What can ancient ice cores taken from the thickest ice sheets in Antarctica tell us? As it turns out, plenty. These 800,000-year-old ice cores hold atmospheric gases from their formation, which scientists like ARCS Oregon scholar alum Olivia Williams use to unravel the relationship between human activity and rising carbon... Read more
The ARCS Light Award is a distinctive honor awarded to a member who has given the highest quality of long-term service to ARCS Foundation and its mission of advancing science in America. Each year, the Oregon Chapter selects one ARCS Light recipient.
Susan Smith, the 2023-2024 ARCS Light, has served... Read more
What big problem are you working on? I am interested in menopause health.
What is the scope of the problem? Menopause affects a significant portion of the population. In the U.S., an estimated 6,000 women daily and more than 2 million women yearly reach menopause. With... Read more
ARCS Oregon scholar alum from Oregon State University, Dr. Shea Steingass is the Environmental Project Coordinator for Benton County, OR. She coordinates and provides public outreach for four separate county programs: roadside conservation of threatened and endangered butterfly and plant species, the Agriculture and Wildlife Protection community grant program, non-lethal... Read more
Our membership drive is in full swing, adding wonderful, engaged women, who are enthusiastic about our events and committees. We're also excited to announce a future named ARCS award for a lucky Duck. We will be adding new scholars as our 3rd years roll off... Read more
Congratulations to Ph.D. Candidate and 2nd year ARCS Scholar, Ronald Samia, for being awarded Best Oral Presentation at the 39th European Brewing Convention (EBC) Congress and 6th Brewers Forum in Lille, France this past June 26-30, 2024. This is a huge accomplishment for Ron, Oregon State University (OSU), the OSU... Read more
Emerging research shows that differences in health between the highest and lowest income groups are significantly smaller in neighborhoods with more nature exposure (greenspaces). This suggests that incorporating nature into low-income neighborhoods could be a strategic target to curb health disparities. However, it remains unknown how this occurs, so our... Read more
Susan Cooper’s quest to analyze materials has taken her to the Danish Technological Institute, a research and technology organization with global clients. The institute serves as a bridge between scientific research and practical application, fostering technological progress and economic growth. Their expertise ranges from environmental technology to medical equipment, to... Read more
In an era where science and technology shape every facet of our lives, the need to support and advance STEM scholars has never been more critical. As an event Co-Chair with Diana Gordon, I am thrilled to invite you to partner with ARCS as a sponsor of our fall fundraising... Read more