Community News | Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering

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Want to Pursue an MS Thesis in the School of Engineering? Here’s How

Margaret Tracey, Biomedical Engineering MS student

From the Classroom to the Principal’s Office

Alicia Kersten, MAT in Middle and High School Education ‘00, brings the "art and craft of teaching" to her role leading Somerville High School.

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The Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate Study: Learning to Ask the Question

Naman Daga, Biology MS student

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Getting Involved in Graduate School: Building Connection and Opportunity

Tomiwa Afolabi, Data Analytics MS student

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Both sides of the coin: Entering STEM with a background in liberal arts

Kevin Pham, Cyber Security and Public Policy MS student

Opening Doors

Educator and President of the Cambridge Education Association Chris Montero, MAT in Middle and High School Education ’23, is advocating for the well-being of students and teachers.

he founding team of Featherweight Devices, which received funding from VentureWell. From left to right: Surya Varchasvi Devaraj, Rachel Riccio, and Leah Berube.

Protecting the Flock

A group of Tufts researchers created a new "featherweight device” that has been selected as a student team venture by VentureWell for its innovation and potential impact.

2026 Graduate Awards Announced

The 28th annual Graduate Awards Ceremony celebrated the achievements of graduate students, staff, and faculty in the School of Engineering and School of Arts and Sciences.

Painting a Better (Diagnostic) Picture: Tufts Duo Advances the Quality of Photoacoustic Images

Ph.D. student Avijit Paul and Associate Professor Srivalleesha Mallidi’s method to create better quality photoacoustic images was recently named one of the most top cited articles in the Journal of Biophotonics.