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  • ARCS is ensuring a bright future

    for science in America

  • ARCS Scholars work

    to complete degrees in science, engineering and medical research

  • ARCS Scholar

    ARCS® Foundation advances science

    by providing financial awards to academically outstanding U.S. citizens

  • ARCS Brilliant college scholars

    study at top ranked university STEM programs

Building US Competitiveness

ARCS® Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization started and run entirely by women who boost American leadership and aid advancement in science and technology.  To address the country's need for new scientists and engineers, we provide unrestricted funding to help the country's brightest graduate and undergraduate students create new knowledge and innovative technologies.

  • We sponsor talented, motivated American students at top US research universities.
  • Nine out of 10 ARCS Scholars after they graduate work in their sponsored fields - creating knowledge, developing technologies, launching start-up companies, inspiring youth.
  • Our 15 chapters build industry partnerships to support research important to their own communities.

ARCS National Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

On April 14, 2021, ARCS National Board approved the following statement and tagline which support diversity, equity, and inclusion within our mission of Advancing Science in America:

Opening Doors to Scientific Achievement

ARCS Foundation embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values critical to scientific excellence and innovation. We believe these core values are crucial to creating a welcoming environment within our organization. We open doors to talented individuals who bring different perspectives to scientific research. ARCS Foundation celebrates and supports the efforts of our partner institutions as they eliminate barriers to academic and scientific achievement.

In June of 2021, ARCS National Board established the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan Task Force charged with developing recommendations for possible actions and/or initiatives to support and implement ARCS National DEI Statement. Read more...

 

 

 


 

 

Featured News

 

Erica Cruz ARCS Scholar
Empowering Marginalized STEM Students Through Digital Game Design
ARCS Scholar Erica Cruz collaborates with underrepresented and marginalized students.
Nicholas Haynes
Are You a Workaholic?
ARCS Scholar Nicholas Haynes Nicholas Haynes embraces his study and practice of Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Helen Sung ARCS Scholar
ARCS Scholar Captures Crocodiles for Research
RCS Scholar Helen Sung goes to the Central American country for the crocodiles.
Jacob Sendowski ARCS Scholar
ARCS Alumnus Becomes Shark Tank Contestant, Entrepreneur
ARCS Alumnus Jacob Sendowski trades his title of electrical engineering doctorate to a “Souper” entrepreneur.
ARCS Alumnus Staci Amburgey
The “Snake Wrangler”
ARCS Alumna Staci Amburgey isn't afraid of slithering serpentines— which works to her advantage.

 

In the News

 

David A. Dixon, Computational Chemist

Computational Chemist David A. Dixon, PhD Named to ARCS Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame

Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Alum is recognized for work in computational chemistry and for leadership in developing alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons that have restored and saved the stratospheric ozone layers.

LaGrange, Georgia (January 25, 2022) - At the January National Board Meeting, ARCS® Foundation Inc. announced computational chemist David Dixon, PhD has been selected as... Read more

ARCS Oregon Chapter Member Caron Ogg

A Natural Born Leader

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Incoming ARCS National President Caron Ogg learned her work ethic and attention to detail from her father, a physician who worked every day of the year except for Christmas.  Her mother’s work schedule was the same. Her parents and all her grandparents earned college degrees, unusual in those decades. One grandmother... Read more

2021 ARCS Lights

ARCS® Lights "Illuminate" the Way for Scientific Advancement

Posted on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LaGrange, Georgia (June 9, 2021) — ARCS® Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of 14 volunteers to receive the ARCS Light Award for their work in promoting science, engineering, and medical research.

The ARCS Light Award is the highest honor for volunteer work within the foundation and represents chapters’... Read more