ARCS Atlanta’s first scholar at Georgia Tech sends her congratulations to our chapter on our 30th anniversary. Deborah Kilpatrick, a pioneer in the med-tech industry in Silicon Valley, stresses how important our award and support were to her while pursuing her PhD. Click here to see her short message:
Emerging science behind the development, presentation, and treatments of major mental illnesses
The fall educational event, held Thursday, November 3rd, took place in the Goodman Training Center at Skyland Trail. ARCS member Beth Finnerty, president and CEO of Skyland Trail was there to welcome us. Approximately twenty-seven members attended the... Read more
2020-22 Herz Global Impact Scholar at Georgia Institute of Technology
“The Herz Global Impact Award has greatly improved my quality of life and granted me many opportunities to further continue my education. I have been able to fund conference and travel expenses comfortably.” -Ziad Rashed
2019-22 Herz Global Impact Scholar at the University of Georgia
“The impact the Global Impact Award has had on my research is immense. I can now spend more time in the lab, without worrying about my finances. I am more productive in the lab than ever. I have also found... Read more
The General Membership Meeting on January 12, 2022 was originally planned as an in-person luncheon at the Capital City Club in Brookhaven. Due to a surge in Omicron, we thought it prudent to cancel the in-person meeting, forgo our luncheon, and organize the meeting over Zoom.
Approximately 65 members participated... Read more
ARCS Atlanta Scholar Alum Sarah Cannon was featured in a Georgia Tech article. Read "Simple Robots, Smart Algorithms: Meet the BoBbots" here. Read more
Physical Scientist at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information
Alisa Young, the 2009-10 UPS ARCS Scholar, completed her PhD in Philosophy, Earth, and Atmospheric Science at Georgia Tech in 2011. During her PhD work and immediately after completion, Alisa worked as an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Science and Studies... Read more
Dual DVM/PhD Candidate Pursuing Regenerative Orthopedic Research
Kate Birdwhistell, the 2017-19 UPS ARCS Scholar, is a PhD candidate in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Georgia. Kate is currently in a dual DVM/PhD program in UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Graduate Student and Graduate Assistant in... Read more
Every spring ARCS conducts site visits with each of our academic partners. For the lucky few who get to participate in these visits, it is a chance to work with the administrators who help us organize all the moving parts that make the year run smoothly. It also gives... Read more
