Experiential Learning
Taking Learning beyond the classroom
Experiential learning programs offer real-life experiences to take what you learn at MGA and apply it out into real-world, everyday situations. Challenge your skills outside of the classroom by solving new problems and bringing your ideas to life.
Experiential Learning by Department
Natural Sciences
The Department of Natural Sciences offers numerous experiential learning opportunities for our students. Students can participate in undergraduate research projects with faculty mentors such as Dr. Tom Hancock, conducting field research along the Georgia coast or more locally.
- Chemistry faculty, like Dr. Renat Khatmullin and Dr. Jerry Buffone are exploring topics in organic chemistry, including the fluorescence decay of water-soluble dyes mixed with common oxidants.
- In engineering and physics, students are working with Drs. Camarota and Hornung to build a muon telescope.
Students may also find themselves participating in Course-Related Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) as part of their coursework.
- Dr. Pushpa Yadav incorporates genetics research into her upper-level Genetics course. Students are able to get direct hands-on research working with Drosophila and yeast genetics projects.
Finally, students can also participate in internships both on and off campus.
- MGA Biology majors have interned with the Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Go Fish Education Center and with the USDA Research Station in Perry GA.
These opportunities help students to build skills that will serve them well in graduate school or in the workforce.
Computer Science
The Technology Practicum Program provides students with hands-on experience through research and real-world projects. Faculty and students meet weekly to collaborate on research initiatives and to develop solutions for projects sponsored by industry partners and community organizations.
This program allows students to apply classroom knowledge in practical settings while gaining valuable experience working on authentic problems and project teams.