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
What a night! The 2025 Scholar Awards Reception was a great evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration.
Held at the beautiful National Academy of Sciences, the event brought together 141 attendees, including 31 members and 12 potential members—our largest turnout since COVID. Thank you to everyone... Read more
Doris Pierson joined ARCS MWC in 2010 and was sponsored by Sally Burns. We thank Doris for her many contributions to the chapter—especially her fundraising expertise—and applaud her continued commitment to ARCS MWC over the past 15 years!
Doris said that she learned about the chapter when she and her... Read more
Katelyn Dial – Joan Jordano Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology Georgetown University
Research: My research investigates how psychedelics work at a specific brain receptor called the serotonin 2A receptor to rapidly reverse the symptoms of depression. I focus... Read more
We’re delighted to share some highlights from our recent Fall Membership Meeting, so graciously hosted by Lorraine Nordlinger. The gathering was well attended, with wonderful food and—most importantly—a chance to connect with our fellow members, including two of our newest members, Mika Robertson and Carolyn Hayward-Williams.... Read more
Susan Trice has been a member of ARCS MWC since 2004 and was sponsored by Vivian Teets. We applaud Susan’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC over the past 21 years and thank her for her continuing contributions to the chapter, especially her participation in so many leadership roles! Her dedication... Read more
We welcome our newest ARCS MWC member Robyn Smith! Robyn is sponsored by Michelle Francis.
Robyn was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Post graduation, she spent seven years at Electric Boat in Groton, CT,... Read more
Nicholas Arnaud – Mars Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Electrical Engineering University of Virginia
Research: My research involves designing, testing, and integrating a low noise on-chip circuit for use in detecting extremely faint optical signals. In essence, my circuit converts a weak laser... Read more
Rose Gebhardt – Virginia Wright Memorial Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Aerospace Engineering University of Maryland
Research: My research models the fluid dynamics of robotic fish swimming in close proximity to other agents and to apply feedback control to harness hydrodynamic benefits and perform... Read more
Hello ARC‘s friends! Mark your calendars and join us for a tour of the Washington National Cathedral on Fri, Nov 7, 12:30 pm. Note the new date! This hour long group tour, led by an expert guide, explores the main floor and lower level where much history is located. Easy walking.... Read more
