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World-famous astrophysicist and media personality recognized for his promotion of science in America.

World-famous astrophysicist and media personality Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson has been named by ARCS® Foundation as its 2018 inductee into the ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame.  It is a rare honor, bestowed on ARCS Scholar Alumni who have...

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 scholars. ...

Our past president Penny Papadopoulos just added another feather to her cap by being selected as the 2018 Phoenix Chapter ARCS Light. Two of Penny’s other ‘feathers’ include a BS degree from Texas Woman’s University and a MSN from the University of Michigan. But Penny will likely tell you  her most...

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 fundraising...

ARCS Foundation’s highest honor for volunteer work given annually to a member from each chapter

ARCS® Foundation honored 14 of its members for their work on behalf of the mission to promote academically outstanding students in the areas of science, engineering, and medical research at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C...

Oregon State University (OSU) has received a $144 million grant from the National Science Foundation to construct its newest research vessel. The ship, a 193-foot regional class research vessel, will be designed with a team of researchers from OSU, constructed in Louisiana, and harbored at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in...

The scientific world paused for a moment recently to reflect on the life of a titan, with the passing of famed physicist Stephen Hawking in March at the age of 76. Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, an ARCS Scholar Alum, received the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication last year, and...

It has been said that one visit to Africa and the spirit of the place is forever in your heart. That is clearly the case for Bradley H. Jacobsen, MD.

Thanks to his ARCS Scholar Award and funding from the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah, Jacobsen will lead...

ARCS Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2018 All Members Conference will feature a lineup of accomplished life science professionals during a panel on Thursday morning titled Future Innovations in Biomedical Science: an Interdisciplinary Perspective. Moderated by ARCS Metropolitan Washington Chapter member and founding medical director of the Wilmer Eye...

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 recognition...