Home News Academics Page 4 Category: Academics Mac students, professor publish research on redlining and air pollution Biology Professor Mary Heskel, Elizabeth Hrycyna ‘21, Jennings Mergenthal ‘21, and Saiido Noor ‘23 recently published their original research on redlining and air pollution. International Roundtable and student research Seven student-led sessions are being held this year. Community Fellows Students work with community partners through a Macalester program Study away in the Galápagos English major Anna Šverclová dives into an environmental science study away experience on Isla San Cristóbal. New study examines how social bonds contributed to pandemic resilience in Argentina Dr. Eric Carter, Edens Professor of Geography and Global Health, co-wrote a paper about social capital and cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic in northwest Argentina Summer at a Startup Learning the ropes of a startup through a Macalester grant Twelve athletic teams recognized for academic excellence Scots score high GPAs Lecture Notes: Cosmology and the Fate of the Universe Astronomy professor Anna Williams and her students explore the knowns and unknowns of our universe and beyond. Making a documentary in Costa Rica Chloe Vasquez '24 receives a Macalester grant to share information about snake bites Geography Professor Sponsors Local Fishing Contest On St. Paul's Hmoob (Hmong) Day, Dan Trudeau co-sponsored a fishing contest at the city’s Lake Phalen Park to build trust among the diverse people who frequent the park. Observing Galaxies with the Green Bank Telescope Students view the galaxy with some of the most sophisticated instruments available in this astronomy course. New discovery about glaciers and landslides could help communities prepare for disaster An international research team that included Geology Professor Kelly MacGregor set out to examine a massive landslide that occurred on a glacier in Chilean Patagonia. Honors Project Reflections Every year, Macalester seniors conduct a wide range of original academic and creative work. Russian Studies student research competition marks 30 years with record participation April 2022 Maccolades: An Awards Season Bonanza Fulbrights, Watsons, grants and more 2022 Global Citizenship Award Winners Three students received this award Perspectives on Climate Justice As part of a worldwide teach-in this spring, a panel discussion used a climate justice framework to envision a better future. Lecture Notes: Exploring Sensation and Perception Professor Eric Wiertelak examines how our brains make sense of the world around us. Professors Look Beyond the Lecture Macalester faculty members find creative ways to help students learn even the most challenging concepts. Macalester student receives $30,000 Truman Scholarship Julian Applebaum ‘23, a junior from Wellesley, Massachusetts has been named one of 58 Truman Scholars for 2022. Trio awarded “Best in Show” at DataFest What stories can one massive dataset tell? Over one weekend in March, students dug in and found out. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 46 Next