Macalester for Science Majors

<p>I'm thinking of majoring in Biochem or Physics. Looking at colleges, I find Mac very appealing. From what I've seen however, it seems much more focused on internationalism, politics, social sciences, etc. I would love to expand my interest in these fields, but I still need a decent science environment. Does anyone know how the science programs are at Mac? Any stats on science Grad schools? And is the majority of the student population into the humanities only, or is there at least some scientific population present there?</p>

<p>My son will attend Macalester next fall. He has a strong interest in the sciences, particularly CS, physics, and math. We spent some time talking to the head of the CS/math department a few weeks ago and we were favorably impressed with Mac’s course offerings in these areas as well as their connections to internship opportunities in and beyond the Twin Cities. Many students are able to do undergraduate research on campus with resulting publication. I’m more familiar with some of the chemistry research done at Mac; for undergraduates at a small LAC, the opportunities are excellent. Mac does a great job of marketing their well known international studies, political science, and social sciences, but according to one faculty member, not so well with selling their excellent science progams. You should definitely visit and poke around the programs yourself. For our son, Mac offered the balance of science and other qualities he was looking for in a LAC.</p>

<p>Alright, thank you!</p>