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Washington, D.C., April 18, 2018 -- ARCS® Foundation will honor 14 of its members for their work on behalf of the mission to promote academically outstanding students in the areas of science, engineering, and medical research at an upcoming awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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Every year, the awards are given to a member who has given continuous service with a positive impact on her chapter. The recipients of the 2018 ARCS Light Awards have served in vital leadership positions on their boards; established scholar awards at university partners; chaired multiple fund-raising events; and provided expertise in various areas of the chapter operations.
The 2018 ARCS Lights are:
- Judith Benham – Minnesota
- Linda Burke – Pittsburgh
- Lynn Dillon – Metro Washington
- Doris Ellsworth – San Diego
- Susan Higley – Atlanta
- Marie Lipman – Northern California
- Barbara MacDonald – Colorado
- Sandra Mangurian – Illinois
- Kathie Miller – Utah
- Susan Mooradian – Northern California
- Penny Papadopoulos – Phoenix
- Marie Richman – Orange County
- Keitha Russell – Los Angeles
- Andrea Thoreson – Seattle
ARCS Foundation congratulations these award recipients and thanks them for their contributions to the continuing success of the Foundation.
“ARCS Foundation promotes a wonderful cause and works hard to keep costs down and financial support in the hands of the scholars. The work our volunteers do makes that possible” said Penny Papadopoulos, member of the Phoenix chapter and a 2018 ARCS Light Award recipient. “The women volunteers who support ARCS are bright, thoughtful stewards of educational resources and are the backbone of the success of ARCS.”
For more information visit the ARCS Foundation website at www.arcsfoundation.org.
About ARCS® Foundation: ARCS Foundation is a national nonprofit volunteer women’s organization that promotes American competitiveness by supporting talented U.S. citizens working to complete degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health disciplines at 50 of the nation’s leading research universities. Since 1958, the organization has awarded over $100 million to more than 10,000 ARCS scholars. ARCS Scholars have produced thousands of research publications and patents, secured billions in grant funding, started science related companies, and played a significant role in teaching and mentoring young people in the STEM pipeline. More at www.arcsfoundation.org.
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Jess Myers ARCS Foundation 6512907465 [email protected]
