Meet Maxwell Kawada, an ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue, researching cognitive responses to AI and autonomy in surgical robots. In this video, Maxwell shares what receiving the award means. #ARCSAtPurdue #ARCSScholar #ARCSNationalAward #PurdueBME

Samantha Garcia is a PhD candidate and #ARCSScholar at the University of Southern California studying population and public health sciences. Her research focuses on cancer prevention, sociocultural factors, and implementation science.

Sabrina Summers is an #ARCSScholar at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research explores renewable energy by transforming waste biomass, including food waste, sewage sludge, and algae, into renewable transportation fuels. 🌱🔬

Roy McReynolds is an #ARCSScholar and PhD candidate studying neuroscience at UCLA. His research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular interest in how astrocytes respond to disease.

🔬 Meet Christopher Peter, Burke ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue, pursuing his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. What does this award mean to him? #ARCSScholar

✨ Congratulations to Sheila Goodwin, a true ARCS Light! Since joining ARCS Oregon in 2012, Sheila has grown membership, strengthened partnerships, supported scholars, and advanced the chapter’s mission through her leadership and generosity. Her impact continues to shine! 💙

Rebecca Villa is an #ARCSScholar studying global health and pathobiology at the University of Washington. Her research interests are in sexually transmitted infections, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, antimicrobial resistance.

🎓🔬 ARCS Foundation’s impact reaches coast to coast! Our Chapters fund ARCS Scholars at 52 leading U.S. research universities, empowering the next generation of innovators, scientists, engineers, and medical researchers. 🌟

✨ Retirement has opened new doors for Paula Zawadzki, including supporting the next generation of scientific leaders through ARCS Foundation. Inspired by the dedication of ARCS Scholars, she’s proud to invest in STEM’s future. Thank you, Paula! 💙🔬

Nicole Quintis is an #ARCSScholar at the University of Minnesota. Her research uses a mouse model of depressive-like behavior to explore how opioid system activation affects brain gene expression, anhedonia, and social avoidance.

Christopher Peter is the Burke ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue! He is identifying the neural mechanisms underlying multisensory integration during artificial stimulation to improve perceptual decision-making. Congratulations, Christopher! #ARCSScholar

Peter Meshkov is the Burton ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue! He is engineering a quantum spin liquid for advanced computing applications by mechanically straining candidate materials with nanoscale structures. Congratulations, Peter! #ARCSScholar.

Shaiv Mehra is the Bindley ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue! Shaiv studies automating and autonomizing assistive robotic manipulation and mobility to improve independence of individuals with disabilities. Congratulations, Shaiv! #ARCSScholar

Maxwell Kawada is an ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue investigating the cognitive response to using AI and autonomy in surgical robots in high-stakes environments. Congratulations, Maxwell! #ARCSScholar

Meera Doran is the @RocheDiaUSA ARCS National Scholar Award recipient at @LifeAtPurdue! Her research is identifying the earliest signs of cardiovascular disease using cutting-edge imaging technology for predictive diagnostics. Congratulations, Meera! #ARCSScholar

🩺 Fun Fact: There are more than 5 million registered nurses in the U.S., making nursing the nation's largest healthcare profession.

Chris Simpson Brent was nominated for her visionary leadership in growing ARCS Foundation’s Scholar Relations Committee. Her advocacy strengthened Scholar Alumni connections, secured national support, and built a lasting foundation for future engagement.

ARCS Atlanta Scholar Jordan Argrett studies parasitic plants to uncover new insights into ecosystems and conservation. As a Ph.D. candidate at UGA’s Odum School of Ecology, Jordan is exploring how these unusual plants can reshape scientific understanding. arcsfoundation.org/node/5814

Sarah Eby-Ebersole goes above and beyond to support ARCS Scholar Lilly Capeci of Georgia Tech through mentorship, hospitality and generosity. From monthly dinners to helping make conference travel possible, Sarah exemplifies the lasting impact of the ARCS mission.

Meera Doran is a Purdue University #ARCSScholar. Meera's research is identifying the earliest signs of cardiovascular disease using cutting-edge imaging technology for predictive diagnostics. Congratulations, Meera!