Home News Academics Page 12 Category: Academics 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. Comic Vocabulary A visual storytelling class challenges drawing students to pair drawings with their own original narratives. Dino Extravaganza It has all the makings of a great party: disco lights, glitter, pizza—and, naturally, dinosaurs. Taming the Wild Beasts of Fermentation Students see firsthand how microorganisms shape one of the world's biggest industries, during a visit with Surly Brewery founder Omar Ansari '92 five miles from campus. Rock Detectives Professor Alan Chapman's recent grant is introducing new students to the wows and wonders of geology. What We Can Learn From Ancient Cities What creates a cosmopolis? In one first-year course, students delve into global cities—past and present. Outdoor Life At Macalester, students don't need to leave the city to conduct summer research about plant survival and expansion. How to make a perfect muffin Ever wonder the secret to baking a perfect muffin? Chemistry professor Susan Green's "Food Chemistry" students are in the lab, determined to find the magic solution. History in Action A recent history syllabus includes internships, archival research, and creating a public exhibit. Musical Fictions Professor Mark Mazullo's Musical Fictions course, cross-listed in music and English, involves reading and discussing novels with the aim of developing musical perspectives on them. State of Macalester 2019 President Brian Rosenberg offered a brief perspective on the state of the college and answered questions from family members and other attendees. Discovering the Beauty of the Planet By studying vertebrate microfossil bonebeds in Montana this past summer, Sun Tun '22 came face to face with prehistoric ecosystems and the great diversity of life. Incarceration (Un)Interrupted We asked two International Roundtable organizers to debunk 10 common misconceptions about incarceration. Prev 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 Next
