Affinities / Identities

Focus on … Food Science & Technology

Food Science & Technology: What is It?

Food science draws from many disciplines, including biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry to better understand food processes and improve food products for the public. Food scientists are often considered experts on the best …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Alternative Careers in the Life Sciences : Pursuing Your Passions Outside the Lab

Let’s face it, obtaining a four year degree in the life sciences is a major accomplishment.  However, what happens if you want to pivot from pursuing a future career in the lab ?

Here are just a few industries in which …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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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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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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What is Economic Consulting?

Thank you to Management Consulted for this article. Economic consulting is a dynamic field that bridges the gap between data analysis and business decision-making. An economic consultant helps clients interpret complex data, model financial or market trends, and develop insights …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Consulting 101: Why Go Into Consulting?

Are you curious about consulting? There are many reasons to consider consulting as a career path: business training, an accelerated career path, professional growth, and a wide scope of projects, just to mention a few. In this video originally posted …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Where to Begin (when you don’t know where to begin)

Not sure how or where to get started when it comes to your career journey? You might even be full on freaking out about it. Believe me, I know how you feel. Not knowing where to start might have you …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Featured Resources

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Career Fellow David Zhao ’21 shares his story of how career discovery programs can help you explore top companies in …

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with …

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

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