Thank you to all who gave to ARCS MWC on Giving Tuesday—a global day dedicated to giving back. Giving Tuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, was established in 2012 to encourage individuals and communities to come together to support causes that matter. This year, Giving Tuesday is extended to... Read more
Antoinette Delaney (Angie) has been a member of ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) since 1986. We applaud Angie’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC and her many contributions to the chapter, especially her participation in leadership roles on the Board!
Angie first learned about ARCS MWC through another member, her... Read more
ARCS MWC welcomes Asha Boddu! Asha joined ARCS MWC in November and is sponsored by Michelle Francis.
Asha was born and raised in India. She moved to the United States with her husband, Narender, in 1995. She earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University, then launched her career in public accounting... Read more
Hallie Fausey – Michelle & Julian Francis Scholar 2nd Year Scholar, PhD candidate, Physics The George Washington University
Research: This research involves studying gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), with observational data from some of the largest telescopes on earth while collaborating with scientists around the world. In addition, this research... Read more
Eman Mirdanmadi – MWC Chapter Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate, Bioengineering University of Maryland
Research: Three dimensional bioprinting technology has gained increased attention in the regenerative medicine and tissue engineering communities over the past decade with their attempts to create functional living tissues and... Read more
Sanjori Mukherjee – McNichols Family Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate, Biomedical Engineering The George Washington University
Research: The clinical presentation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) varies widely across individuals and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying this heterogeneity are largely unknown. Our research goal is to... Read more
We were proud to recognize our 2024-2025 scholars and learn about the amazing work they are doing at this year's SAR. Equally, we were privileged to welcome Dr. Kunal Parikh, an ARCS MWC scholar alum, as our featured speaker. Special kudos to Jane Riddle and her... Read more
The 55th annual ARCS MWC Scholar Awards Reception (SAR) on Oct 17 was a stellar event! Held once again in the inspiring Great Hall of the National Academy of Sciences, the event celebrated and honored the twenty-one 2024-25 MWC Scholars. The Scholars first attended a pre-reception generously underwritten by the... Read more
As the holidays approach one of the most meaningful ways to embrace the spirit of the season is through Giving Tuesday—a global day dedicated to giving back. Giving Tuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, was established in 2012 to encourage individuals and communities to come together to support causes... Read more
Margaret Shanklin (Margie) became an ARCS MWC member in 1985. We thank Margie for her long involvement with the chapter and her many contributions to ARCS MWC over the last 39 years!
Margie was sponsored by Maureen Martin. She met Maureen through the “McLean Newcomers,” an organization for new McLean... Read more
