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    ARCS Foundation Northern California

    Advancing Science in Northern California

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    INSPIRING OPPORTUNITY

    ARCS Foundation supports young scientists at the seed stage of their research

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    INSPIRING THE FUTURE

    ARCS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS LEAD THE WAY IN SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

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ARCS Northern California University Partners

           

 

 

April 2020 Newsletter
This newsletter is coming to you at a time of great concern and uncertainty for our members and our families, ARCS Scholars and their loved ones, our university partners and all those who work at those great institutions, and for our country and the world as a whole. Read more...
Science in the News
It's Earth Day! ARCS NCC acknowledges EARTH DAY 2020 and honors its FIFTY YEAR history! Let's all take a moment to do something extra on April 22 to care for our precious planet Earth. Check out the history of Earth Day and hear Niel deGrasse Tyson reflect on the beginnings of Earth Day. Read more...
Message from ARCS NCC Leadership
Dear ARCS Northern California Community, While communities are being impacted beyond measure by a situation never seen before, there are heroes all around -- particularly among science researchers, first responders, and medical providers, as well as those providing essential services. Read more...
GOLDEN JUBILEE
ARCS NCC IS TURNING FIFTY!!
Although we know we need to be flexible given these uncertain times, we are making plans to celebrate ARCS turning fifty. To contribute ideas and suggestions or to join the 50th leadership team, please contact Jane Gardner or Chris Simpson Brent at ncalifornia@arcsfoundation.org.
Covid-19 Update
ARCS NCC: UNIVERSITY UPDATE & NEWS - COVID 19
The leadership of the ARCS Northern California chapter has been communicating with each of our six university partners, as well as directly to our 2019-20 ARCS Scholar cohort. We stand in support of all of them in this challenging and uncertain time. Read more...
Scholar Spotlight: Amita Gupta
Amita is a PhD candidate in Stanford's Department of Chemical Engineering. Her work at Stanford is particularly timely as her research is focused on novel anti-virals and inhibitors to viral infection. Her work -- and appreciation -- is best conveyed in her own words. Read more...

 

 

ARCS NCC Update

2020 Symposium CANCELLED

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2020

ARCS Northern California Chapter has cancelled the Symposium scheduled for April 27, 2020. We are exploring ways to capture the information on this website.
We are grateful for you being connected to this community. We will come through this together!Read more

NASA Astronaut, Jessica Meir, PhD, Named to ARCS Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame

Posted on Sunday, February 16, 2020

NASA astronaut recognized for historic all-female spacewalk and research on International Space Station.

LaGrange, GA. February 10, 2020 – At the National Board Meeting in Tempe, Arizona, ARCS® Foundation announced that Dr. Jessica Meir, NASA Astronaut and researcher, has been selected for membership into the respected ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame. At... Read more

Frontiers of Science

Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2020

On January 28, “Frontiers of Science” was hosted by the Northern California Chapter of ARCS Foundation in Byers Auditorium, Mission Bay Campus of UCSF. The event featured an interactive conversation between Dr. Jerry Kaplan, serial entrepreneur, AI guru, and Lecturer/Research Affiliate at Stanford and Mr. John Markoff, an award-winning journalist.... Read more

 

 

A Message from Chris Simpson Brent

Co President 2019 - 2020

 

  • Cassidy Kelly
    Cassidy Kelly, San Francisco State University
    "The ARCS award has allowed me to prioritize my coursework and research in a way that would not otherwise be possible. I estimate that without it, I would be working well upwards of 20 hours a week in addition to my scholarly activities and the quality of my work would necessarily suffer. Truly, of any academic recognition I have ever received, the ARCS award is what I am most proud of."
  • Willie Mae Reese
    Willie Mae Reese, UC Berkeley
    "With your support, I do not have to worry about funding my studies as I acclimate to my new campus and graduate school. I am able to have more independence in choosing my research and can study and contribute to an area that I am passionate about because it is socially relevant science. In the future, I hope to inspire other young scientists to pursue STEM careers."
  • Elizabeth Crook
    Elizabeth Crook, UC Santa Cruz
    "As I finish my thesis on coral reef research in the ocean sciences, these generous funds have allowed me to focus solely on my dissertation. As a new mom, this focus is extremely valuable, and allows me to spend my spare moments at home with my son rather than putting in extra hours toward my stipends and fees. Your donation has helped me achieve a positive work-life balance, which is something many female scientists strive to attain!"