July 8, 2009
People
Mapping the Technological Edges
Graduate student’s research gives computers the ‘vision’ to make advances in medical and security imaging
July People Notes
Ask The Professor
How can I tell if my dog is overheating, and what can I do about it?
Scott Shaw, V98, assistant professor of clinical sciences and a specialist in emergency and critical care medicine at the Cummings School, responds
The Toolbox of Self-Deception
How we rationalize our mistakes, kid ourselves about being in control and are convinced we’re all much better than average
Your Summer Reading List
Tufts faculty and staff recommend their favorite books—novels, mysteries and a dash of history, philosophy and travel—to keep you entertained
The Spice of Life?
An ingredient in curry has been found to reduce weight in mice; human trials are up next
Art of the Community
A wide range of works by artists from Medford, Somerville and Grafton are on display at the Sixth Annual Juried Summer Exhibition
Briefs
Home Court Advantage
Cousens Gymnasium renovations open the door for NCAA tournament basketball on campus
Stopping the Outbreak
A pesky virus in alpacas spawns broad research agenda at the Cummings School
Lights, Camera, Class
Former Tufts writer-in-residence Haruki Murakami’s new Japanese best-seller has film crews coming to the Hill
Researchers Seek Stimulus Funding
Proposals are submitted by Tufts scientists for projects to evaluate treatment options
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