Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. ARCS Scholar Cara-lin Lonetree’s research focuses on the genetic engineering of CD8 T cellsto generate a novel and effective treatment for this cancer. She is pursuing her PhD in Immunology at the University of... Read more
Dr. Paula Diehr has worked in many applied areas in health services research in her long career, but she’s always remained a biostatistician. Data and numbers are not only her passion, but what she excels in. Her early work was instrumental in helping establish biostatistical principles in... Read more
An estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, as reported in 2023 by the Alzheimer’s Association. Emani Hunter, a Pittsburgh ARCS Scholar, is studying Bioengineering to change that. Her research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to analyze MRI image data... Read more
ARCS Illinois Chapter Scholar Hendryck Gellineau can trace the “aha” moments that led to his current career path in science.
It began when he was in high school and attended a compelling national STEM-driven program called Project Lead the Way, “I got introduced to... Read more
Aloha! The ARCS Foundation National Board meeting from January 25-27, 2024, in Honolulu showcased Hawaii’s deep respect for nature and the environment through food, meetings, and tours.
University of Hawai‘i President Dr. David Lassner opened the meeting with a welcome reception on the lanai of UH’s... Read more
Alum is recognized for pioneering work as a biostatistician and the development of statistical methods and approaches that thousands of medical researchers have adopted for interpreting large data sets.
LaGrange, Georgia (February 9, 2024) - At the January National Board Meeting, ARCS® Foundation Inc. announced... Read more
When was the last time you told a little white lie? Was it when someone asked if you liked their gift, but you didn’t? Or when your grandchild asked you if Santa was real? If you answered yes to one of those questions, you’ve told a prosocial deception... Read more
Historically, #GivingTuesday is the last Tuesday of November. It’s a global movement meant to inspire radical generosity worldwide, and ARCS Foundation felt that generosity this year. We started our #GivingTuesday campaign at the end of October, and by the end of 2023, we had exceeded our... Read more
As a member of the Council on Competitiveness, ARCS Foundation can stay informed of global issues of innovation, new technologies and global competition. The Council brings together members from academia, business, labor, and the national labs to discuss the global marketplace and examine the challenges and priorities to... Read more
Clinical Psychology has been approved by ARCS Foundation National as an approved discipline that can be considered for ARCS Scholar Award funding.
Advances in technology, statistical analysis, and imaging have moved some Clinical Psychology programs into the realm of hard science by providing quantifiable data, controlled conditions,... Read more
