Techniques for scientific research are constantly evolving, especially for the ARCS Oregon scholar alums who are starting their careers. The three scholars who participated in the panel discussion at the “Recognizing Genius” Scholar Awards Luncheon on October 22nd talked about drones that study marine mammals, radiation medicine and how cells... Read more
Oregon State University President Ed Ray has created a permanent endowment through the OSU Foundation to fund an ARCS scholar in memory of his wife Beth, a former ARCS member. The gift was announced October 22 at the annual ARCS Oregon luncheon that showcases current ARCS scholars. The Beth Ray... Read more
A centrifuge that was used to spin astronauts around and test gravitational force on them, is now being used to simulate the effects of a large tsunami on the Oregon coast. The centrifuge is helping Oregon State University ARCS Scholar, Maggie Exton, to better understand the risks of a tsunami.... Read more
The 2019 OHSU Honors and Awards Ceremony for undergraduate medical education and graduate studies was held on Sunday June 2nd. ARCS scholars and scholar alumni were well represented among awardees. Congratulations to all ARCS awardees!
Graduate Student Organization Award (peer nominated) Exemplary Future Scientist Alexandra Quackenbush... Read more
According to the co-authored paper published by ARCS scholar Daniel Elson, despite new cancer therapeutics that are discovered at a rapid pace, lack of effective means of delivery thwart many promising therapeutics. Cancer treatment is often accompanied by unacceptable side-effects such as that seen in chemotherapy. These adverse effects result... Read more
Six OHSU scholars welcomed ARCS members into their labs on March 5, 2019. Members witnessed a glimpse of science in action at three labs on Marquam Hill and three labs at the new Knight Cancer Research Building in South Waterfront Campus. Following the lab tours, some members gathered for a no-host... Read more
Six ARCS members had reserved seating up front when Susan Cooper defended her PhD dissertation at the University of Oregon. Susan, in the department of chemistry, is the first ARCS Oregon scholar to defend at UO. Susan thanked ARCS for our support, and her scholar award donor, late member Jill Josselyn.... Read more
Those who attended the Scholar Awards Luncheon on October 30, 2018, listened to a panel of ARCS scholar alums discuss "Science Up Close and Personal." During the panel discussion the audience had the opportunity to ask targeted questions to the panel members through an app called SocialQA. Due to time... Read more
ARCS Foundation Oregon established the University Matched Endowment program with OHSU, OSU and UO in 2015. By establishing a UME the donor can leave a legacy by giving a gift that will continue funding outstanding ARCS Oregon scholars forever. On October 30, 2018, three new UMEs were announced at the... Read more
Dan Miller’s first interest in neuroscience came in high school after he read a book about theories of consciousness by a prominent neuropsychologist. “I was fascinated that there were so many different psychological, neural, and philosophical approaches for explaining how the brain works, and was particularly drawn to theories that... Read more
