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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 2020 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.

From the President’s Desk: Leslie Petter

Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021

2020 Hindsight and the Miracle of 2021

As with most hard times, when we look at them in the rearview mirror, we realize that they were full of lessons.  In 2020, we learned things we never realized we needed to know, and now they seem indispensable.  Technology and science saved the... Read more

Deborah Kilpatrick - an Update from one of ARCS Atlanta’s First Scholars

Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Deborah Kilpatrick, PhD, a member of the inaugural class of Atlanta ARCS Scholars (1992-1993), continues to use her skills, interests, and talents to address the pressing needs of our times.  Dr. Kilpatrick was last highlighted in the December 2014 Scholar Spotlight when she became CEO of Evidation Health. She is... Read more

Frances Swensson Named 2021 Atlanta ARCS Light

Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Congratulations to our 2021 Atlanta ARCS Light, Frances Swensson!  Frances has been a member of ARCS since 2007 and, among many other responsibilities, has served as Chair and Chair-Elect of the Scholar Awards Luncheon, Internal Communications Chair, VP Administration, and VP Membership.  In addition, she has served on, or is... Read more