Q&A: From Stargazing to Subatomic Particles mobrie11 Wed, 07/29/2026 - 14:04 July 29, 2026 How PhD student Will Tripp is exploring the mysteries of neutrinos and finding his place in the universe at Tufts. By: Maisie O'BrienThe night sky ab…
Kristen Lauritzen’s love of art began early with a fondness for Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. In fourth grade, she even dressed up as Vincent van Gogh for Halloween. “It was an objectively weird thing to do, particularly because it
There's a specific kind of silence that happens after the seminar ends. Everyone files out and someone says something like "I need to think about that more" — and you nod, because you've said it too, but you're not always sure you mean it.
When I applied to engineering graduate programs, I knew that I was interested in the research side of engineering. I looked for schools that prioritized those opportunities while I was applying, and Tufts stood out to me. The reason for tha…
There are many ways to make the world a better place, and many career paths open to those with a passion for justice. Chris Montero, MAT '23, was contemplating impact when he decided to become a teacher. He had considered becoming a lawyer
This series spotlights the careers of recent alumni from graduate programs in the School of Engineering. Like many new graduates facing today’s job market, Tufts alumnus Matt Fiedler, A21, F22, EG22, wanted to distinguish himself. Following…
Ishaan Sood, AG24, a PhD candidate in the Math Department, balances studying abstract algebra and contemplating complex theory with an equally deep commitment to teaching. A teaching assistant for various calculus courses, Sood is beloved b…
When I landed in Boston for grad school, fresh from Chennai’s eternal summer, I thought I was ready for anything. Course load? Bring it on. Cultural shifts? Sure. But then came the big one: winter. Or as everyone made it sound: a Game of Th…
Through our interactions as Graduate Admissions Counselors, it is commonly shared that prospective online students may worry that distance learning limits opportunities for connection and collaboration. Multiple stakeholders at Tufts Univer…
Before arriving at Tufts, Confidence Oguebu worked as a relationship manager in a bank in Nigeria and juggled many responsibilities: attracting new clients, fostering strong customer relationships, analyzing financial operations, and foreca…
A cohort of graduate students in the School of Engineering put their classroom knowledge into action this semester in the first SOE Graduate Co-Op Program. Launched in Fall 2024, the program provided 35 graduate students across 14 different…
Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz (BA in Biology '03 and MA in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership '21) didn't always aspire to a career in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But in retrospect, it was probably her destiny. As an u…