Washington, D.C. (August 15, 2025) - ARCS Foundation Metropolitan Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) will host its 56th annual Scholar Awards Reception (SAR) at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in The Great Hall and the Fred Kavli Auditorium at The National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. This premier event will honor... Read more
We hope you’ve all been staying warm and safe in spite of all this winter snow! Even though the weather was chilly, fifteen members gathered for a fun Membership Council Mixology get-together. Many thanks to Hilary Sparrell and Karen Magley for organizing our January Mixology event,... Read more
ARCS MWC member Elli Nesbitt has been named an ARCS Sparks at the National level! The ARCS Sparks Award is meant to honor ARCS members who exhibit small, everyday acts of kindness or displays of leadership or commitment to ARCS Foundation within the chapter or at the national level. Elli... Read more
Elizabeth (Betsy) Forster joined ARCS MWC in 2011 and was sponsored by Doris Pierson. We thank Betsy for her many contributions to ARCS MWC for the last 14 years, advancing our mission!
Betsy first became acquainted with ARCS MWC when she and Doris were bridge partners playing with the ARCS... Read more
Welcome to Jamie Loving, our newest ARCS MWC member! Jamie joined in January and is sponsored by Helen Miller. Jamie and Helen have known each other a number of years through Langley High School and Trinity UMC. They worked closely together the year Jamie was President of the Langley PTSA... Read more
Lauren Bowling – JCM Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Material Science & Engineering University of Virginia
Research: Current materials used in gas turbines and aeroengines will not survive at the elevated temperatures required in next generation engines; therefore alternative materials must be employed.... Read more
Charli Minsavage Davis – Mars Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biology Georgetown University
Research: My research uses genomics, quantitative models, and AI to explore how cloning in foundation species affects genetic variation and evolutionary potential.
How Will Your Research Benefit Society? ... Read more
Shake, stir, and sip with us! The Membership council is hosting a Mixology Evening on Jan 15 at 7 pm at the home of Jane Riddle. Jane will demo two of her favorite cocktails, with samples and light snacks for all. This casual, fun gathering is open to members and prospective... Read more
The Membership council invites everyone to join your sister members for an ARCS Loves You Coffee on Fri, Feb 6, starting at 9:30 am at Julie Hohl's home. All are invited to participate in light fare and activities. ARCS members and friends are welcome! RSVP by Feb 2 to Hilary... Read more
Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle will host an Appreciation Tea on Thurs, Feb 26 honoring our longest-serving members and past presidents! The tea will be from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at Julie's home. RSVP by Feb 23 to mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org if you're able to attend. Look for a paper... Read more
