ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter

ARCS will be celebrating our scholars from UW and WSU, together - this time at the Center for Urban Horticulture on Friday, April 17. Join us - learn more and register: https://conta.cc/4uA0lMn

UUniversity of WashingtonUUniversity of Washington Graduate SchoolWWSU PullmanWWSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Special thanks to Washington Research Foundation for sponsoring this evening to mingle, learn and celebrate these inspiring scientists!

The latest news and upcoming events from ARCS Seattle Chapter are included in this edition of ARCS Affirmations (linked https://conta.cc/3ZEYh7s). ARCS Foundation, Inc.

Thank YOU for making ARCS Night to Ignite Science a BIG success! Together, we raised $1.3M to ingite STEM education and research at the and ! Thank you to the many hands who made this magical evening possible: ARCS sponsors, task force, and table hosts, our phenomenal speakers - Ron Hippe, Margaret Breen, David Baker, Jeremiah Sims, Tia Hoisington, and Jon Oatley - and our extraordinary supporters, for inspiring us by investing so generously in the next generation of scientists and innovators in Washington.
Photo Credits: Kristin Zwiers Photography Meeting Center

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from Nobel Laureate, Dr. David Baker on October 9! Register now for ARCS Night to Ignite Science, RSVP Deadline is Sept 24.
https://conta.cc/4mpQof9

THANK YOU to our generous Night to Ignite Science sponsors and presenters! Amazon.com Zevenbergen Capital Investments University of Washington WSU Pullman Washington Research Foundation Fred Hutch Wyman Youth Trust
Tinte Cellars Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness USI Insurance Services UW Medicine and Foushée. Thank you for your commitment to supporting future innovators and scientists in Washington!

Reserve your seats for ARCS Night to Ignite Science on October 9 Email from ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter Kindly RSVP by September 24 If you have already registered, thank you! If you have not, our RSVP deadline is approaching on September 24th. ARCS Foundation S

Join us for A Night to Ignite Science on October 9, hosted by the ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter. This event features a STEM Showcase and an inspiring dinner program with keynote speaker Dr. David Baker, a Nobel Laureate and leader in protein design. Your support helps fund the next generation of scientists and innovators in Washington. Register now to secure your spot!
https://conta.cc/3JvQELX

You are invited to ARCS Night to Ignite Science on October 9 Email from Reserve your seats by September 24 ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter invites you to A Night to Ignite Science Thursday, October 9 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Amazon Meeting Center 2031 7th Ave, Seattle*

Congratulations, Dr. Flowers!

✨ 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients ✨

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝:
Christopher Flowers, MD, Res. ’00, MS ’02, Fel. ’02, Fel. ’03

We honor Dr. Christopher Flowers for his outstanding contributions to oncology, particularly in lymphoma research, clinical trials and addressing health disparities. As the chair of the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, his work has reshaped therapeutic approaches to lymphoma, focusing on personalized treatments that improve patient outcomes. His groundbreaking research on racial and socioeconomic disparities in cancer care has led to better understanding and interventions for underserved populations.

Dr. Flowers has also played a key role in mentoring the next generation of oncologists and researchers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion within the field. Through his leadership in clinical trials and health equity initiatives, Dr. Flowers has significantly advanced both cancer research and healthcare policy.

Join ARCS Seattle's supporters and friends on Thursday, October 9th for an inspiring evening to support scientists and innovators at the UW and WSU. A Night to Ignite Science will feature keynote speaker, Dr. David Baker, Nobel Laureate and Director of the Institute for Protein Design, and ARCS Scholars and Alumni, Dr. Jeremiah Sims, Tia Hoisington, and Dr. Jon Oatley. Learn more about this opportunity at https://conta.cc/45aSM4C or visit www.seattle.arcsfoundation.org.

Thank you to ARCS Seattle's generous 2024 and 2025 partners and sponsors for their support: Washington Research Foundation, Zevenbergen Capital Investments, Amazon.com University of Washington, WSU Pullman , Fred Hutch , Wyman Youth Trust, LNW, Tinte Cellars, The Baldwin Group , Foushée, Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, USI Insurance Services, and Prescription Vineyards.

Join ARCS Foundation, Inc. Wednesday, January 29 at 11am (Pacific) for a galactic conversation between Honolulu ARCS Scholar Alumna and UW professor Dr. Emily Levesque and UW ARCS Scholar Samantha Garza. Dr. Levesque and Garza will discuss their research in astronomy and their shared connection to ARCS Foundation.
ARCS Forward events are personal and intimate conversations between members, current scholars, and other outstanding scientists in all STEM fields. These events are held virtually over Zoom.
Register online here: https://www.arcsfoundation.org/civicrm/event/register?id=2506&reset=1 or visit www.arcsfoundation.org to sign up.

University of Washington

Happy New Year from ARCS Seattle Chapter! We are grateful for you and hope to see you in 2025. The latest ARCS Affirmations Newsletter features our 2024 impact report and scholar bio book, ARCS upcoming events, and more. Visit https://conta.cc/3ZXpOkj to read.

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter Tryssa de Ruyter is a microbiology/pathology student at Washington State University. Her research focuses on veterinary microbiology.

This , your gift to ARCS Foundation will push the threshold of new frontiers in scientific discovery by investing in STEM graduate students at the University of Washington and Washington State University. Gifts may be given online at www.seattle.arcsfoundation.org today or anytime before January 1st. Thank you for considering a gift to ignite scientific discovery during this season of giving!

We hope you will enjoy this video of ARCS Scholars Sydney Floryanzia (.cheme.queen) and Danny Powell sharing their stories during our fall fundraiser, A Night to Ignite Science.
https://youtu.be/_dDCd0pU4VU?si=0kfuCrtKgszbSW_n

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter ARCS Foundation advances science in America by funding PhD fellowships for outstanding STEM scholars at the UW and WSU. To donate or learn more, visit www.se...

We asked you to IGNITE science, and you lit the room on fire! 🔥 Together, we raised more than $600,000 to support future ARCS Scholars and programs igniting science at the UW and WSU! Swipe for just a few pics courtesy of Kristin Zwiers Photography

Thank you to our many wonderful donors, sponsors, speakers, and scholars for inspiring us all evening! .cheme.queen