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
I sat with Luke in OSU’s historic Memorial Union mezzanine with students buzzing all about, but soon tuned it all out as Luke began describing his research. At the ARCS picnic last fall, I had spoken to Luke about his research and was intrigued as I had not ever heard... Read more
When I assumed the Presidency of ARCS Foundation Oregon last July, one of the first things I did was to ask Anne Jarvis, Past Board President, to lead a strategic planning effort. Our previous strategic plan was developed prior to the pandemic and before we expanded staff to include an... Read more
Next month marks a significant milestone for ARCS Foundation Oregon as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, our Chapter has experienced tremendous success and growth. The extraordinary women who founded and led ARCS Oregon inspired many of their friends and colleagues to join them in volunteering their... Read more
ARCS Oregon Scholar Alum Andrew Morris is broadening his research skillset with a post-doctoral position in Oslo, Norway.
“During my time at the University of Oregon, my lab established a collaboration with a research group in Trondheim, Norway, where I did a research exchange. I fell in love with Norway... Read more
Sarah grew up in Seattle, where she completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Washington and Antioch University, earning a BA in political science and an MA in education, respectively. After meeting her husband, she moved to Eugene where she studied landscape architecture at the... Read more
With the recent strength in the stock market, now is the perfect time to consider using highly appreciated stock from your investment portfolio as the funding source for your charitable gift. Gifts of highly appreciated stock result in a win-win for both the donor, who removes the future capital gain... Read more
You know the critical role science plays in solving our world’s most challenging problems. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, entrepreneur, or academic leader, you’ve seen firsthand the innovative research being carried out across Oregon by thousands of brilliant STEM scientists.
At ARCS, our goal is to fund more promising... Read more
