geology
Olin/Rice Science Center
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Why Geology at Mac?
Whether studying glacial lakes in Montana, the geochemistry of rocks in Minnesota, or dinosaurs in Madagascar, students in the Macalester Geology Department creatively examine the history and nature of Earth, frequently combining disciplines such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
Geology Field Trips
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Congratulations to Ray Rogers, the 2012 recipient of the Jack and Mary Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award
Emma Locatelli '11 heads off to Yale University to earn a PhD in invertabra paleontology. Here she discusses how Macalester helped her get into this prestigious program. more
Karen Jackson '11 spent a summer researching the role of the St. Croix Falls Dam in sedimentation for her senior honors thesis. more
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