Russia throughout this conflict.” 

Why Affirmative Action Started and What Happens If It Goes Away
April 17, 2023 
VOA Voice Of America
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo is quoted throughout this article looking at the origins of affirmative action in college admissions and the implications of the race-based practice being outlawed by the Supreme Court. 

Meet xenobots, tiny machines made out of living parts
April 17, 2023 
Popular Science
Senior Scientist Douglas Blackiston and Professor of Biology Michael Levin are quoted in this article highlighting their xenobot research. 

Algorithms have put the AI in painting, but is it art?
April 17, 2023
Tech Xplore
SMFA Faculty Members Cristobal Cea, Elisa Giardina Papa, Kurt Ralske, and Nate Harrison participate in a roundtable discussion on how AI art generators will impact the art world and human creativity.

New liver transplant rules yield winners, losers as wasted organs reach record high
April 16, 2023 
The Gazette
Associate Professor in the Departments of Community Health Keren Ladin comments on regional variations in organ donation rates per capita.

Lorgia Garcia Peña on “Translating Blackness”
April 12, 2023 
Public Books
Professor, Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Lorgia García Peña discusses her 2022 book “Translating Blackness: Latinx Colonialities in Global Perspective ” in this episode of the “Writing Latinos” podcast.

College professor, drag performer says bans can't stop the art form
April 12, 2023
Scripps News
Associate Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Kareem Khubchandani discusses the importance of drag artists/performance and the dangerous anti-drag legislation in some states, noting that “targeting these communities…makes us feel like second-class citizens.”

Opinion: Local officials can’t be trusted to build the housing Colorado needs
April 12, 2023 
The Colorado Sun
This opinion piece links to 2009 UEP research examining perceptions and realities surrounding affordable housing developments in the Greater Boston area. All their case studies found that “common fears about affordable housing are either overstated or simply wrong.”

How virtual reality can help relieve chronic pain
April 11, 2023
Medical Xpress
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Nancy Baker explains her ongoing research exploring how virtual reality therapies and exercise can be used to treat patients experiencing chronic pain.

Open To Debate: Has China's Power Peaked?
April 11, 2023
RealClearPolitics
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley joins this “Intelligence Squared” debate assessing China’s global influence, outlining the “simply overwhelming” amount of evidence pointing to China’s waning power.

Culture Clash: Education edition
April 9, 2023
WCVB-Ch. 5
Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo joins this “CityLine” segment to discuss national and local efforts to influence racial equity through curriculum and policies in K-12 school districts. (Her comments begin around 5:20.)

Two white abolitionists discover Black family members. Complexity ensues.
April 6, 2023
The Christian Science Monitor
This review of Assistant Professor of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Kerri Greenidge’s book The Grimkés: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family also appears in Yahoo.

An Anthropology of Algorithmic Recommendation Systems
April 6, 2023 
Artificial intelligence, transhumanism, nanotechnology & more
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nick Seaver discusses his book Computing Taste: Algorithms and Makers of Music Recommendation.

After six days in court, federal judge now weighs Boston redistricting case
April 6, 2023 
WGBH
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin is quoted from her testimony in a case regarding Boston City Council’s 2022 redistricting map.

Congressman, redistricting expert testify in federal suit challenging Boston's new map
April 5, 2023 
WBUR
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin is quoted from her testimony in a case regarding the Boston City Council’s 2022 redistricting map.

Rep. Lynch, Tufts expert take stand in redistricting lawsuit
April 3, 2023 
Dorchester Reporter
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin is quoted from her testimony in a case regarding the Boston City Council’s 2022 restricting map.

19 of Russia’s Wars Ending in Defeat, From Ivan the Terrible to Vladimir Putin – 24/7 Wall St.
April 3, 2023 
24/7 Wall St.
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Gregory Carleton is quoted from a 2022 Tufts Now news story on his book “Russia: The Story of War.” 

Augusta Savage and the Art of the Possible
April 3, 2023 
Town & Country
Director of Curatorial Studies Kelli Morgan is quoted in this article about sculptor Augusta Savage and her short-lived Salon of Contemporary Negro Art, which opened in Harlem in 1939.

Plaintiffs take stand in redistricting hearings
April 3, 2023 
Bay State Banner
This article mentions that Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin will testify in a case regarding the Boston City Council’s 2022 restricting map. 

After spinal cord injury, kinesthetic sense helps restore movement, model suggests
April 1, 2023 
Phys.org
Associate Professor of Biology Eric Tytell is among the collaborators on new mathematical model research examining how lampreys with spinal cord injuries learn to swim again despite limited neuroregeneration. These findings may contribute to potential therapies for humans with spinal injuries and diseases that affect movement. 

Humans are fueled by food - but we run on electricity
March 31, 2023
CBC
A photo of a virtual-reality simulation at the Tufts Center for Applied Brain and Cognitive Sciences as well as 2014 research by A&S biologists using bioelectrical signals to suppress the growth of cancerous tumors in tadpoles are included in this article.

These mothers of Black feminism had one big thing in common - D.C.
March 30, 2023 
The Washington Post
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field is quoted about the new exhibition, “We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC,” at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Field is co-curator of the exhibit, which will be on view through September 15, 2024. 

Black feminists who influenced history to be honored with an exhibit at the MLK Library downtown
March 30, 2023
WUSA 9
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field is quoted about the new exhibition, “We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC,” opening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Field is co-curator for the exhibit, developed in partnership with the National Women’s History Museum.

Escalating battle for Avdiivka is crucial for more than just territory
March 29, 2023 
Newsweek
Associate Professor of Political Science Oxana Shevel comments on the likely reasoning behind Russia’s changed focus from Bakhmut to Avdiivka as part of its war on Ukraine. 

"L'intelligenza artificiale può rivoluzionare l'agricoltura, ma serve vigilanza sui pericoli"
March 29, 2023 
HuffPost Italia 
Visiting Professor of Philosophy Mario DeCaro discusses the potential of new agricultural models incorporating Artificial Intelligence. 

City, plaintiffs square off in redistricting hearing
March 29, 2023 
Bay State Banner
Professor of Mathematics Moon Duchin will testify in a case regarding the Boston City Council’s 2022 restricting map. 

Exhibit Celebrating Black Feminism In D.C. Opens At MLK Library This Week
March 28, 2023 
DCist
Associate Professor of History Kendra Field is co-curator of a new exhibition, “We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC,” opening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, in partnership with the National Women’s History Museum.

Take me out (on a bus) to the ballgame
March 28, 2023 
The Boston Globe
A detailed plan for a bus-rapid transit system in Worcester developed by Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Justin Hollander and GSAS students is highlighted in this Globe Opinion.

Jazz Album Review: Ingrid Laubrock’s “The Last Quiet Place” - Searching for Inner Purpose
March 27, 2023 
Art Fuse
Professor in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Michael Ullman reviews the jazz album “The Last Quiet Place” by saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock.

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.