{"id":21997,"date":"2024-03-29T14:06:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-news\/?p=21997"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:57:39","slug":"maccolades-for-march-2024-healthcare-innovation-leadership-awards-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/maccolades-for-march-2024-healthcare-innovation-leadership-awards-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Maccolades for March 2024: Healthcare innovation, leadership awards, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from March 2024. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartfelt innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A team of four Macalester students, part of the <\/span>Innovation Scholars<\/span><\/a> program, presented project recommendations to leaders in the biomedical industry in Minneapolis. Focused on cardiovascular research and healthcare models, they worked to help the <\/span>Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation<\/span><\/a> increase enrollment in clinical trials. Team members included <\/span>Adrian Aguilar \u201925<\/b>, <\/span>Yoandri Hernandez \u201924<\/b>,<\/span> Sidnie Layesa \u201925<\/b>, and <\/span>Janine Preko \u201925<\/b>, with mentoring from campus advisors Liz Jansen, Felix Friedt, Peter Ferderer, Sasmita Tripathy, and Elena Tonc. The team was led by St. Catherine University graduate student Maggie Bianchi.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation Scholars<\/span> is a nationally recognized experiential learning program that engages teams of liberal arts students in the complex processes of translational medicine, taking an idea \u201cfrom the bench to the bedside.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookish fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Penelope Geng<\/b>, associate professor of English, took part in an interactive <\/span>book panel<\/span><\/a> event organized by the Center for Predmodern Studies at the University of Minnesota. Prof. Geng and two other authors explored the surprising overlaps between their books around themes of community, consent, and colonization in early modern England and early America. Each of these three studies considers how ordinary individuals hold powerful influence in shaping economic, social, and legal processes and norms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Geng also contributed a chapter, titled \u201cDressing to Transgress: Aesthetic Matching, Historical Costumers of Color, and the Restorying of Institutional Spaces,\u201d in the new publication \u201cSituating Shakespeare Pedagogy in US Higher Education: Social Justice and Institutional Contexts.\u201d The chapter contains an extended reflection on a longstanding and popular class in the English department: Major British Authors.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A leader among leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laurie Adamson<\/b>, executive director of the Center for Student Leadership & Engagement, received the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award from the Leadership in Student Affairs program at the University of St. Thomas. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to receive this award,\u201d Adamson said. \u201cIt motivates me to continue striving to serve in students\u2019 educational experiences at Mac in impactful ways, and inspires me to further explore innovative approaches and initiatives that can positively impact the student community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her nominator, Dr. Kathryn Kay Coquemont, vice president for Student Affairs, praised Adamson\u2019s commitment to leadership, social justice, and theory-to-practice in her work as a student affairs educator. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the things that the student body most appreciates about Laurie is how she fosters an environment where all students feel like they belong, have support, are valued, and can thrive,\u201d Dr. Coquemont said. \u201cBecause of this, students from all backgrounds gravitate to her, seeking her advice and support as they navigate college.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gray Lady fellows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two Macalester graduates were named to The New York Times <\/span>2024-25 fellowship class<\/span><\/a>. Selected from thousands of applicants, these early-career journalists will cover some of the world\u2019s biggest stories as part of an industry-leading program. They will begin in June in the New York, San Francisco, and Washington offices.<\/span> Aileen Clarke \u201915<\/b><\/a> will focus on opinion graphics. Her most recent position was the interactive graphics intern at The Seattle Times. <\/span>June Kim<\/b><\/a> will focus on data and graphics reporting. Most recently, she was a fellow at <\/span>MIT Technology Review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the Twin Cities\u2019 top women in business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

President Suzanne Rivera<\/b> was <\/span>named<\/span><\/a> to this year\u2019s list of Women in Business honorees by the Minneapolis\/Saint Paul Business Journal. These awards honor the Twin Cities\u2019 most influential women, including industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognized prose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Walter Greason<\/b>, DeWitt Wallace Professor of History, contributed to a book, <\/span>The Black Reparations Project: A Handbook for Racial Justice, <\/span><\/i> that <\/span>was <\/span>selected as a finalist<\/span><\/a> in the Association of American Publishers PROSE Award in Economics. <\/span>Dr. Greason\u2019s chapter, \u201cUnequal Housing and the Case for Reparations,\u201d examines ho<\/span>w suburbanization transformed American landscape design. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIts consumer culture hollowed out any concept of shared civic community,\u201d Prof. Greason said. \u201cThe fee-laden debt and the investment in substandard social structures that resulted effectively eradicated the small amounts of wealth that Black families had gathered during the Jim Crow years.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future public policy leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two Macalester students, <\/span>Amanda Nogueira Moreira de Souza \u201925<\/b> and <\/span>Alan Schulz Diaz \u201925<\/b>, were accepted into <\/span>the <\/span>Public Policy & International Affairs Program Junior Summer Institute<\/span><\/a> at the <\/span>Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.<\/span> This free six-week rigorous summer program at one of six host campuses prepares students for advanced schooling and careers in public service in both domestic and global affairs. Fellows receive a stipend to assist with summer travel, food, and other expenses. This year, out of an applicant pool of more than 1300 students, 149 fellows were selected from 33 states, 94 universities, and 21 countries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scoring another recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caleb Williams \u201924,<\/b> a guard on the men\u2019s basketball team, was <\/span>named<\/span><\/a> to the D3Hoops.com All-Region 9 first team. This is the third All-Region honor for Williams, who has led the Scots in scoring in each of his three full seasons at Macalester. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing a collegiate student-athlete has forced me to develop valuable time management skills, the ability to perform under pressure, and has taught me how to work together with a team,\u201d Williams <\/span>wrote<\/span><\/a>.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amplifying voices in Lesotho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Macalester graduate <\/span>Andrew Kaufteil \u201901<\/b> will work on a project in Lesotho as part of the <\/span>Fulbright Specialist Program<\/span><\/a>, in which U.S. faculty and professionals <\/span>engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will be helping country leaders to develop their first-ever proactive and comprehensive communications strategy,\u201d Kaufteil said. <\/span>\u201cI am excited to apply my skills in marketing and communications to furthering the goals of this fascinating and growing nation. I am also excited to reconnect to the region where I studied abroad back in 1999.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that<\/span> John Mohoang \u201917<\/b>, a Macalester graduate from Lesotho, has been a helpful resource while preparing for this experience. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be considered for future Maccolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you or someone you know recently earned an award, fellowship, or honor and would like it to be considered for inclusion in next month\u2019s Maccolades, please let Communications & Marketing know by filling out this<\/span> Maccolades form<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>For recent book publications, please use this<\/span> book publication form<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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