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Congratulations to Professor and Dean of Research Matt Panzer, who was recently named the inaugural E Ink Professor of Engineering. Learn more: bit.ly/4uOI1Pd
A new study from the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture explores how terminology influences consumer perceptions of cultivated meat products in the United States and Germany. Learn more: bit.ly/4fHsf4d
Karen Panetta recently joined The Change Leader, Inc. podcast to discuss how AI procurement in higher education can scale bias and what presidents and boards should ask about data, validation, ethics, and human oversight. Listen here: bit.ly/4afzmgt
Slam dunk! Congratulations to Tufts University’s Anna Miller for winning a @NewEnglandEmmy for her feature on True Becker, E25, in which she spotlights True’s journey as a @TuftsEngineer student, Beelzebubs music director, @celtics dunk team member, and former Ninja Warrior participant.
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With an NCAA-high four team national championships won, the Tufts athletics department placed second in the 2026 @LDirectorsCup standings for Division III, capping one of the most successful years in school history. | @TuftsJumbos
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ALT Collage shows from top left, the field hockey team posing with their NCAA Championship trophy in 2025, the men's soccer team taking a selfie with their NCAA Championship trophy in 2025, the men's lacrosse team celebrating with their NCAA Championship trophy, and the women's rowing team posing with their team and individual NCAA Championship trophies.
Professor Farshid Vahedifard and Ph.D. student Amirali Asadian recently led a study showing that extreme #wildfire statistics require distinct modeling approaches that can more accurately estimate wildfire size. Learn more: bit.ly/43Gw3LT
Professor Shafiqul Islam and his team analyzed the hydrology and social narratives surrounding a flood in Bangladesh to help inform effective solutions to flooding and other environmental disasters. Learn more: bit.ly/4uibr7u
The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is seeking highly motivated Venture Fellows to support venture scouting, ecosystem mapping, and innovation research. Learn more: bit.ly/4uS3rv2
The School of Engineering is excited to welcome Assistant Teaching Professor AraOluwa Adaramola to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering! Learn more about her experience in engineering education: bit.ly/4dP6mgL
SOE announced the winners of the 2026 Honors Thesis Prize, an award that recognizes outstanding undergraduate theses. Congratulations to William Cusato, Julian X. Han, Tarkan Ayata, and Jacob Merritt on their hard work! Learn more: bit.ly/4f6dCqL
SOE alumnus Tyler Andrews set a record time for climbing Mount Everest, as recently covered by @BostonGlobe. Preparing for this moment for nearly six years, Andrews beat the the record by an hour and one minute. Read more (paywall link): bit.ly/4vsnEHK
Professors Farshid Vahedifard and Babak Moaveni received an @NSF grant to study how to better monitor and model levees—important structures that are key to #flood protection. Learn more: bit.ly/4nP1EUE
Ph.D. student Elise Meyer recently won an award for her presentation on research that could help fill gaps in #seismology data in the Eastern United States. Learn more: bit.ly/3PIyo5g
Congratulations to the four SOE faculty members who received AS&E faculty awards recognizing exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service. Learn more: bit.ly/4nIgfkT
Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach recently launched a new website for educators full of engineering education resources! Activities target ages from preschool to college and everything in between. See available resources: learnceeo.tufts.edu/
Even before they graduate, Tufts students are making waves in the real world. At two recent SharkNinja competitions, students ranked among the top-placing teams, demonstrating the innovative spirit that thrives at Tufts University. Learn more: bit.ly/4tX8g4M
Congratulations to The National Society of Black Engineers, which received an award for Student Organization of the Year! This award is presented annually to an outstanding group that has made significant contributions to the Tufts community. Learn more: bit.ly/4tINLsF
Congratulations to all our graduating students inducted into the Order of the Engineer, an organization encouraging engineering pride and responsibility. Learn more: bit.ly/49QmoWk
The first floor of the Tsungming Tu Complex looks a little different thanks to a new installation on the Henricks Art Wall. The latest entry is a collaboration between Professor of the Practice Kate Conlon and Part-time Lecturer Boyang Hou. Learn more: bit.ly/4npOBc5