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 connected...
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 have...
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 and...
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 ecosystems...
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 waves...
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 pick...
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 for...
On December 2nd, the ARCS Foundation community proved once again that when people unite behind a shared purpose, remarkable things happen. Giving Tuesday 2025 was more than a day of generosity—it was a nationwide celebration of the individuals and organizations who believe deeply in the power of discovery.
The 2025 ARCS Annual Report delivers a clear and timely message: ARCS Foundation continues to stand strong with science, even as federal research funding faces new challenges and uncertainty. When national funding cuts were announced during the ARCS National Board meeting in February, chapters across the country responded with renewed...
ARCS Foundation was saddened to learn that one of our Hall of Fame honorees passed away unexpectedly in August 2025. David Mangelsdorf, PhD, will always be honored by ARCS for his research and contributions to science.
Mangelsdorf was an ARCS Scholar in 1985 while at The University of Arizona...
