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
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
Sally Burns joined ARCS MWC in 2002 and was sponsored by Mary Kennedy. We celebrate and applaud Sally’s many contributions to ARCS MWC over the past 23 years and appreciate that she is always glad to provide assistance!
Sally learned about ARCS when she and her... Read more
Harikesh Kailad – Sparrell Family Undergraduate Scholar 1st Year Scholar, Undergraduate
Computer Science and Mathematics University of Maryland
Research: My cryptography work focuses on the development of anonymous credentials and the creation of anonymous forums with moderation, and their use for whistleblowing, credit scores, private messaging, and... Read more
Olivia Nippe-Jeakins – Toni and Hans Schierling Undergraduate Scholar 1st Year Scholar, Undergraduate
Astronomy & Astrophysics/Physics George Washington University
Research: My work focuses on improving models of the emission from gamma-ray bursts in X-ray and optical light, which occurs after the initial burst, to study particle acceleration... Read more
Our ARCS Metro Washington Chapter closed out the year at our wonderfully festive annual holiday party, graciously hosted by Lynn and John Dillon and beautifully organized by Charlotte Knight and Mary Jo Ruane. With more than 40 members and guests gathered together, the evening... Read more
The Honorable Dr. Kathie L. Olsen is a stalwart supporter of ARCS MWC! So much so, in fact, that she became a member twice–first in 1995 and then again in 2007–sponsored by Mary Snitch both times! We celebrate and applaud Kathie’s continued service to ARCS MWC over 30 years. She... Read more
Angela M. Olsen, a global C-suite executive, was previously a member of ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC), sponsored by Rebecca McNeilly, but stepped back due to family and work obligations. Angela is now ready to be reinstated as an ARCS MWC member and Rebecca and Elli Nesbitt are co-sponsoring... Read more
