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  • ARCS Scholar Aaron Bosse Emory University

    Welcome to ARCS® Foundation Atlanta Chapter

    We fund Scholars who will change the world

  • ARCS Scholar Asheley Chapman Georgia Tech

    ARCS Scholars are Among the Best and Brightest

    In Science, Engineering, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH

  • ARCS Scholar Stephanie Halmo University of Georgia

    We Advance Science in America

    By providing financial awards to outstanding US citizens

  • ARCS Scholar Michael Mills University of Georgia

    ARCS Inspires STEM opportunities in Georgia

    At Emory, Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse, and University of Georgia

ARCS Foundation Atlanta Chapter 2019-20 ARCS Scholars
FEATURED NEWS
On November 21, 2019, the Atlanta Chapter celebrated with our 57 outstanding young scientists. They received ARCS Scholar Awards totaling over $461,000 at our 27th annual Scholar Awards Luncheon.

ARCS Scholar Elizabeth Sajewski Emory University
Emory University Scholar Elizabeth Sajewsky
Elizabeth Sajewsky, from Environmental Health Sciences at Emory University, focuses on the transmission dynamics of enteric pathogens and how vaccinations and food-safety strategies can limit the spread of disease.
Click the image to view and open the 2019 Scholar Yearbook

ARCS Scholar Alumni Chris Cleveland University of Georgia
UGA Scholar Alumni Chris Cleveland
Chris Cleveland is now an Assistant Research Scientist with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study. He currently works with The Carter Center studying Guinea Worm transmission among domestic animals and wildlife.
Leslie Petter ARCS Foundation Atlanta Chapter President

From the President’s Desk: Leslie Petter

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2020

First Day on the Job - Leslie Petter
ARCS: The Road Ahead

As the new fiscal year begins and the new board members take on their roles, I am excited and hopeful for the year ahead.  We are all tremendously grateful to Susan McGonigle for the wonderful job she has... Read more

2020 Chapter Retreat to Pittsburgh Moved to 2022

Posted on Wednesday, April 8, 2020

We regret that we have had to cancel the 2020 Pittsburgh Alchemy Retreat, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak!   The good news, however, is that we will reschedule the same retreat for 2022.

Registrants will be given first preference to sign up for the 2022 retreat.  For now, the Duquesne... Read more

Scholar Spotlight: Connor Morozumi, Emory University

Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Emory University PhD candidate Connor Morozumi says he took a trip to Costa Rica in 2008 that changed his life.  While studying tropical biology in Costa Rica as an undergrad, Connor observed species interactions in the tropical forest, sparking an intense interest in ecology.

Connor explains that he observed how... Read more