ARCS Foundation advances science and technology in USA - financial awards to academically outstanding US citizens in science, engineering and medical research
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When Abigail Matheny learned she had been selected as an ARCS Scholar, the first person she called was her grandmother.
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Most people notice plants, trees, and crops growing above ground. Beatrice Bock is focused on what happens beneath the surface.
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Jenna is a Utah Chapter #ARCSScholar Alum who is now an MD in residency at the University of Utah. Her research projects include studying patterns of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, and she also developed a medical device to detect large vessel occlusions in strokes.
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Mathematics is embedded in everyday life—from architecture and engineering to budgeting and data analysis. 📊
Often unseen, it quietly powers much of the modern world.
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🚀 Let’s finish the ARCS Chapter Challenge strong! There’s still time to make an impact and help your chapter earn additional Scholar Grant funding. Let’s close out the challenge with momentum! 💙✨ Donate NOW: arcsfoundation.org/ARCS-chap…
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ARCS Illinois honors Jessica Saw as the 2025–26 ARCS Light.
A former Scholar and research scientist, she serves as VP of Scholar Relations, guiding PhD students and bringing a vital perspective to the Board.
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The Biomedical Sciences PhD program at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has officially become the 52nd ARCS-approved university program.
This milestone expands opportunities to support exceptional scholars pursuing groundbreaking research and innovation.
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Hannah o'Toole is an #ARCSScholar studying biomedical engineering at UC Davis. Her research focuses on Nanoengineering and biophotonics for early-stage disease detection.
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⏳ Don’t miss your chance to give in the ARCS Chapter Challenge! Your donation helps give your favorite chapter the opportunity to earn additional Scholar Grant funding. Make your contribution before the challenge ends! 💙✨ Donate today: arcsfoundation.org/ARCS-chap…
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Meet #ARCSScholar Gianna Slusher. Gianna is a mechnical engineering student at Georgia Tech studying bioengineering. Her research focuses on extracellular vesicles, cell-based therapies, mass spectrometry, microfluidics, and microfabrication.
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Congratulations to Susan Debor of the Pittsburgh Chapter on her ARCS Sparks nomination! ✨ Susan’s leadership as co-chair of the Scholar Showcase, along with her positivity and dedication, has made a lasting impact. Thank you for supporting ARCS Foundation scholars and programs!
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Geology fun fact: What looks like a boring rock might be millions (or billions) of years old. 👀
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The Honorable Deborah Wince-Smith, Founder and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness and an ARCS MWC member, received the Eagle Award in recognition of her leadership in advancing American STEM research.
Read more here: arcsfoundation.org/node/5737
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Turn your mission into a message that inspires giving. 💡
Join the Story That Inspires Giving webinar (ARCS Fundraising Training Series).
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For Jacqueline Avila, the path to bioengineering began with both curiosity and loss. Now she is working to develop innovative solutions for one of the world’s leading causes of death: heart disease.
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A huge shoutout to our current Top 3 chapters in both categories of the ARCS Chapter Challenge 👏✨There’s still time to climb the leaderboard! The Chapter Challenge ends May 31, so let’s finish strong and keep the momentum going. Every gift makes a difference! 💙
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Larissa Robinson-Cooper is uncovering connections between Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, while defining for herself what being a scientist could look like: equal parts research, community outreach, and advocating for public policy.
Read more here: arcsfoundation.org/node/5739
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Congratulations to Sharon Feng on her ARCS Sparks nomination! Sharon’s leadership helped launch the National Scholar Awards program, expand strategic partnerships, and create new opportunities for future scientific leaders. Thank you for advancing the mission of ARCS Foundation
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