Home News Academics Page 12 Category: Academics 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. The Evolution of Black Entrepreneurship Students don't just learn about the rich and complex history of black entrepreneurship, they perform what they have learned in verse. Traveling Light By measuring magnetic fields in moderate-redshift galaxies, Andrew Mizener '20 is learning how the structure of galaxies and other astrophysical environments evolved. Gut Checks By studying the gut microbiomes of non-human primates at St. Paul's Como Zoo, Maya Wills '21 is investigating possible long-term impacts of antibiotic use, and more. A Major Dance Minor Ekaterina Hofrenning balances studies in dance, economics, math, and classics. The Evolution of Daddy Longlegs By studying the evolution of mite harvestmen, Professor Sarah Boyer's lab hopes to answer larger questions about the world's past. Global Citizenship Awards 2018 Three graduating seniors are recognized for their commitments to service and community engagement at home and abroad. The Year Behind Us A look back at the most popular stories of 2016. Warming Up to Winter Instead of seeing frosty days as a liability, the Macalester community embraces the cold and snowy. Career Insights Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships. Prev 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 Next
