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Kagin Commons, First Floor
M-F. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
S-TH, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
651-696-6121 (Day)
651-696-6193 (Evening)
lucking@macalester.edu

Science Tutors
The MAX Center has tutors and staff to help you in a variety of science classes. Click on the course links below to view tutor schedules.
You can also talk to Stephanie Alden or Dave Ehren, who can help you with these and other science classes.
Calendars do not show scheduled appointments, only tutors' scheduled work hours.
Biology
- 255 Cell Biology and Genetics Lab
- 260 Genetics
- 265 Cell Biology
- 270 Biodiversity and Evolution
- 285 Ecology
Chemistry
Supplemental Instruction
| Course | Professor | SI Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Chem 112 | Fischer (8:30) |
Katie S. Sunday 3-5 pm, OLRI 301 |
| Chem 112 | Splan (9:40) |
Alyssa A. Sunday 5-7 pm, OLRI 301 |
| Chem 112 | Fisher (10:50) | Daryl C . Sunday 7-9 pm, OLRI 300 |
| Chem 112 | Green (noon) | |
| Chem 212 | Brisbois (8:30) | Max S. Wed. 8-10 pm, OLRI 205 |
| Chem 212 | Hoye (1:10) | Andrew B. Tuesday 8-10 pm, OLRI 301 |
| Econ 361 | West | Anna G. Sunday 3-5 pm, CARN 305 |
Working as a Peer Science Tutor
Do you love science? Do you enjoy problem solving? Are you the go-to person when your friends need help with their assignments? If so, then you should consider applying to be a peer science tutor in the MAX Center. Peer tutors aren’t necessarily science majors, but they must have a passion for science that they can relay to the students they work with. We will teach you the skills that you need in order to work as a science tutor.
Science Tutor Job Description
Science tutors assist students enrolled in 100 and 200 level science courses. They participate in weekly science tutor meetings and complete the tutor training program. After completing 25 hours of tutoring, they earn College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification. Science tutors work with students one-to-one or in groups and engage in research and ongoing projects in the MAX Center and on campus. Science tutor candidates must have completed (respectively) CHEM 111/112 (or CHEM115) and have earned a grade of B or better. They have excellent communication skills, a thorough knowledge of their subject area, and the ability to work well with individuals and groups.
Handouts
Other Resources
- Science and Research Office
Resources for Macalester science majors interested in pursuing research opportunities, both on and off campus.
- Muskingum University Learning Strategies Database
Content area specific learning strategies - Howtostudy.org
How to study nd write for biology, chemistry, physics and general science. - Study Guides and Strategie
Includes strategies for writing lab reports and scientific papers and studying science textbooks