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Inventive by nature, engineers by calling: Kat Allen, EG26

Doctoral student in mechanical engineering and human-robot interaction Kat Allen is passionate about designing makerspaces for everyone.

Avis Carrero, EG20, EG25 leans against a wall outside with his arms crossed.

Inventive by nature, engineers by calling: Avis Carrero, EG20, EG25

Avis Carrero, EG20, EG25 is pursuing an inclusive vision of engineering education

Sunil Kumar appointed Tufts University’s next president

Provost and senior vice president at Johns Hopkins University, Kumar will begin as Tufts’ 14th president on July 1, 2023.

Incoming students at the Fall 2022 matriculation ceremony

Tufts welcomes the undergraduate Class of 2026

The most academically accomplished class ever enrolled, the incoming class sustains Tufts’ focus on creating a student body that is diverse and inclusive.

Students build a device with LEGO robotics

Creative problem solvers in northern NH

A LEGO Foundation grant and Tufts collaboration will help local non-profit White Mountain Science Inc. to champion playful engineering-based learning.

Pictured left to right: Gail Willner-Giwerc, A86, Linda Willner, J62, and Sara Willner-Giwerc, E18

Keeping it in the family

Sara Willner-Giwerc, E18, EG22, Gail Willner-Giwerc, A86, and Linda Willner, J62 reflect on their time at Tufts.

A robot for digging, inspired by the claws of a pangolin

Designing biomimetic robots

Middle school students learn about biomimicry by interweaving engineering, biology, robotics, and computer programming concepts.

Leland Melvin speaks during the colloquium

Seek diversity, new perspectives, and people who believe in you

At the School of Engineering’s Spring 2022 DEIJ Colloquium, the NASA engineer and astronaut Leland Melvin shared advice on how to thrive as a professional.

The Leading While Black project reflects on the horizons of executive leadership at Tufts.

Reflecting on the legacy of Black leadership at Tufts

The Leading While Black project will honor eight luminaries who transformed governance and advanced equity and excellence at the university over the past 50 years.