Chapra named ASCE Distinguished Member
Professor Emeritus Steven Chapra to be named to the highest honor of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Energy, water, and environment
Investing in green tech solutions that benefit vulnerable communities
Advancing clean energy technologies: Benny Kim, E16, EG17, is doing his part to build a sustainable future by identifying promising climate tech companies for investment.
Drinking chlorinated water in low-income countries passes microbiome test
Study shows low-cost water purification, which can save thousands of lives from waterborne diseases, does not harm beneficial bacteria in children’s guts.
Preparing for rising tides and surging storms
Keren Prize Bolter, E03, helps coastal communities plan for the impacts of climate change.
A transformational gift to build Tufts’ momentum as a leader in cellular agriculture
Davide Dukcevich, A96, has made a $1 million donation to the Kaplan Lab, supporting research to develop cultivated meat as a sustainable, healthy protein.
In the White House, fighting for the environment
Gina McCarthy, AG81, is the National Climate Advisor, continuing a long career of work focused on solutions to environmental issues.
Inspired to Engineer a Better Future: Zosia Stafford
Zosia Stafford, E22, leverages her studies in mechanical engineering and philosophy to better communicate and address environmental issues.
Inspired to engineer a better future
Meet five Tufts students whose scholarship and research help reimagine what’s possible.
Studying lack of coordination in climate change mitigation
Assistant Professor Jonathan Lamontagne and colleagues warn that water, energy, and agriculture systems in African river basins could be put at risk if leaders fail to consider cross-border and global effects of policy decisions.