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...
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...
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...
♫ 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...