ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter

10/13/2026

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

10/13/2026

We can't wait to IGNITE SCIENCE this Saturday with a full house at Amazon Meeting Center! We are deeply grateful to our phenomenal speakers, including keynote speaker Dr. Mary-Claire King, and our Scholar Alumni speakers, Taydin Macon, Naomi Yamamoto and Dr. David Crowder.

All of this would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, Amazon.com, Washington Research Foundation, Zevenbergen Capital Investment, University of Washington University of Washington Graduate School WSU Pullman, WSU Graduate School, Wyman Youth Trust, Tinte Cellars, UW Medicine, Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, Foushée, and USI Insurance Services

Thank you for investing in the next generation of scientists and innovators in Washington! ARCS Foundation, Inc.

06/18/2026

Save the Date: ARCS Night to Ignite Science is October 17! We are honored to feature the renown UW Medicine geneticist and pioneer in breast cancer research, Dr. Mary-Claire King, as our keynote speaker this year. Mark your calendars and visit us online at www.seattle.arcsfoundation.org to reserve tables and tickets. We hope you will join us to celebrate and ignite the next generation of scientists in Washington.

Save the Date linked here: https://conta.cc/4oATlfI


A special thank you to our generous 2026 partners for their support this year!
WSU Pullman research foundation Amazon.com Zevenbergen Capital Investments Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness USI Insurance Services

03/30/2026

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!

02/05/2026

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.

10/15/2025

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

09/19/2025

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!

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

08/25/2025

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

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*

06/11/2025

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.

06/10/2025

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.