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Mark your calendars! Our ARCS-MWC University Visits for spring 2026 are confirmed. These are wonderful opportunities to hear about the breadth of research being performed by our scholars, as well as a show of support!

Mar 18: Visit at University of Virginia

Mar 25: Visit at Johns Hopkins University

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Our Fall Membership Meeting and Social is Sun, Sept 14 from 4-8 pm at the beautiful home of Lorraine Nordlinger.

It's an “End of Summer” potluck dinner that begins with appetizers and social at 4 pm. Enjoy catching up with old and new friends! Dinner begins at 5 pm...

Ahoy! Get out your rubber-soled shoes and join us for the 3rd Annual ARCS Friends Sailing adventure in Annapolis on Mon, Aug 18, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The 74 foot schooner Woodwind sails rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Afterwards, stick around and enjoy a delicious early dinner at Choptank restaurant...

Dear ARCS MWC Members,

Jane and I hope you are enjoying your summer holidays. We’re looking forward to getting together soon to hear about your summer and to kick off the 2025-2026 scholar year.

Be sure to save Sun, Sept 14 for our Fall Membership Meeting where the ARCS Light...

On May 30, an ARCS MWC team got a chance to reach for the stars as a result of a winning bid at the 2025 MWC Eagle Award Celebration! Julie and Kurt Hohl, Charlotte and Steve Knight, and Elli Nesbitt and Ken Bourque were given an in-depth tour of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Goddard Space...

ARCS MWC 2024-25 Co-President Patty Sparrell was featured in the May ARCS National newsletter! The article highlights her commitment to science through her involvement in major volunteer roles – with the ARCS Foundation National, the ARCS Metro Washington Chapter, and as a trustee at Russell Sage College. Read the full article here.

The ARCS members were incredibly impressed by the student scholars' presentations during the recent ARCS MWC visits to the five partner universities. Member comments included:

~ The visits are so motivating!

~ The scholars are so impressive!

~ The opportunity to hear from a few scholars at a time reinforces my...