It’s Women’s History Month and I can’t help thinking about the ladies who created ARCS Foundation Oregon. What inspired our five founders to invest all that time, talent and treasure in creating an organization that supports STEM education in Oregon and provides opportunities for like-minded women to network, further our... Read more
The College of Engineering at Oregon State University has been a partner with ARCS Oregon since 2008. Under the leadership of Scott Ashford, Kearney Dean of Engineering, the college has been recognized multiple years for its support of women and underrepresented students within the college. ARCS Oregon is proud to partner... Read more
DEI. An acronym that has entered our popular lexicon and demanded our attention. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Concepts that have been enthusiastically embraced in some quarters and studiously ignored in others. What is all the fuss about? Why should we, members of ARCS Foundation Oregon, care?
Physicians of Color and Racism – Sunil’s Story of Heartbreak and Hope
People of Color experience racism and discrimination every day in life and in the workplace. A recent study published in the Journal of Family Medicine found that “physicians of color were routinely exposed to... Read more
In January, two doctoral programs, Health Systems and Policy, and Epidemiology, in the Oregon Health & Sciences University-Portland State University School of Public Health (SPH) became eligible to receive ARCS awards. Ranked 32nd in the nation among schools of public health, the SPH brings together the expertise and vitality of... Read more
In January, ARCS scholars hosted members, guests and donors in their labs at OHSU, explaining their research in a variety of biomedical engineering fields and cancer research. These PhD students are working every day to address some of our most challenging health conditions.
Last year, ARCS Oregon moved to an open membership model to reduce barriers and create a more welcoming environment for women interested in STEM education and joining our Chapter. The Member Relations committee, with staff support, recently published a membership brochure that highlights our mission and the benefits of joining... Read more
Throughout the course of my membership in ARCS, I have been inspired by the dedication to our mission that is clearly demonstrated by our volunteer leaders. As President, I am so grateful for this level of commitment, which I have rarely seen anywhere else in my volunteer service.
The shortage of nurses in the United States is exacerbated by the shortage of nursing educators – how can you train the next generation of nurses without sufficient qualified teachers? Susan Bakewell-Sachs, a member of ARCS Foundation Oregon, knows that firsthand as a professor and the Dean and Vice President... Read more
Nan is a long-time supporter of education for women. Through her work with Vietnamese foster children, Nan sponsors a Vietnamese female student at PSU. She is also active in the Oregon State University's Women's Giving Circle and makes donations to friends and family so their kids can attend college. Nan... Read more