Jane and I hope you are enjoying your summer holidays. We’re looking forward to getting together soon to hear about your summer and to kick off the 2025-2026 scholar year.
Be sure to save Sun, Sept 14 for our Fall Membership Meeting where the ARCS Light will be announced and we will approve... Read more
Ahoy! Get out your rubber-soled shoes and join us for the 3rd Annual ARCS Friends Sailing adventure in Annapolis on Mon, Aug 18, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The 74 foot schooner Woodwind sails rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Afterwards, stick around and enjoy a delicious early dinner at Choptank restaurant... Read more
Our Fall Membership Meeting and Social is Sun, Sept 14 from 4-8 pm at the beautiful home of Lorraine Nordlinger.
It's an “End of Summer” potluck dinner that begins with appetizers and social at 4 pm. Enjoy catching up with old and new friends! Dinner begins at 5 pm followed... Read more
Mark your calendars! Our ARCS-MWC University Visits for spring 2026 are confirmed. These are wonderful opportunities to hear about the breadth of research being performed by our scholars, as well as a show of support!
Mar 18: Visit at University of Virginia
Mar 25: Visit at Johns Hopkins University... Read more
On May 15, ARCS MWC members gathered for the Spring Membership Luncheon Meeting, hosted by Yvonne Chen. Over 20 members enjoyed a delicious catered lunch, which was followed by the membership meeting. The primary business was electing the new ARCS MWC Board
Patty and Duncan Sparrell's annual BBQ bash is always a harbinger of summer! This year was no exception. On the afternoon of Jun 8, almost 30 people mingled at Patty and Duncan's spacious home, enjoying good food and good company.
ARCS MWC 2024-25 Co-President Patty Sparrell was featured in the May ARCS National newsletter! The article highlights her commitment to science through her involvement in major volunteer roles – with the ARCS Foundation National, the ARCS Metro Washington Chapter, and as a trustee at Russell Sage College. Read the full article ... Read more
On May 30, an ARCS MWC team got a chance to reach for the stars as a result of a winning bid at the 2025 MWC Eagle Award Celebration! Julie and Kurt Hohl, Charlotte and Steve Knight, and Elli Nesbitt and Ken Bourque were given an in-depth tour of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Goddard... Read more
The ARCS members were incredibly impressed by the student scholars' presentations during the recent ARCS MWC visits to the five partner universities. Member comments included:
~ The visits are so motivating!
~ The scholars are so impressive!
~ The opportunity to hear from a few scholars at a time reinforces my commitment to... Read more