- About ARCS
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Planetary scientist, radio astronomer, and professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Umass director of the Large Millimeter Telescope (LMT), the largest, single millimeter-wave antenna radio telescope in the world
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Recipient of 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Physics
- Scientific innovation and discovery
- Recognition by peers
- Mentoring future scientists to fill the STEM pipeline
- Founding or leading an organization that has had a significant impact on the US economy
- Increasing awareness of the importance of national scientific competitiveness
- Nominations for membership in ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame may be made by ARCS chapters, individual ARCS members, ARCS advisors, faculty at ARCS Academic Partner institutions, ARCS Scholars and ARCS Alumni.
- Nominations must be received by November 1, 2021 and sent to HallofFame@ARCSFoundation.org. Please include ARCS Hall of Fame Nomination in the subject line of your message.
- Nominations should include a statement of why the nominee is eligible and should address the nominee's scientific contributions in the above criteria for membership. Links to online background information about the nominee may be included if appropriate.
- To download the ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Template in Word format click the link below. A length of two pages is recommended as well as a headshot if available.
- ln this 30-minute briefing, you will learn and see examples of how to compose a successful ARCS Hall of Fame nomination.
- This briefing is for anyone who wishes to nominate an ARCS Scholar Alum for membership in ARCS Hall of Fame.
- The briefing will begin at 12:00 PM ET/11:00 AM CT/10:00 AM MT/9:00 AM PT/6:00 AM HT.
- Register for the briefing here.
Previous Alumni Hall of Fame
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 ARCS ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE F. PETER SCHLOERB, PhDLearn more about this inductee
Members of ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame
are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science
SHANNON BROWNLEE, MS
Inducted in 2015
1982 ARCS Scholar at University of California, Santa CruzFor 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, BerkeleyFor 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 TechnologyFor 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 TechnologyFor 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 ArizonaFor 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 UniversityFor 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 DiegoFor 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 TechnologyFor 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 MarylandFor aerospace research and inventions, including one that is used on the International Space Station, and for educational initiatives that inspire future scientists
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CHRISTOPHER STUBBS, PhD
Inducted in 2017
1987-88 ARCS Scholar at University of WashingtonFor 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 UniversityFor significant contributions in communications that have raised scientific awareness for millions
JEANNE VANBRIESEN, PhD, PE
Inducted in 2016
1992-97 ARCS Scholar at Northwestern UniversityFor influence on water quality, sustainability, and engineering practices through research; contributions to water policy; and for mentoring the next generation of engineers
Membership Criteria
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:
Selection Process
One or more Hall of Fame inductees is selected annually by a diverse panel appointed by ARCS Foundation National President.
How to Nominate
Register for Hall of Fame Submissions Briefing on October 6, 2021
Read about Members of ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame in ARCS 2020 Annual Report.
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