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 Systems...
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 transitions...
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 with...
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 in neural identity.
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, especially...
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 Oregon...
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 in...
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 the...
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 social...
