As a new member of ARCS, I joined with the hope of connecting with others who are passionate about supporting scientific research, particularly through philanthropy. I’ve been asked to share my experiences and advice from graduate school, and I hope these reflections provide insight and encouragement to current PhD students,... Read more
On Friday, April 18, ARCS Scholar Alum Heather Pollington (Foote) successfully defended her doctoral thesis. Heather conducted her research in Dr. Chris Doe’s lab at the University of Oregon. Her thesis, titled “Intrinsic Developmental Mechanisms Promoting Interneuron Identity in the Drosophila Embryo,” explores key developmental processes... Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific discovery, stable funding and institutional support are often the unsung heroes behind groundbreaking research. For one dedicated researcher and postdoctoral scientist, these resources have enabled the pursuit of critical questions about health and longevity.
Erik, an ARCS Foundation Oregon alum from the University of... Read more
ARCS Stands Strong with Science and in support of our scholars. As we face unprecedented threats to science, we are called to respond. The uncertainty of our current funding environment is existential for scientific research in the United States. Our mission to elevate the scientific enterprise... Read more
As spring brings renewal to our campuses, we are reminded of the extraordinary impact your commitment has made on the next generation of STEM innovators. Last year, your generosity helped us award 93 research scholarships to promising graduate students whose work spans from measuring... Read more
Sleep, and how it relates to your health, is what ARCS Scholar alum Noah Milman studies in the lab of Dr. Miranda Lim, in the Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience program at OHSU.
His research, using rodent species, focuses on the relationship between early life, sleep and autism or... Read more
Krista Habing’s journey into biomedical engineering began with a fascination sparked in a high school biology class. An experiment with planaria flatworms—capable of regenerating into two separate organisms when cut—ignited her curiosity about regenerative medicine. Today, as she nears the completion of her PhD at Oregon Health & Science University... Read more
ARCS Scholar Alum from the University of Oregon, Rachel Robinson, is quite literally in the final stretch of her PhD. As she wraps up her research at the Bowerman Sports Science Center in Eugene, she analyzes the data she’s collected on a topic close to her heart: how biomechanics influence... Read more
“Without the dedication of Sharon in the early years, our Chapter would simply not exist.”
That’s how Ellen Richardson, the second president of ARCS Oregon, describes the legacy of Sharon Hewitt, the first president of ARCS Oregon from 2004 to 2006. Hewitt passed away recently, and chapter members are... Read more
