America’s global leadership in science and technology depends on bold investment in the brilliant scientists whose discoveries will shape the future.
The United States has long been recognized as a global leader in innovation and technological advancement. This dominance, however, is not guaranteed in perpetuity. Investing in STEM PhDs is... Read more
ARCS Oregon Scholar Derek Lilienthal knows “the field of AI moves quickly, and being able to generate and refine impactful ideas at speed is a crucial skill.” He’s pushed himself in the first year of his PhD program examining Artificial Intelligence, while simultaneously working part-time at the Pacific Northwest National... Read more
As we approach the end of ARCS Oregon’s fiscal year, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to the continued success of ARCS Foundation Oregon over the past months. Whether you are a member or a friend, thank you. The ARCS mission to further science in the United States... Read more
Julissa Ortiz-Delatorre is The Susan and Bill Smith/UO Endowment Scholar in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. She is studying the effects of estrogen depletion on human skeletal muscle mechanics and metabolism independent of age.
Julissa recently attended the 2025 “Advances in Skeletal Biology Conference,” held... Read more
Oregon State University (OSU) has announced that starting in fall 2026, its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program will be based entirely at Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Portland campus. This move expands OSU’s footprint in the Portland metro area and deepens its longstanding partnership with OHSU.
Join us for ARCS Foundation Oregon’s signature annual celebration of science, innovation, and the next generation of changemakers
At Impact, Ignite!, we shine a spotlight on our ARCS Oregon Scholars—trailblazers in STEM whose research is shaping the future. Experience a dynamic evening featuring:
Dr. Dawn Wright offers a firsthand account of one of the world's most extreme scientific missions in Mapping the Deep. This compelling account not only narrates her historic dive but also underscores the significance of ocean mapping in understanding Earth's final frontier. Wright's role as the chief scientist of the Environmental... Read more
The first awardee is a relatively new member, but she jumped right in with both feet when she joined us in 2020. Turns out, this is her general approach to life: Anything worth doing is worth giving it your all! Her super power is her ability to approach all challenges... Read more
Our second 2025 recipient of the President’s Award has been a member of ARCS Oregon since 2010. She has served in many roles related to communications. This member is not one to call attention to herself, but she willingly volunteers for what needs to be done. She has managed multiple... 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
