ARCS Alum Tracks Human Social Science to Inform Change.
Scientific advances depend on more than research in a lab. Innovation also depends on people and their behaviors. Gretchen Engbring PhD is a Sustainability Social Scientist for Stanford University. “While we often think about scientific advancements as biophysical and technological, (such... Read more
Hola, My name is Ana Lucia Fonseca, and in this piece, I open my heart to tell who I am and what drives me.
Introducing myself through this narrative, I aim to unfold the layers of my identity, beliefs, and passions that drive me. My journey is not just... Read more
ARCS Foundation Oregon has launched a reduced membership program for the new year.
Are you passionate about STEM education? Is life-long learning a part of your DNA? Do you value engaging with like-minded people to advance a cause? If so, you belong in the ARCS Community.
Deborah attended Stanford University and earned a BS in Biology. She then earned her MD and did her pediatric residency at OHSU. Deborah is board certified in pediatrics and a current member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She founded Westside Pediatric Clinic in 1983 and was... Read more
Have you ever heard an ARCS member say “ARCS is the best kept secret in Oregon?" Well, that’s all about to change! Thanks to a generous gift by Jamie and Mike Anderson, our Chapter is able to sponsor OPB’s wildly popular radio show, “Science Friday” hosted by Ira Flatow. Tune... Read more
At a young age, Trevor Kent Howard was determined to help save the world by researching solutions to address climate change. Trevor, an ARCS Oregon Scholar Alum, holds the distinction of being a triple alumnus at Oregon State University by earning his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering. While working... Read more
Congratulations to Toni Doolen, recipient of the Society of Women Engineers' 2023 Suzanne Jenniches Upward Mobility Award. Doolen is Dean of the Oregon State University Honors College, and an ARCS Oregon member.
The award honors a woman leader who has succeeded in rising in their organization to a significant management... Read more
Your Contributions Go Further With $25,000 In Matching Funds!
Last month, trustees of the Maybelle Clark MacDonald Fund (MCMF) approved ARCS Foundation Oregon’s request for $25,000 in matching funds to support the Chapter’s efforts to implement new technology for its expanded operations. This means that we must raise $25,000... Read more
Two ARCS scholar alums from the University of Oregon are now working at Virginia universities.
Michael Crawford received his PhD in physical chemistry from UO. He now works as Assistant Professor in the department of chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University,... Read more