September 9, 2009
In This Corner
Signs of Progress
Peggy Cebe’s science boot camp gives deaf and hearing-impaired students a leg up in research—and self-confidence
People
A Head for Wine
Peter Hahn, A86, ditched a career in business to run a vineyard in France
September 2009 People Notes
Ask The Professor
Why do first impressions stick with us so much?
This month’s expert, Max Weisbuch, a research assistant professor in the department of psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences, responds
Best in Class
The freshman matriculation welcomed another strong group of students, even in the midst of turbulent economic times
Well Worth the Price
Economist Frank Ackerman ponders the cost of environmental change and asks, Can We Afford the Future?
Stem Cell Breakthrough
Researchers grow tissues that closely mimic layers of skin and open the possibility for new ways to study diseases and potential drug therapies
Threads of Hope
Researchers aim to improve working conditions, and lives, in factories overseas
Briefs
Anna’s Gift
A researcher’s ‘pet’ finds its way back home to the School of Dental Medicine
Potential Cancer Stopper
Gene is found that regulates cancer stem cells in a type of aggressive brain cancer
The Eyes Have It
Snap judgments—in this case about who is straight and who is not—turn out to be surprisingly accurate
Tufts Top-Ranked as Charity
The university is lauded by outside firm for its efficient management and growth
A Class of Your Own
The Experimental College is accepting applications for course offerings for the spring 2010 semester
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