Activating insulin-producing cells
Pancreatic beta cells “switched on” by light are engineered to enhance production of insulin in response to glucose levels.
Faculty
Staying power
Carolyn Birmingham, E57, shares her passion for engineering by supporting the Center for STEM Diversity.
Tufts team recognized for research excellence
A paper by Ph.D. candidate Karl Cronburg and Associate Professor Sam Guyer received the Distinguished Paper Award at GPCE 2019.
Shining a light on optical imaging
Professor Sergio Fantini and the Diffuse Optical Imaging of Tissue Lab find new ways to non-invasively study biological tissue at greater depths.
A.I. to detect cancer
Karen Panetta, Dean of Graduate Engineering Education, has built an artificial intelligence tool that differentiates breast cancer cells from non-cancerous cells by analyzing biopsy images.
Faculty spotlight: Marty Allen
Marty Allen, Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Online Programs in the Department of Computer Science, applies computing to the sciences and the arts.
Scientists enhance color and texture of cultured meat
Cultured meat could reduce resources required in meat production, with a smaller environmental footprint relative to animal farming.
Moving the conversation forward
Susan Landau, Professor in Computer Science and Bridge Professor in Cybersecurity and Public Policy at The Fletcher School, joins The Lawfare Podcast to discuss encryption policy.
New Master's in Software Systems Development
The program focuses on skills that help engineers make complicated systems like databases, networks, and operating systems work together.