ARCS Foundation celebrates more than $115 million in awards to STEM scholars.
LaGrange, GA. December 9, 2019 - Supporting promising young scholars in basic research early in their careers, ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards are nationally recognized for their impact on ensuring the strength of the STEM pipeline, which is fundamental... Read more
LaGrange GA – October 21, 2019—ARCS Scholar Alumna Jessica Meir spent her workday on Friday, October 18, floating in space. Tasked with repairing a major power source on the International Space Station (ISS), Meir was accompanied by fellow American astronaut Christina Koch, making Spacewalk 421 the... Read more
Women in STEM honored for their dedication and contributions to national foundation
LAGRANGE, GA. October 8, 2019 - ARCS® Foundation recently honored 14 of its members for their work on behalf of the organization’s mission to promote science, engineering, and medical research at an awards ceremony during their 2019 All... Read more
Tenured ARCS member sets goals to increase visibility for ARCS scholars and scholar alumni
LAGRANGE, GA. July 11, 2019 – Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation, Inc. (ARCS® Foundation) is pleased to announce that Sherry Lundeen has assumed the presidency of the organization’s National Board as of July 1, 2019.... Read more
Leading biologist will explore cutting-edge science in Frontiers of Aging address
LAGRANGE, GA, March 12, 2019 - ARCS® Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) is proud to announce Dr. Patrick Phillips will deliver the keynote address for the 2019 ARCS All Members Conference (AMC) in Portland, Oregon, on... Read more
Director of Wilmer Eye Institute recognized for advances in ophthalmology that have improved sight for countless patients worldwide
PHOENIX, A.Z., January 11, 2019 – At the National Board Meeting in Arizona, ARCS® Foundation announced that Dr. Peter J. McDonnell, Director of the Wilmer... Read more
ARCS® Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation, Inc.) has released its fiscal year 2018 Annual Report. The report presents the nationwide public report of investments and achievements by 15 regional ARCS chapters during the 2017-18 academic year.
Among the key facts and accomplishments noted in the report are:
On Monday, May 7, ARCS Northern California Chapter hosted the 2018 ARCS Symposium at the Quadrus Conference Center in Menlo Park, featuring research posters from more than 60 graduate students in STEM disciplines. Dr. Jeremy Reiter of UCSF, who serves as ARCS NCC science advisor, moderated oral presentations by six... Read more
The ARCS® Foundation recently honored 14 of its members for their work on behalf of the mission of promoting education in science, engineering and medical research at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The recipients of the 2018 ARCS Light Awards were honored for myriad accomplishments in the field, including... Read more
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... Read more
