Emily Cheung – MWC Endowment Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biomedical Engineering George Washington University
Research:
To develop a novel therapy that provides targeted activation of specific neuron populations in the brain to mitigate progression of cardiovascular diseases that have higher prevalence in women. I use high-speed optical mapping techniques...
Sydney Shannon – Virginia Lukasik Memorial Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biomedical Engineering John Hopkins University
Research:
Gene therapies are transforming treatment approaches for many human diseases; but current approaches can be very costly and not available for all patients. This research focuses on engineering novel biomaterials that incorporate...
Ariel Slepyan – Willard and Marilynn Sweetser Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Electrical & Computer Engineering John Hopkins University
Research:
My research is focused on developing ‘CS-Skin’, a next-generation touch sensor mimicking the acuity of human skin. CS-Skin boasts a large area, numerous sensors, and fast response times, replicating...
ARCS MWC is excited to introduce our newest member, Carolyn Hayward-Williams. She is sponsored by her neighbor and longtime friend Patty Sparrell.
Carolyn has been married to her husband,Terry, for 29 years and they have two daughters. Carolyn is an electrical engineering graduate of Vanderbilt University and...
Paula McNichols joined ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) in 1999 and is a lifetime member. We applaud Paula’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC and her many contributions to the chapter over the past 26 years!
Paula was invited to join ARCS by Gloria Driessnack. Gloria's husband, LTG “Whitey” Driessnack, was on the Board of Directors of...
Patrick Banner – MWC 55th Anniversary Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Physics University of Maryland
Research:
This research spans atomic, optical, and detector physics. The primary research uses strongly interacting atoms to make light and matter interact in ways that can be used for both studies of fundamental few-body...
Washington D.C. (March 2025) – Reach for the stars! The Metro Washington Chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation (ARCS MWC) will hold its Eagle Celebration at the Army and Navy Club on April 4, 2025 (6-9:30pm), in Washington, DC. ARCS MWC presents this prestigious award to highly distinguished...
Najwa Labban – Danaher Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate, Biomedical Engineering University of Virginia
Research:
Most breast cancers are treated with surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy, but not all women respond equally to these therapies. This research uses breast cancer cells from patients to engineer tumor “organoids” that...
February was a month to celebrate our Emeritus members – chapter members for 29 years or more! On Feb 14, members gathered to send Valentine’s Day ARCS Loves You cards to our Emeritus members. Then on Feb 27, Emeritus members and past presidents connected at...
An important part of the Eagle Award Celebration is the Live Auction to support the ARCS Scholar Fund!
This year, several exciting items are available, including a three-day/two-night stay at the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The Greenbrier is a world-class resort and National Historic Landmark...
