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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 will support evaluating and optimizing the...

Dear ARCS MWC Members,

2024 has been a most fulfilling year for our Metro Washington Chapter as we celebrated over 55 years as a philanthropy supporting STEM scholars with our dedicated and talented members. Thank you for your financial contributions and the investments of your time and talents in making this...

We invite you to join us for the second MWC Membership Meeting Luncheon scheduled for Sun, Feb 9, 2025 at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Fairfax, VA. In addition to the business meeting, we will have the opportunity to hear more about the application of Artificial Intelligence in a multitude of technology...

♫ It’s beginning to look a lot like ... ♫ time for the ARCS MWC annual Holiday party hosted by Holly and Jim Coyne at their beautiful home this past Thursday evening, Dec 5! About 40 members (including several new members), Scholar Alums, donors, and other guests enjoyed the annual event...

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...

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...

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 develop image analysis and structural magnetic...

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...

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 organs. This research specializes in tissue...

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...