How do you study things you can’t see? ARCS Scholar Alexandra Hanselman is working towards her PhD at the University of Chicago and uses physics tools to study gravitational waves and black holes. She simulates theoretical black hole images using Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
How and why the body works are questions researchers have been trying to answer for decades, and Danaher grant recipient and Metro Washington Scholar Jessica Stelzel has joined the cause to help answer the question by studying tissue remodeling.
“The human body and immune system are incredibly... Read more
Barb Goergen is a founding member of the ARCS Minnesota Chapter and has served as its president or co-president for the past eight years. Goergen's dedication to ARCS Foundation, Inc. is evident as she continues to serve as Vice President of Operations for the National organization. She says... Read more
This year, ARCS National made the Chapter Challenge competitive by offering all fifteen chapters four chances to win. The challenge will have first—and second-place winners for each grant.
All fifteen of ARCS Foundation’s regional chapters are challenged each year by ARCS National to raise funds for... Read more
Dogs, horses, goats…oh my! Jade Collins, an ARCS Colorado Scholar, called those animals her pets while growing up. The list extends to spiders, snakes, lizards, and fish, thanks to her brothers’ choices in their animal companions. Collins has always wanted to work with animals, and as an intern,... Read more
The possibility of an asteroid or comet hitting Earth and causing major damage is more than a movie plot – it’s a true possibility. That’s why ARCS Illinois Scholar Rahil Makadia focuses his PhD research in Aerospace Engineering on planetary defense. His specific work is improving the kinetic... Read more
ARCS members representing all 15 chapters gathered in Chicago June 5-9 to attend the All ARCS Conference (AAC), “Celebrating the Past; Empowering the Future”. The conference focus originated on feedback received after the 2022 Atlanta conference.
As ARCS President Beth Wainwright stated, “This conference is like... Read more
When do you listen to podcasts? On long drives, during your daily walk or treadmill session, slowing down in the evening, or relaxing at the beach? Relax this summer and learn something new with these science podcast recommendations.
1. June is "Ocean Month." The National Ocean... Read more
Hello, I’m Sarah, and I’m a 1st year PhD student in Food Science at Oregon State University and an ARCS Scholar. When I applied to OSU, I wanted to work on a project related to food engineering and... Read more
