A Conversation with Obama Foreign Policy Speechwriter Terry Szuplat On September 26th, 2024, the Murrow Center will host a special conversation with Terry Szuplat, one of President Barack Obama’s foreign […]

The Fletcher School Announces a Conference on Russia-West Economic Warfare By Akshat Dhankher, MALD 2025 Candidate, The Fletcher School The Fletcher School at Tufts University is pleased to announce an ac […]

JASA Paper PublishedAfter many years of effort, our JASA paper on ultrasound transducer characterization for the Mars Sonic Anemometer has published! Very excited […]

Part-Time School Psychologist (Stoneham, MA)Stoneham High School is looking for a part-time school psychologist. If anyone is interested and would like to learn more, they can reach out to Michele Welch at mgrapejuice@gmail.com or michele.welch@tufts.edu.

Part-Time Afterschool Garden Educator Groundwork Somerville Please view the message and flyer below for an opportunity by Groundwork Somerville: My name is Em Plotkin and I am the School […]

Join the Annual Run DMD Fundraising 5k Run/Walk! All Welcome! It is that time of the year! Whether you are an avid runner or one who enjoys strolls along the river for a study […]

D28 Women in Leadership Dinner: An Overwhelming Success! Recently, a commencement speech went viral with an obsolete message: “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world. But I […]

Check this out! Dainya Hannan’s son, Hayden Hannan,  plays Jumbo at The Greenway Conservancy annual Truck & Tractor Day!! 

D28s: Apply for a paid staff position on the Dental Central Team! D28s! Apply for a paid staff position on the Dental Central team! Work from home in your jammies. What is Dental Central: Created in 2 […]

Russian Forces Are Advancing In The Donbas. Ukraine's Response? Invade Russia. By Mike Eckel, Fletcher alum and Senior News Correspondent Ukraine has repeatedly crossed the border into Russia since the start of […]

Summer internshipsHave you wondered what sort of things Fletcher students are up to during the summer? Check here to learn about Natasha Frazier (a […]

The Great Remobilization: In Conversation with Bhaskar Chakravorti and Olaf Groth Dean of Global Business Bhaskar Chakravorti and scholar-entrepreneur-Fletcher alum Olaf Groth discuss Groth’s latest book “The Great Remobilization: […]

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Salt Marsh Periwinkle Poem By W. George Scarlett,Read More »Salt Marsh Periwinkle Poem

Humans of TUSDM: Babak Senfi (D24) In the blur of what dental school can feel like, “Humans of TUSDM” is a project created by Yenna Chu (D27) to remind us of our s […]

Nature's Cleanup Crew: The Remarkable World of Olly the Oyster Review by Leah Harrigan of “Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay” by Elaine Ann Allen, Illustrated by Kelli Nash  Exploring the importance of oyster reef habitats, Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay introduces readers to the transformative power of marine life helpers. In the book, author Elaine Ann Ellen blends educational concepts about natural water purification with a compelling story of one little oyster seeking to make a difference. Through the lovable Olly, readers are introduced to many ways marine animals help clean our precious waters.Drifting the currents of Chesapeake Bay, Olly the oyster finds himself wanting to settle down to do something important. He meets a handful of characters including the blue crab, the sea cucumber, Mrs. Barnacle, and Mr. Sea Urchin who teach him how they use their pincers, fingers, and teeth to clean waste in the bay. Readers learn about methods the animals use to remove carrion (dead fish left behind by fisherman), detritus (tiny bits of plant and animal waste), and slippery green algae. Throughout his interactions with these characters, the helpful Olly continues to state his biggest wish: I want to do something important! However, he never seems to share the same natural tools the others have for doing their job. When Olly finds a community of oysters like himself, readers learn how he’s actually been cleaning the Chesapeake Bay all along. Olly discovers how valuable his sticky gills are when trapping debris in the cloudy water – not to mention how they bring yummy food for him and his friends. After searching for so long to feel important and then finding he has all along been helping to clean the bay, Olly finally learns he is more than capable of doing something important. Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay opens the opportunity for discussions on topics like the diversity of natural cleaning agents and the impact of seeking to help. Educators and caregivers will especially appreciate the book’s ability to spark conversations with children about natural water purification and the importance of caring for marine life. And once again, there is opportunity here to let natRead More »Nature’s Cleanup Crew: The Remarkable World of Olly the Oyster

Long Showers. Clean Drinking Water. Long Hugs. Avocados: Alsu Kurmasheva Adjusts To Freedom After Russian Prison By Mike Eckel, Fletcher alum and Senior News Correspondent After a nearly 10-month ordeal in the whirlwind of the Russian prison […]

'I'm Finally In Good Hands': Freed RFE/RL Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva On Life After Russian Prison By Mike Eckel and Austin Malloy (Eckel is a Fletcher alum and Senior News Correspondent) Alsu Kurmasheva, an RFE/RL journalist and […]

AIAA Aviation Forum and Exposition, Las Vegas July 29-Aug 2, 2024 RIshabh and Prof. White traveled to Las Vegas for the AIAA Aviation Forum and presented two papers. Rishabh Chaudhary, Robert D. White, Zarina […]