An estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, as reported in 2023 by the Alzheimer’s Association. Emani Hunter, a Pittsburgh ARCS Scholar, is studying Bioengineering to change that. Her research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to analyze MRI image data... Read more
ARCS Illinois Chapter Scholar Hendryck Gellineau can trace the “aha” moments that led to his current career path in science.
It began when he was in high school and attended a compelling national STEM-driven program called Project Lead the Way, “I got introduced to... Read more
Alum is recognized for pioneering work as a biostatistician and the development of statistical methods and approaches that thousands of medical researchers have adopted for interpreting large data sets.
LaGrange, Georgia (February 9, 2024) - At the January National Board Meeting, ARCS® Foundation Inc. announced... Read more
When was the last time you told a little white lie? Was it when someone asked if you liked their gift, but you didn’t? Or when your grandchild asked you if Santa was real? If you answered yes to one of those questions, you’ve told a prosocial deception... Read more
Historically, #GivingTuesday is the last Tuesday of November. It’s a global movement meant to inspire radical generosity worldwide, and ARCS Foundation felt that generosity this year. We started our #GivingTuesday campaign at the end of October, and by the end of 2023, we had exceeded our... Read more
As a member of the Council on Competitiveness, ARCS Foundation can stay informed of global issues of innovation, new technologies and global competition. The Council brings together members from academia, business, labor, and the national labs to discuss the global marketplace and examine the challenges and priorities to... Read more
Clinical Psychology has been approved by ARCS Foundation National as an approved discipline that can be considered for ARCS Scholar Award funding.
Advances in technology, statistical analysis, and imaging have moved some Clinical Psychology programs into the realm of hard science by providing quantifiable data, controlled conditions,... Read more
ARCS Foundation has recently released its 2023 Annual Report titled, “Igniting Innovation for 65 Years.” Honoring the work ARCS has been doing for 65 years, the report highlights several achievements that empower ARCS to meet its mission to propel scientific innovation in the United States. Specifically, the organization... Read more
There’s more to lightning than the quick flashes of light we see in the sky, just like there’s more to Mouayid Yessoufou, ARCS Colorado Chapter Scholar, who created a smart software tool to automatically detect special radio waves called spherics.
While studying to receive his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering... Read more
