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  • Welcome to ARCS Foundation Oregon

    We are advancing science in Oregon 

  • Basic Science Research 

    ARCS Scholars explore key questions in their research

  • Discovery

    ARCS Scholars discover new solutions that impact technology

  • Discovery

    ARCS Scholars discover new solutions that impact health

  • The future

    ARCS Scholars investigate impact of climate change

Our Mission

ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation Oregon Chapter advances science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to academically outstanding students who are U.S. citizens studying to complete PhD degrees in science, engineering, math, technology and medical research at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon.

Our Impact

Through our efforts, 301 young scientists have been financially supported with over $5 million total and encouraged to follow their scientific passions, earn their PhDs, and further their scientific knowledge.

Join ARCS Oregon

Join us! Support next-generation scientists, meet them, and learn about their work.  Read more to Join ARCS Oregon.

 

Join Us As We Celebrate Our 2021 Scholars

Event is free.

 

 

Thank you to our loyal 2021 Einstein Presenting Sponsors!

Julie and Wayne Drinkward

 

FEATURED ARTICLES

A Natural Born Leader
ARCS Foundation is pleased to announce Caron Ogg from the Oregon Chapter assumed the presidency of the organization's National Board as of July 1, 2021. She brings her family values of a strong work ethic and many years of non-profit leadership to her National role . READ MORE.
Understanding Women's Hearts: The Giesy Family Endowed Scholar
Mary Roberts-Davis, 3rd year PhD candidate in the School of Nursing at OHSU, is pursuing research in heart disease. The Giesy Family Endowed Scholar Award provides support to the brightest in the field of nursing. READ MORE.
Congratulations to Lee Ragen for being recognized as the 2021 ARCS Light recipient
Congratulations Lee Ragen! Lee has been a loyal and contributing member of ARCS Oregon for 12 years. She says "yes" when asked to lead and we are very fortunate to have her long-term participation in our chapter. READ MORE.

FEATURED VIDEOS

IN THE NEWS

Sunil Joshi's Dissertation Work Published in Top Cancer Journal

Posted on Sunday, July 4, 2021

Sunil Joshi, an Oregon ARCS Scholar Alum, shared the exciting news that part of his dissertation work from Dr. Brian Druker and Dr. Elie Traer's lab was published in Cancer Cell, which is among the top cancer journals in the world. Dr. Trevor Bivona, an expert in cancer drug resistance, commented on Sunil's work, “Altogether,... Read more

Marilyn Lindgren Awarded 2021 President's Award

Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021

Our chapter benefits from all our classifications of members: Scholar Alum, Under 50, Active, and Associate.  A member may choose to become an Associate member after being Active for 5 years and they are not obligated to participate in committee work. Today, I want to honor an Associate Member who... Read more

Promoting Safe Field-Based Research

Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2021

Sexual assault and harassment are pervasive in academic and professional field work. These violations disproportionately affect womxn and other minorities in the field, negatively impacting career trajectories and retention. Institutional policies that focus on office or classroom misconduct often overlook the specific and isolating nature of field work. FieldSafe OSU:... Read more

  • Sunil Joshi, ARCS Scholar at OHSU, Receives Soros Fellowship
    Sunil Joshi is the first at OHSU to receive the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship Award. The fellowship supports outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing a graduate education in the United States. Sunil's research interest covers intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of drug resistance in the setting of acute myeloid leukemia. He works with Brian J. Druker, MD, a world-recognized expert in cancer.
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