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Mazda Moayeri – ARCS-MWC Endowment Scholar

Scholar Spotlight: Mazda Moayeri

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024

Mazda Moayeri – ARCS-MWC Endowment Scholar
1st Year Scholar, PhD Candidate, Computer Science
University of Maryland

Research: 
I research the reliability of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), with an emphasis on making models more interpretable and robust to deployment settings. More specifically, I develop tools for... Read more

Allison N. McCrady – Danaher Corporation Scholar

Scholar Spotlight: Allison N. McCrady

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024

Allison N. McCrady – Danaher Corporation Scholar
1st Year Scholar, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering
University of Virginia

Research:
Current assessments of muscle function for neuromuscular disease rely on a patient’s ability to complete tasks, excluding those with anxiety and cognitive challenges. Using ultrasound imaging and... Read more

ARCS MWC New Member Spotlight: Asha Boddu

Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Ravinder Sandhoo joined ARCS MWC in November and is sponsored by Patty Sparrell.

Ravinder has extensive experience in project management, supply chain risk management, information systems management, time and resource management, education outreach, budget and financial planning, conflict resolution, event planning and fundraising. She has worked at GEVernova, NASA, Interos,... Read more

Scholar Spotlight: Reynolds L. Dziobek-Garrett

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Reynolds L. Dziobek-Garrett – JCM  Foundation Scholar
1st Year Scholar, PhD Candidate, Chemistry
Johns Hopkins University

Research:
Research focuses on controlling the properties of atomically-thin semiconductors via chemical synthesis. He uses high-resolution electron microscopy and laser spectroscopies to understand the role of crystalline defects formed... Read more

Scholar Spotlight: Hallie M. Fousey

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Hallie M. Fousey – Michelle & Julian Francis Scholar
1st Year Scholar, PhD Candidate, Physics
The George Washington University

Research:
Research involves studying gamma-ray bursts, the most energetic stellar explosions in the universe, with observational data from some of the largest telescopes on earth, using... Read more

Mentor Event with Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

ARCS-MWC hosted an out-of-this-world event on Nov 14 for ARCS-MWC Scholars and Scholar Alumni to mingle with chapter members and ARCS Scholar Alumnae, including the world-famous astrophysicist, Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson!

Dr. Tyson was an ARCS Scholar in 1991 at Columbia University while earning his PhD in Astrophysics. He was... Read more

2023 Scholar Awards Reception

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

“Wow!” “Amazing!” “Astounding!” These were exclamations from guests at the ARCS Foundation Metro Washington Chapter’s (ARCS MWC) 2023 Scholar Awards Reception (SAR) on October 26, 2023, as they crowded around the 16 Scholars’ posters in the spectacular Great Hall of the National Academy of Sciences to learn more about their... Read more

ARCS Scholar Alumna among Five from Johns Hopkins named Siebel Scholars

Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The annual award recognizes the world's top graduate students from leading institutions of bioengineering, computer science, energy science, and business. Sarah Neshat, ARCS-MWC 2022-23 Endowment Scholar, is among those honored.

Sarah, a first-generation college graduate, completed her studies at Northeastern University with three six-month co-ops in pharma, academia, and biotech.... Read more

Scholar Spotlight: Steven Lamp

Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Steven Lamp - McNichols Family Foundation Scholar 
1st Year Scholar, PhD Candidate, Computer Science 
University of Virginia

Research:
To evaluate novel machine-learning (ML) techniques to detect autonomous bots online, one needs to accurately mimic the digital artifacts created by human behavior. This research creates human-like... Read more

Scholar Spotlight: Sadia Nourin

Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Sadia Nourin - Sparrell Family Scholar 
Undergraduate Scholar, Computer Science & Finance 
University of Maryland

Research:
Sadia’s research focuses on measuring and evading nation-state censorship to enable free and open communication on the Internet. She seeks to find ways to measure censorship in small countries,... Read more

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