From butterfly facts to new breakdancing moves, students at Macalester share what they’ve learned during the course of one day.
October 27 2016
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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.