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SHANNON BROWNLEE, MS
Inducted in 2015
1982 ARCS Scholar at University of California, Santa Cruz
For scientific writing and advocacy that has improved public understanding of science and medicine and helped transform US health care
BARBARA JACAK, PhD
Inducted in 2015
1975 ARCS Scholar at University of California, Berkeley
For significant contributions to our understanding of how the universe evolved and role in the development of the PHENIX large collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory
RALPH B. JAMES, PhD
Inducted in 2015
1979-80 ARCS Scholar at California Institute of Technology
For substantial impact as an inventor and transformative research in photoconductive science that has led to improvements in astrophysics and medical imaging
STEPHEN M. LICHTEN, PhD
Inducted in 2016
1981-83 ARCS Scholar at California Institute of Technology
For leadership at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and contributions to the invention of GPS technology that ensures reliability and accuracy of commercial aircraft navigation
DAVID MANGELSDORF, PhD
Inducted in 2015
1985 ARCS Scholar at University of Arizona
For groundbreaking research on orphan receptors that helped launch an entire field of biology and led to important breakthroughs in treatments for human diseases
PETER J. MCDONNELL, MD
Inducted in 2019
1981-82 ARCS Scholar at Johns Hopkins University
For inventions and medical advances in Ophthalmology that have improved sight for patients worldwide
JESSICA MEIR, PhD
Inducted in 2020
2007-09 ARCS Scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
For research on the International Space Station and her historical all-female spacewalk that inspires women to pursue STEM careers
F. PETER SCHLOERB, PhD
Inducted in 2021
1976-77 ARCS Scholar at California Institute of Technology
For leadership and vision in the development of the Large Millimeter Telescope Alfonso Serrano, which played a significant role in capturing the first image of a black hole, confirming Einstein's theory of general relativity
SUNEEL I. SHEIKH, PhD
Inducted in 2017
2002-04 ARCS Scholar at University of Maryland
For aerospace research and inventions, including one that is used on the International Space Station, and for educational initiatives that inspire future scientists
CHRISTOPHER STUBBS, PhD
Inducted in 2017
1987-88 ARCS Scholar at University of Washington
For profound impact on physics through work detecting the expansion of the universe and discovery of “dark energy” and role as US government advisor on national security technology
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON, PhD
Inducted in 2018
1991-92 ARCS Scholar at Columbia University
For significant contributions in communications that have raised scientific awareness for millions
JEANNE VANBRIESEN, PhD, PE
Inducted in 2016
1992-97 ARCS Scholar at Northwestern University
For influence on water quality, sustainability, and engineering practices through research; contributions to water policy; and for mentoring the next generation of engineers
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Members of ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame are former ARCS Scholars who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating leadership in one or more of the following areas:
One or more Hall of Fame inductees are selected annually by a diverse panel appointed by ARCS Foundation National President.
Read about Members of ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame in ARCS 2021 Annual Report.