We all know that ARCS Atlanta does important work and the results of our efforts speak for themselves. Over our 28-year history, ARCS Atlanta has donated approximately $6 million for almost 1,000 individual awards to students at Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse College and University of Georgia. These students have... Read more
The beginning of the ARCS year is one of the busiest and most exciting times. Like all beginnings, it is full of the hopes and dreams of scholars, members, committee chairs and certainly the ARCS Atlanta President!
This has already been – and will continue to be... Read more
Upon receiving the gavel from outgoing ARCS president Susan McGonigle, incoming president Leslie Petter presented Susan with a gift from the membership with the following tribute.
“I am delighted to accept the ARCS gavel because it gives me the authority... Read more
Despite Covid-19, this year’s celebration of our scholars will go on! Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, the strategic planning session took place, led by Janie Wilson, Lee Doyle and Susan McGonigle, and facilitated by Debra Semans. One of the many initiatives that came out of this effort was... Read more
As in past years, the focus of the ARCS Atlanta Fall Party was to introduce our new members to our existing membership and for our members to enjoy catching up and socializing over a favorite beverage. What was NOT like past years, is the fact that this year’s fall... Read more
On August 1st, Greg Fenves became Emory University’s 21st president. Fenves is known for exceptional strength in problem solving, leveraging his skills in structural engineering and computer science, and his ability to calmly lead through challenging environments. He is described by colleagues as humble, and approachable, while methodically diving... Read more
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
Our world has been turned upside down since the newsletter team first started putting the "winter" edition together. This Covid-19 coronavirus environment we are now in, with no end in sight, highlights the importance and imperative of funding the best and brightest future science talent this country has. Now... Read more
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 ants... Read more
