

News from Tufts Now
- One Dentist’s Wild Life as a Zoo VolunteerProsthodontist Steven Spitz originally wanted to be a veterinarian. Decades later, he’s the person you call when a monkey cracks a tooth

- The Hidden Reason the Placebo Effect WorksIt isn’t magic—it’s biology, with a boost from social signals, expectations, and trust, says a biologist

- Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes, Depending on Your GenesNew analysis of a major clinical trial finds supplementation reduced diabetes risk in prediabetic adults with certain variations in the vitamin D receptor gene

Tufts Events
- Apr 2812:00 PMWrite Together: Drop-in Research and Writing SupportBuilding: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: We will be located at tables in lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Link: https://tischlibrary.tufts.edu/node/3694 Starting on March 27 and continuing on April 22 and April 28, you can stop by for research* and writing support, provided by Tisch Librarians and a StAAR writing consultant. *Research support includes but is not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies Identifying and searching for sources Evaluating information types Planning and organizing your research No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
- Apr 282:00 PMBuild a Speaker: Exploring the Intersections of Music and EngineeringBuilding: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Located in the Digital Design Studio, room 303, in Tisch library on the third floor.The Digital Design Studio is accessible by stairs and elevator. Gendered restrooms and water fountain are located on the same floor. Gender neutral bathrooms are located on the second floor. Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement,Training/Workshop Event Subject: Arts,Education Speaker Name: Kelsey Rogers RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/16613622 Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/16613622 Come learn about music engineering by building your own speaker! We’ll teach you the basics of how a speaker converts electrical signals into sound, and you’ll get to select your materials and build your own unique speaker to play music right from your phone. Drop into this workshop anytime between 2–4 p.m. for a creative study break to explore sound, technology, and design, and to enjoy some tasty snacks. This workshop is for everyone, whether you’re interested in music, engineering, or both!
- Apr 286:00 PMFMS Film Festival: Documentary FilmBuilding: Barnum Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Barnum LL08 163 Packard Ave, Medford Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Film Screening Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Film and Media Studies program Event Sponsor Details: Film and Media Studies Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu FMS Student Film Festival Documentary Film Part 1 of 2 (also Tuesday, 4/29 6:00 pm) Short documentary films by Natalie Minik's Advanced Documentary students Doo Min Bang, Sofia Daffin, Max Kind, John Mulvihill, Zander Penn, Alex Wu, and Tom Xiao. Film Festival Etiquette We kindly encourage all attendees to plan to arrive on time and stay for the full screening. Our festival is designed as a complete experience, and each student film is an important part of the program. Remaining for the duration helps create a respectful, supportive environment for all filmmakers and minimizes disruptions during screenings. Please note that filmmaker names are listed alphabetically in festival materials and do not reflect the order in which films will be screened. Full Film Festival Schedule Tuesday, April 28 6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1 8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study Wednesday, April 29 6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2 8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film 9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof Thursday, April 30 6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1 8:00-8:30 Intermission 8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2







