Benjamin Lesch’s path into science began with a moment of curiosity that never left him. As a middle school student, he first learned about genetic engineering and realized that the building blocks of life could be studied.
“The moment that kick-started my journey into science was in middle school. I... Read more
ARCS® Foundation is proud to announce Albert G. Greenberg, PhD, as the 2026 ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee, recognizing a career that has helped shape the digital infrastructure powering today’s Internet, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Leadership, service, and a shared commitment to education have brought three generations of one family together within the Utah Chapter of the ARCS Foundation.
Kim Hood’s professional journey has long bridged research, public service, and higher education. While a graduate student at the University of Utah, her research in healthcare... Read more
As Kim Hood became president of ARCS Utah in 2025, the chapter’s partner university was also experiencing significant change.
“All of us are new. There’s a new president of the University of Utah. I’m the new ARCS president. We have a new dean of the College of Engineering, and we... Read more
ARCS Foundation is sad to report the passing of David Dixon, a well-known and well-regarded chemist who was honored by ARCS as a Hall of Fame inductee. We join in praising his scientific achievements.
Dixon was an ARCS Scholar in 1968 while attending the California Institute of Technology, where he... Read more
LaGrange, Ga. (January 31, 2026) – At its January National Board Meeting, ARCS® Foundation Inc. announced Albert G. Greenberg, PhD, as the 2026 inductee into the prestigious ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Inductees are ARCS Scholar Alumni who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science... Read more
Much of what shapes an ecosystem happens underground—out of sight and, until recently, largely out of reach for scientists. Chris Vito, a PhD candidate in Environmental Life Sciences at Arizona State University, is focused on bringing that hidden world into clearer view.
“I study ecosystem ecology, which means thinking about... Read more
Shanjida Khan’s PhD research at Oregon Health & Science University focused on building imaging systems that allow scientists to see the front part of the human eye.
“The imaging systems use a noninvasive imaging technique, optical conference tomography, which is similar to ultrasound,” she explains. “But instead of using sound... Read more
When Logan Kavanaugh left college after her first year, she wasn’t sure she’d ever return. The first-generation student had earned a spot in a biology program, but financial strain and personal hardship forced her to step away. For four years, she worked as a bartender, uncertain if she’d ever... Read more
Anyone who wants to become a Navy pilot must meet several criteria and pass multiple tests.
“My virtual reality research explores physiological and cognitive abilities that may provide insights for future pilot selection and training, help mitigate a lot of the safety and cost barriers involved in selection and training... Read more
