January 14, 2009
In This Corner
Harry Potter and the Learning Spell
Two seniors make a lesson out of the magical series in an Ex College course
People
Something to Chew On
Tierra Wilson’s playful invention helps safeguard endangered mountain gorillas
January People Notes
Ask The Professor
How does spyware work?
This month’s expert, Sam Guyer, assistant professor of computer science, tells all
Grow Your Own
Michael Levin, A92, studies the mechanisms that enable living things to develop and repair themselves, which could affect treatments for everything from loss of body parts to cancer
Brewing Revolution
Historian Benjamin Carp’s latest project is a book on the Boston Tea Party, and he’s taking a global perspective
Smoke Screens
In starring roles or cameos, cigarettes make frequent appearances in movies. What does it mean for the young people who watch?
Parting View from the Hill
Felipe Fernández-Armesto takes a farewell look from the Tufts campus
Looking for Normal in Timbuktu
Wanting more than a desk job in international development, Racey Bingham, N07, F07, found what she was looking for in West Africa
Briefs
Ahead of the Electric Car Curve
Technology developed at Tufts a decade ago to increase hybrid vehicle battery life is now licensed for commercial production
Building Stronger Bones
Adding bicarbonate to your diet through fruits and vegetables leads to greater bone density, according to new study
An Outstanding Value
Tufts University lands at #19 on Kiplinger’s list of best values in private universities
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