Home News Academics Page 11 Category: Academics Our Wish for You Macalester welcomes Dr. Suzanne Rivera, the college's 17th president. Personal Pandemics Geography students analyze a pandemic IRL and collect evidence for future generations. Final Edition With encouragement, modest tools, and a DIY spirit, students are making beautiful art from home. Political Advantage Students are adapting to remote learning with determination and creativity. Macalester Student Receives Truman Scholarship Junior Willow Fortunoff receives a prestigious Truman Scholarship. Thesis Statements We talked with seven students about their senior research projects—and we learned a lot. Courses in the City: Critical Issues in Urban Education Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Rural Landscapes and Livelihoods Macalester's courses, like this geography course, capitalize on our location to enrich learning. Courses in the City: Energy Justice Macalester's courses, like this environmental studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Courses in the City: Legislative Politics Macalester's courses, like this political science course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Courses in the City: U.S. Education Politics and Policy Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Studying the Mysteries of the Universe National Chambliss award winner Riley McGlasson '20 has immersed herself in astronomy outreach and research—at Mac and beyond. A Green Brigade Since 2006, Chuck Green Fellows have explored democratic engagement and tackled big problems by partnering with social change organizations, and COVID-19 isn’t stopping them. Food security during a pandemic Bill Moseley, geography, shares his thoughts on food security during the COVID-19 crisis. New Realities The COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented decisions at Macalester this spring but also shined a light on a strong community. Courses in the City: German Cultural History II (1933-Present) Macalester's courses, like this German studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Courses in the City: Community Youth Development Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Courses in the City: Rise and Fall of Tsarist Russia Macalester's courses, like this Russian studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning. Taking it Slow: Archaeology in Omrit Discovering and preserving the past isn’t easy, but the rewards are great for Macalester students. On the front lines of hope Macalester's lab experience provided fundamental training for Julissa Molina-Vega '19 as she researched breast cancer at the University of Minnesota. Why Polio Still Exists Ikran Sheikh-Musal ‘20 is working to eradicate the disease in a handful of countries through her Mellon Mays grant. Prev 1 … 8 9 10 11 12 13 Next
