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...
Several ARCS Friends toured the Washington National Cathedral on Fri, Nov 7. It is a national space of worship. The guided tour highlighted the beautiful architecture, art, and fascinating history on the main and lower levels. We had access to its many chapels and discussions concerning the building process, which...
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...
With research funding unstable this year, our five partner universities need our support more than ever. Last month, we revealed two new fundraising approaches we are testing in addition to identifying new corporate and foundation sponsors:
1. Want to sponsor a scholar, but aren’t comfortable funding the person alone? We...
Julia Davis – McNichols Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Virginia
Research:
As climate change causes flooding to become more frequent and intense, communities across the U.S. are facing difficult and complex decisions about whether and when to relocate. My current research investigates how people make these...
Emily Ariail – McNichols Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biomedical Engineering Johns Hopkins University
Research:
My research utilizes cutting-edge technology at the interface of molecular engineering and immunology to engineer novel cytokine/antibody fusion proteins that aim to improve and expand the accessibility of cell-based cancer immunotherapies.
Angela M. Olsen, a global C-suite executive, was previously a member of ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC), sponsored by Rebecca McNeilly, but stepped back due to family and work obligations. Angela is now ready to be reinstated as an ARCS MWC member and Rebecca and Elli Nesbitt are co-sponsoring...
The Honorable Dr. Kathie L. Olsen is a stalwart supporter of ARCS MWC! So much so, in fact, that she became a member twice–first in 1995 and then again in 2007–sponsored by Mary Snitch both times! We celebrate and applaud Kathie’s continued service to ARCS MWC over 30 years. She has...
Our ARCS Metro Washington Chapter closed out the year at our wonderfully festive annual holiday party, graciously hosted by Lynn and John Dillon and beautifully organized by Charlotte Knight and Mary Jo Ruane. With more than 40 members and guests gathered together, the evening was...
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...
