Contacting Faculty About Research Opportunities

Emailing a professor about a research opportunity can be intimidating, but a thoughtful, concise email can make a great first impression. Here are some tips to help you write a successful email.
Before You Write

Do Your Homework. Before you …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Graduate School Timeline

Review this list of tasks as you move through the application process. If you plan to apply to medical school or law school, consult the Health Professions Advising and Pre-Law Advising sites.

If you’re an alumna/us or grad student applying …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Tufts University Employer Newsletter — September 2025

Dear Employer Partners,

Fall is here, and we’re excited to reconnect during a busy recruitment season!

Our Class of 2029 began their Tufts journey on September 2, and we’re kicking off our info sessions, coffee chats, and networking events this …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlight: BuildBetter

Current student, Luis Suarez, received a Career Center Internship Grant for his recent summer internship at BuildBetter. Luis shared the following about being a summer intern:

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
Engineering Intern

How did …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Weera Lab

Current student, Patricia Clemente, shared the following about being a Summer Intern in the Weera Lab here at Tufts University this past summer…

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern in Dr. Weera’s lab, …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How to Follow Up After a Networking Event

“How To Follow Up After a Networking Event” was originally published on the Morgan Stanley website.

Networking events are a great way to meet industry players and suss out career opportunities, but following up is crucial. These tips will let …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Get Awarded for Your Career & Academic Interests!

Have you ever thought about entering an essay contest or an awards competition based on your career and academic interests?  These types of contests are often hosted by schools, universities, organizations, or publishers to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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3 Questions with n. sean glover (BFA ‘06), Professor of the practice in the field of sculpture at the SMFA

1. In just a few sentences, please tell us about your current job.
I have two jobs: I am a practicing artist and I am a professor of the practice (PoP) here at the SMFA (or what I still like to …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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Fall 2025 Environmental Lectures Series — Discover Career Pathways & Trends in Environmental Affairs

Are you thinking of an Environmental Studies major at Tufts?

Interested in learning more about Careers in the Environment within government, industry, academia and non-profit organizations?

Make sure that you check out the Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lectures for Fall.

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Focus on … Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)

HEOR is a career area for Tufts graduates to consider who are interested in the intersection of science, economics, public health, and policy.   If you have completed classes in majors such as Biopsychology, Biology, Community Health, Economics, or Psychology, careers in …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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