News from Tufts Now
- Tufts Professor Named Fellow of the National Academy of InventorsJames Schwob uses the mechanisms behind how we smell for a deeper understanding of the regulation of the development of neurons
- Researchers Develop Way to Make Healthier Sugar SubstituteEngineers biosynthetically produce tagatose, a now-rare sugar that is low in calories and as sweet as table sugar
- When Spending Less Delivers More Climate-Friendly NutritionHealthy diets can use lower-cost, lower-emission foods, finds a new global study
Tufts Events
- Dec 182:00 PMRoundtable Discussion for Faculty Researching and/or Teaching Topics Related to Inclusive Excellence, Accessibility, and/or Climate/Environmental Justice ContentOnline Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaJ99sGslxTAATnluH1Bj403BADIboky-3Az86pL0esXx9Ig/viewform?usp=dialog Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu The goal of these monthly roundtable discussions is to build a supportive community where faculty can discuss timely issues and strategies. This conversation is being convened by the Office of the Vice Provosts for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, Faculty, Education, and Research, and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching.
- Dec 19All dayLast Day of Predoctoral Clinical OperationsEvent Type: Deadline/Reminder Event Sponsor: School of Dental Medicine
- Dec 21All dayYuleEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Winter Solstice, celebrating the longest night and the blessings of darkness as well as the rebirth of the sun god.