The Macalester community was invited to discover all the amazing work students had done this summer (there were 100 presenters) and grill them on everything they learned during their summer “break.”
Every summer, students are mentored by Mac professors or other professionals to work on things like understanding the gut biome, analyzing
Native American pottery, interning at local startups or in far off places, to name only a few.
October 1 2019
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Three Macalester Students Selected for University of Chicago’s Prestigious Economics Program
Ana Alvarez ʼ26, Danielle Nartey ʼ26, and Hermogenes David Rios Torres ʼ27 have been selected for the Expanding Diversity in Economics (EDE) 2024 cohort.
Decoding the Link Between Immunity, Mental Health, and Addiction
Biology professor Dr. Phillip Rivera’s receives 2023 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award for “The Mystery of Heavy Drinking: Exploring the Roots of Alcohol Dependency" project, in which he and his team will research the connections between immunology and addiction.
Macalester Senior Awarded 2024 Watson Fellowship
Chloe Vasquez ʼ24 will use her Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to research snake bites and medical care in tropical areas.
World Championships Up Next for Speed Skating Star
Two years after missing the Olympics, Conor McDermott-Mostowy ʼ24 is still grinding for the 2026 games—with a quick stop at the Speed Skating World Championships
Work Wisdom: Molly Ahearn ’81
Graphic designer Molly Ahearn '81 shares advice about networking, mentorship, and more.
