Home News Academics Page 8 Category: Academics To Improve Modern Medicine Malik Mays came to Macalester with the goal of jumping into research—and succeeded. Being a Scientist, Being Yourself Miranda Harris investigated the molecular side of viruses in a rigorous lab where science meets culture. Mighty Mussels This is the second year that professors and students at Macalester have studied freshwater mussels. What researchers learn about their stress levels has implications for river health. From Neuroscience to Microbiology Ethan Carpenter gained valuable experience in microbiology doing summer research in Arizona. Cardiology Research at Johns Hopkins Amin Sabet gained valuable experience working in the Johns Hopkins cardiology research lab of Mac alumnus Dr. Mark Anderson. Seeking Better Solar Cells Yifei Sun explored a new, more environmentally desirable solar cell material. Eye-opening Vision Research Ionatan Kuperwajs '18 conducted research at an internationally recognized neuroimaging lab. Cancer Immunology Research Her first-year course at Mac introduced Jaclyn Kline to immunology. Her curiosity led her to a summer of research at Mass. General and Harvard. Geometries of Molecules Marla DeVault is researching atmospheric chemistry, supported by a Beckman Scholarship. Advice for First-Years We asked Mac students to share their wisdom about starting college. Replacing Heavy Metals In Professor Cao’s chemistry lab, student researchers are actively seeking organic replacements for hazardous heavy metals. Global Cardiac Care Mac Sustainability Ambassadors Travel from India to Malaysia Exploring the Work of a Twin Cities-based Health NGO. Estrogen and Lung Cancer We don’t yet have a cure for lung cancer, but Maren Bettermann ’16 brings us one step closer by investigating the role of estrogen. Where Ideas and Music Meet A joint German studies/music course gives students a deeper understanding of Western European cultural history. Three 2016 Grads Become NIH Fellows Less than 10 percent of applicants are selected. Three grads tell how Mac helped them grow as researchers. Not Advice President Rosenberg congratulating a Class of 2016 graduate. This column is drawn from remarks he made at that May 14 Commencement ceremony. Pioneering Preschool Macalester once had nursery school kids playing and learning at the Miss Stella Wood Center. Gender and Political Media A political science major Rose Allen's honors project explores how gender affects media coverage in the current presidential race. Mapping North Minneapolis Mac geography students partnered with a local organization to tell a story using maps. Publishing with Professors From topics as varied as childhood obesity in Mexico to the discovery of new galaxies, Macalester students research with faculty and publish the results. Political Participation A dozen lucky Mac students are learning about campaigning firsthand during an election year. Prev 1 … 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … 35 Next
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