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Recent ARCS Events

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

  • Kantwon Rogers Presentation at January General Membership Meeting. Watch the video here.

  • Dr. Allison Chamberlain mentions ARCS Scholar Katie Labgold in her presentation Pracademics amidst Pandemic: RSPH Support of Georgia's COVID-19 Response. Watch the recording here.

  • "Bouncing Back Better" Dr. Beth Cabrera discusses the positive changes people can experience after facing adversity. Watch the video here.

  • ARCS Atlanta Scholar Awards Celebration 2021 featured testimonials from Atlanta ARCS Scholars, both current and alum, as well as comments from ARCS academic partners and sponsors. 

  • ARCS Scholar Kantwon Rogers shared his experience with and appreciation for ARCS Foundation during the 2021 Scholar Awards Celebration

  • ARCS Scholar Carmen Chen shared her experience with and appreciation for ARCS Foundation during the 2021 Scholar Awards Celebration

  • ARCS Scholar Hannah Holmes shared her experience with and appreciation for ARCS Foundation during the 2021 Scholar Awards Celebration

  • ARCS Scholar Alumnus Michael Davis, PhD shared his experience with and appreciation for ARCS Foundation during the 2021 Scholar Awards Celebration

  • Chanel Frazier (Managing Director, Head of the Atlanta Innovation Hub at BlackRock) also made an appearance to discuss BlackRock's commitment to the mission of ARCS. The 2021 Scholar Awards Celebration was sponsored by BlackRock.

  • Gregory L. Fenves, Emory University's President, spoke on the importance of funding the future of STEM. 

  • ARCS Atlanta Chapter President Leslie Petter gave her remarks as well and encouraged others to invest in the future of ARCS Atlanta

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..."

Thanks from Scholar Kira Newman

"I can only begin to express how grateful I am for the freedom to pursue an independent line of research without having to worry about how I will pay for the necessary lab supplies or training. This award is allowing me to answer broader and more valuable questions than I had previously thought possible... Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and belief in my potential as a scientist."

Thanks from Alum Courtney Pollard, III, MD, PhD, MedStar Harbor Hospital, Baltimore

Let me start by saying how thankful I am for being selected as an ARCS scholar.  I consider it one of my greatest achievements thus far and I am immensely proud to count myself as one of the amazing group of students that your organization selected to receive this award.  I want you ladies to know you are doing an outstanding job!  You all are embarked on a truly altruistic endeavor and it is my fervent prayer that this organization thrives for years to come.