The COVID-19 pandemic continued into 2021, requiring us to continue to hold all our events virtually. The year began with the January General Membership meeting at which our ARCS Atlanta scholar, Kantwon Rogers engaged our members with an informative and entertaining talk on his research involving artificial intelligence in robots and human-robot interaction.
In March, we had an excellent education program entitled “Pracademics amidst Pandemic: RSPH Support of Georgia's COVID-19 Response” by Dr. Allison Chamberlain. Her presentation updated us on the COVID-19 response in Georgia and how the Rollins School of Public Health used their academic talents to assist.
At our Annual Meeting in May, Dr. Beth Cabrera gave her audience valuable tips on how to use our experience during the pandemic to build a better life going forward.
- Kantwon Rogers Presentation at January General Membership Meeting – Watch the video here
- “Pracademics amidst Pandemic: RSPH Support of Georgia's COVID-19 Response” Dr. Allison Chamberlain – Watch the video here
- "Bouncing Back Better" Dr. Beth Cabrera discusses the positive changes people can experience after facing adversity. – Watch the video here
- Scholar Awards Celebration 2021 – Watch the video here
Thanks from ARCS Atlanta Scholar Alum Deborah Kilpatrick, CEO Evidation Health
The work you (ARCS Foundation Atlanta members) have all done is tremendous, and I am so proud to be a part of that legacy. I hope that my work is making you all feel that there has been a good return on your investment.
Thanks from Alum Tim Sampson, Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech
I am immensely grateful to the ARCS Foundation and Turner Enterprises for making my award possible. I am honored to have been part of the talented and promising group of young researchers from the Atlanta-area!
Thanks from Scholar Kevin Yehl
"I was very fortunate to be selected as one of this year's ARCS scholars... I plan to pursue an academic career in chemistry... Your support will allow me to continue my biomedical research in developing novel strateigies to treat drug resistant cancers and cardiovascular diseases... Again, thank you so much for your support of the sciences and post graduate education, both of which are very important in keeping America competitive..."