Political Science

How a recent Mac alum published original research as an undergraduate

Emma Curchin '22 was the lead author on an award-winning research paper on teachers' unions' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and racism after a two-year collaboration with Professor Lesley Lavery.

August 17 2023

Citizen Scholars

Chuck Green fellows put their ideas into action at community-based organizations across the Twin Cities. 

August 31 2021

Illustration of two hands holding a cube and a sphere

Freedom From Certainty

What does it take to acknowledge the validity of other perspectives—or even admit that you might be wrong?

April 23 2021

Sound Arguments

A political science course teaches students how to argue with skill, passion—and kindness. 

January 29 2021

Photo of the Macalester Rock painted to read VOTE

Democracy in Action

In last fall’s election season, a new class immersed students in the democratic process.

January 25 2021

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What Makes Some Advocacy Groups More Attractive Than Others?

After years of researching protest movements in Africa, assistant professor of political science Lisa Mueller had some hypotheses that she wanted to test here in the United States.

January 22 2021

Ayana Smith-Kooiman ’22 at the Capitol

Courses in the City: Legislative Politics

Macalester's courses, like this political science course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

April 7 2020

Photo of a crowd at a climate strike in St. Paul

Climate Anxiety

Facing fears about a warming planet, Macalester students are responding with education, organizing, and growing activism.

January 21 2020

Career Insights

Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships.

December 12 2016

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