ARCS Foundation Inc.

ARCS Foundation advances science and technology in USA - financial awards to academically outstanding US citizens in science, engineering and medical research

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Mathematics is embedded in everyday life—from architecture and engineering to budgeting and data analysis. 📊

Often unseen, it quietly powers much of the modern world.

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Turn your mission into a message that moves people to give. 💡

Join us and learn how to craft compelling stories that connect, engage, and drive impact.

📅 June 15, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM EST

Don’t miss the chance to inspire more meaningful support. Register now!

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🚀 Let’s finish the ARCS Chapter Challenge strong! There’s still time to make an impact and help your chapter earn additional Scholar Grant funding. Let’s close out the challenge with momentum! 💙✨ Donate NOW: https://t.co/GMWWA1i2K6

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ARCS Illinois honors Jessica Saw as the 2025–26 ARCS Light.

A former Scholar and research scientist, she serves as VP of Scholar Relations, guiding PhD students and bringing a vital perspective to the Board.

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The Biomedical Sciences PhD program at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has officially become the 52nd ARCS-approved university program.

This milestone expands opportunities to support exceptional scholars pursuing groundbreaking research and innovation.

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Hannah o'Toole is an #ARCSScholar studying biomedical engineering at UC Davis. Her research focuses on Nanoengineering and biophotonics for early-stage disease detection.

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⏳ Don’t miss your chance to give in the ARCS Chapter Challenge! Your donation helps give your favorite chapter the opportunity to earn additional Scholar Grant funding. Make your contribution before the challenge ends! 💙✨ Donate today: https://t.co/GMWWA1i2K6

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Meet #ARCSScholar Gianna Slusher. Gianna is a mechnical engineering student at Georgia Tech studying bioengineering. Her research focuses on extracellular vesicles, cell-based therapies, mass spectrometry, microfluidics, and microfabrication.

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Congratulations to Susan Debor of the Pittsburgh Chapter on her ARCS Sparks nomination! ✨ Susan’s leadership as co-chair of the Scholar Showcase, along with her positivity and dedication, has made a lasting impact. Thank you for supporting ARCS Foundation scholars and programs!

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Geology fun fact: What looks like a boring rock might be millions (or billions) of years old. 👀

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The Honorable Deborah Wince-Smith, Founder and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness and an ARCS MWC member, received the Eagle Award in recognition of her leadership in advancing American STEM research.

Read more here: https://t.co/8FbNUTi2wR

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Turn your mission into a message that inspires giving. 💡

Join the Story That Inspires Giving webinar (ARCS Fundraising Training Series).

📅 May 20 | ⏰ 3–4:30 PM ET
Featuring Rebecca J. Zanatta

Sharpen your storytelling—register now!

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For Jacqueline Avila, the path to bioengineering began with both curiosity and loss. Now she is working to develop innovative solutions for one of the world’s leading causes of death: heart disease.

Read more here: https://t.co/q8l46aZaru

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A huge shoutout to our current Top 3 chapters in both categories of the ARCS Chapter Challenge 👏✨There’s still time to climb the leaderboard! The Chapter Challenge ends May 31, so let’s finish strong and keep the momentum going. Every gift makes a difference! 💙

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Larissa Robinson-Cooper is uncovering connections between Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, while defining for herself what being a scientist could look like: equal parts research, community outreach, and advocating for public policy.

Read more here: https://t.co/D81dxvd0wF

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Congratulations to Sharon Feng on her ARCS Sparks nomination! Sharon’s leadership helped launch the National Scholar Awards program, expand strategic partnerships, and create new opportunities for future scientific leaders. Thank you for advancing the mission of ARCS Foundation

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Turn your mission into a message that inspires giving. 💡

Join the Story That Inspires Giving webinar (ARCS Fundraising Training Series).

📅 May 20 | ⏰ 3–4:30 PM ET
Featuring Rebecca J. Zanatta

Sharpen your storytelling—register now!

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Frederika Sullivan is a student at Oregon Health & Science University studying neurodevelopment. Her research interests are in inhibitory synaptogenesis, dystroglycan, mammalian brain development, and AAV-based gene therapy.

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Trust is the foundation of science communication—learn how to build it. 🔬

Join the ARCS Scholar Enrichment webinar, “Cracking the Code: Why Trust is at the Heart of Science Communication.”

📅 May 8 | ⏰ 1 PM ET
Featuring Judy Giordan

Don’t miss it.

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Sui-Lan Ellsworth is a Honolulu Chapter Board member, bringing creativity, care, and consistency to everything she does. Her passion for science runs deep, with a love for geology and a commitment to protecting water quality—reminding us why science education matters so much.