Home News Philosophy Philosophy Big Questions with Professor Sam Asarnow In November, President Suzanne Rivera talked with philosophy professor Sam Asarnow about how we balance our commitment to the greater good with our desire to exercise personal autonomy in a pandemic. Career Insights Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships. Preventing Pain Nathan Scheiner ’13 investigates persistent pain, seeking to prevent suffering. Pint-sized Philosophers Teaching philosophy to 8- and 9-year-olds at St. Paul’s West 7th Community Center was the unconventional way that Vivian Ihekoronye ’13 (St. Paul) spent her summer. Finding It All at Mac Mac students are driven without being overly competitive, a rare quality to find and one I value immensely, writes Gerbrand Hoogvliet ’11. Testing Happiness Nathaniel Macijeski ’14 wasn’t content to read about the philosophy of happiness; he decided to research it for himself. Inventions for Mayo Clinic Two Macalester teams recently presented at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., their analyses and recommendations about inventions in development at Mayo as part of the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program. Informed Consent Philosophy professor, Martin Gunderson, discusses international standards for informed consent in relation to studies conducted on human subjects. Previous Next