Foundation’s highest honor for volunteer work given annually to a member from each chapter
Sixteen members of ARCS® Foundation were recently honored for their work on behalf of the mission of promoting education in science, engineering, and medical research at an awards ceremony in Denver.
Andi graduated from American University, Washington, D.C., with a BSBA, majoring in Personnel Administration. She worked in administrative/management human resources positions with The Bendix Corporation. Her most recent work experience was as Vice President, Human Resources for the Aerospace Sector of Bendix (which later merged into Allied-Signal, Inc.) where she... Read more
ARCS® Foundation begins its 2016-17 program year with a refreshed website and a reenergized focus on increasing our support of our ARCS scholars and continuing robust relationships with our academic partners. I especially congratulate and welcome our newest 2016-17 ARCS scholars who are reading our newsletter for the first time.... Read more
Mary Snitch (Atlanta Chapter) ensured that ARCS members had a front-row seat for the launch of the Juno spacecraft at 12:25pm EDT on August 5, 2011, at Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. About 20-30 enthusiastic members from various chapters attended, including Atlanta, Metro Washington, Northern California,... Read more
ARCS chapters fulfill ARCS mission by supporting an ever-growing roster of higher education institutions and departments. The expansion reflects, in part, the increased number of fields of study and specialization as technology evolves. During 2015-16, the following departments of our outstanding universities were added to support future ARCS scholars:
At its meeting on June 17 in Minneapolis, the National Board of ARCS Foundation approved a new five-year strategic plan (2017-22) with the following goals:
Increase our impact on scholars, Retain and attract community leaders to our membership, and Build our capacity for success and financial sustainability.
The awardees‘ accomplishments have ranged from orchestrating Metropolitan Washington’s participation in the USA Science and Engineering Festival to creating the first ARCS Northern California’s Scholar Symposium, bringing scholars, members and community friends together. Most have served in vital leadership positions on their boards; established scholar awards and supported interactions among... Read more
