Home News Articles Page 3 Articles Internship at the Nature Conservancy Amanda de Souza ’25 works creating a best practices guide around tribal engagement All-Nighters, All Innovators: Highlights from Macathon 2023 MintT takes first place. Mapping Madagascar Student takes home first place prize Maccolades for November 2023: Teacher of the Year, undergraduate competition success, an NSF grant, and more Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from November 2023. Redesigning Reliability Agent Epi paves a way towards more reliable allergen medication Work Wisdom: Eva Reid ’96 Eva Reid ’96 is a senior IT data manager and agency data officer for DC Health, the District of Columbia’s health department. Animal Behavior: Fundamentals and Applications With opportunities to observe animals like wolves and mountain lions in their natural habitats, Dr. Chakrabarti offers his students a portal into the magical world of studying animal behavior. Intersections Dr. Stone Cha ’10 dwells at the corner of reproductive justice and theology. Voices of Social Justice Three current and recent leaders of Macalester’s Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice reflect on twenty years of progress, passion, and perseverance. Working for a Cleaner, Greener Denmark Nina Porst ’08 has worked on some of her home country’s toughest environmental challenges. Capturing the Color of the Forest and the Shape of the Mountains Professor Mina Kinukawa served as scenic designer for The Song Poet, the first Hmong story ever adapted for the operatic stage. Building Community and Connectedness in the Classroom A program led by faculty and staff members strengthens the classroom community with intentional reflection and conversation. Shelf Conscious: Professor Michelle Tong Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you. Investigating St. Paul’s New ‘Shade Gap’ Biology professor Mary Heskel and a team of student researchers spent the summer looking at the impact of ash tree removal on shade and temperature, and her students gained new research skills along the way. Our Campus Home: A Place of Belonging, A Window to the World President Rivera reflects on Macalester's comprehensive campus plan. Geography professor’s new book chronicles rich history of Latin American social medicine Prof. Eric Carter's new book is a first-of-its-kind attempt to bring together the varied histories, influential figures, and remarkable achievements in health care in Latin America. How to Think Like a Filmmaker With dozens of award-winning, conversation-starting documentaries among them, Macalester alumni and faculty have made waves in filmmaking. Here, they share the mindsets that have led to their success. Macalester welcomes alumna Joanna E. Curtis as the college’s new Vice President for Advancement Joanna E. Curtis ’97 will become Macalester’s next Vice President for Advancement and a member of the college’s Senior Leadership Team. She will begin her new role in November 2023. Rising stars in STEM research Chen and Abdulwali are investigating the effects of MI—a chemical preservative widely used in household products such as hand soaps and shampoos. Uncovering Ancient Fossils Interning at the Science Museum of Minnesota Theater professor named 2023 Arts Research with Communities of Color Fellow Prof. kt shorb will conduct qualitative-ethnographic studies in partnership with St. Paul-based Theater Mu, one of the largest Asian American theater companies in the nation. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 30 Next