How to Develop Career Security Without Stagnating

Career security is something nearly every professional wants, especially in uncertain times. However, you can settle into a comfort zone if you only focus on playing it safe. Your career may then start feeling like a trap instead of a …

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New this semester! Career Café

Born out of a desire for greater connection and support, Career Café is bringing together Friedman School students to tackle the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with job and internship searching. This initiative, lead by 2nd year student, Grace Durant, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Teresa Conigliaro

Policy Analyst, NYC Department of Health

While at the Friedman School, Teresa earned her Masters in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition.

1. What do you love about your job?  

I love the large-scale impact of food policy work that improves …

By Hannah Symons, MS
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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Bermingham, Friedman School Muralist

Sarah had the opportunity to create a mural in our cafe, serving as a reminder of the unique and far reaching work done at the Friedman School. Each individual at this school enriches our community, learning environments, research, and ultimate impact …

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Internship Spotlight: Grace Durant

Grace is a second-year FANPP student and spent her summer as a Supplier Responsibility and Sustainability Intern with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Read on to learn more about her experience!

In just a few sentences, please tell us about your summer …

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Turning Job Rejections into Career Advancements: Lessons for Success

Job rejections are an inevitable part of any professional journey, regardless of your accomplishments. At some point, everyone faces that moment of disappointment, whether early in their career or after years of experience. While it may feel discouraging at first, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Eric Ciappio, PhD, RD

Senior Manager, Nutrition Science, Balchem Corporation

While at the Friedman School, Eric earned his PhD in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition.

1. What do you love about your job?  

I love the field of nutrition science and the impact that …

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Alumni Spotlight: Laura Carroll

Senior Advisor for Nutrition Outreach, Food and Drug Administration

Laura earned a dual Masters degree in Nutrition and Public Health from both the Tufts Friedman School and School of Medicine where she focused on food policy and health communication.

1. …

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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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Internship Spotlight: Allison Arnold

Ally is a second-year AFE student who interned at the Food Hub for New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Here she shares her insights, experience, and advice with the Friedman community.

How did you land your internship? (e.g., networking, searching on …

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Alex Kaplan Student Ambassador
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Finding Your Passion — Takeaways from Innovation Institute’s Panel Session with Lauren Abda

Lauren Abda founded Branchfood and built the largest food entrepreneurs and startups community in New England. She is also the Co-founder of Branch Venture Groups, a network of investors who support early-stage food start-ups. She graduated from Tufts Friedman School …

By Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou
Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou Student Ambassador
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Featured Employer: HNRCA

Welcome to our Featured Employer series where we feature different companies/organizations in the food, nutrition, and public health field!

What do they do?

The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) is one of the largest research …

By Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou
Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou Student Ambassador
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