When one thinks of Marlene Bekey, a member of the ARCS Foundation Metro Washington Chapter (MWC) since 2005, many words come to mind: long-serving, financial whiz, a bright smile, modest, upbeat, caring, and
Emily E. Fisler, first year ARCS/MWC chapter scholar is a PhD candidate in aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland. Emily's research is on lithium-sulfur batteries used by electric takeoff and landing aircraft. Emily was inspired to study aerospace engineering by her grandfathter who worked in developing RTGs (power system)... Read more
Avery E. Baumann is a first year ARCS/MWC Chapter Scholar at Johns Hopkins University working on her PhD in Chemistry. Avery's research focuses on developing lithium-sulfur batter materials. Avery is part of the Thoi Research Group. She also mentors local elementary school students in STEM and works with ChemDNA, a... Read more
