Donate
LOG IN
Oregon
Chapter

News

Current News

Rachel Bedford Reflects on Her PhD Journey: Growth, Change, and Looking Ahead

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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

ARCS Scholar Heather Pollington's PhD Defense

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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

Understanding Longevity and Health: ARCS Scholar Alum Erik Toraason 

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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

Presidents’ Message May 2025 Newsletter 

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Dear Members and Friends: 

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

April President's Message

Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Dear Valued ARCS Members and Friends,

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

Scholar Alum Spotlight: Noah Milman 

Posted on Friday, April 4, 2025

Everyone sleeps.  

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

New Member and ARCS Oregon Scholar Alum Krista Habing: Advancing Regenerative Medicine

Posted on Friday, April 4, 2025

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 to Compete in Regional Competition

Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025

ARCS Oregon scholar Sarah Caballero, a PhD student in food science and technology, took home first place in Oregon State University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition and advances to the regional stage in March, where she will compete at the Western Association of Graduate Schools event in Denver. 

The 3MT®... Read more

Archive Year

Pages