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
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 family bought and moved... 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
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
