National Achievements

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics recently recognized ARCS MWC Member Mary L. Snitch with the AIAA Distinguished Service Award for her distinguished service to the Institute over a period of years ranging from tireless advocacy for funding to national and international influence on aerospace policy. Mary L. Snitch currently holds the...

This white paper discusses the topics and points made during a panel discussion, Future innovations in Biomedical Science, at the ARCS Foundation 2018 All Members Conference: Scientific Innovation for the Next Generation in Washington, D.C. Held at the Willard Hotel, the panel featured thought leaders and experts in a discussion of...

ARCS Foundation is pleased to announce that it has added four approved programs at three of its existing academic partner universities that are now eligible for funding through ARCS Scholar Awards. ARCS Foundation’s strategy to impact scientific advancement by supporting STEM candidates requires an effective partnership with universities across the nation...

ARCS members and guests had an “out-of-this-world” experience when they toured the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) during the AMC. The highlight for many was two NASM Docents—Mark Jones and Elli Nesbitt (ARCS Metro Washington Chapter)—giving tours of some of NASM’s iconic space artifacts. Among them is a replica of...

Members of  ARCS® Foundation welcome Scott Fouse as the newest member of its Science and Engineering Advisory Council (SEAC). Mr. Fouse has recently announced his retirement from the Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, CA, where he was Vice President of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC).  Mr. Fouse’s recognition...

Keynote Speaker: Deborah L. Wince-Smith

Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:15 AM

Deborah L. Wince-Smith is the president & CEO of the Council on Competitiveness, a coalition of CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders and national laboratory directors, committed to driving U.S. competitiveness. 

She has more than 20 years of experience as...

ARCS Foundation Council of Advisors brings the most experienced leaders from chapters around the country together to advise ARCS National Board of Directors on new initiatives and future strategy. Comprised of women with extensive leadership experience at both the chapter and national level, the council’s purpose is to identify and suggest...

The ARCS Foundation Council of Presidents brings chapter leaders from around the country together to share their best ideas and aid the national organization in its work. Made up of the president or one co-president from every chapter, the council’s purpose is to enhance chapter leadership by identifying common approaches and...

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.

The recipients of the 2017 ARCS...

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 had...