ARCS FOUNDATION, METRO WASHINGTON CHAPTER (MWC) SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2018
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Dear MWC Members:
I hope all are enjoying a wonderful summer ....whether you are spending time outdoors in the garden, at the beach with the family, or inside with air conditioning and a good book -- it's a great time of the year.
As I reflect on the end of the 2017-18 year, I am filled with pride and gratitude! Spring accomplishments included:
- attending our 5 University Partner campuses and hearing about the impressive work being done by the 17 graduate and 3 undergraduate scholars;
- Hosting a very successful National ARCS All Member Conference (AMC);
- Enjoying the Spring Member Meeting at River Bend Country Club, with thanks to Jane Riddle for hosting;
- Scholar fund donations exceeded 2017-18 levels; supporting more scholars;
- Fund-A-Scholar donations will support 13 Graduate Scholars and 7 Undergraduate Scholars;
- Earnings from the Endowment Fund ($884K) will support 1 Endowment Scholar.
I have met many of you, our members, this year and thank you for your commitment to the ARCS MWC. I look forward to meeting even more of you and working together in the upcoming year.
Sincerely,
Patty
Patricia T. Sparrell
President
ARCS Foundation, MWC
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Thank you's go to so many MWC Members and supporters and let me highlight just a few:
- Thank you to Claudia Benack, Alice Laning and the University Relations Team for coordinating UR visits;
- Thank you to Lorraine Nordlinger and the more than 35 MWC volunteers that supported this recording-setting 2018 AMC that had 225 registrants;
- Thank you to Mary and Justice Kennedy for hosting 250 people at the U.S. Supreme Court for dinner during the AMC;
- Thank you to Dr. Shameema Sikder, MWC Member and Johns Hopkins University faculty member, for leading the Biomedical Innovations Panel during the AMC;
- Thank you to Jane Riddle for creating the MWC 50th Anniversary Video that premiered at the AMC;
- Thank you to Lockheed Martin for sponsoring the AMC;
- And many thanks to Aerospace for sponsoring the Eagle Award Dinner.
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Message from National President
& MWC Member Andi Purple
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We are more than halfway through our 50th year as a Chapter. I am very proud of the accomplishments of my home Chapter and want to again thank you all for helping make the All Member Conference held in April a huge success. Portland, Oregon will be the site for the next AMC to be held in the Fall of 2019.
Our challenges for ARCS as an organization continue to be increasing our membership, making an impact on our scholars, and sustaining financial security. Communications between the Chapter Presidents and Committee Chairs are a great way to share success stories and ideas. The website, national newsletter, and periodic webinars are other ways to learn how other chapters are meeting these challenges. I encourage Metro Washington members to volunteer to serve on a National Committee to learn more about the national operations.
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Scholar Awards Reception
Thursday October 25th
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
Washington, D.C.
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We are excited to welcome
Dr. Ellen Stofan
, MWC member, and newly named John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Stofan has more than 25 years' experience in space-related organizations and a deep research background in planetary geology. She is the first woman to lead this museum.
In addition, 21 scholars from our 5 partner universities will be presenting research posters and receiving scholar awards at this annual event.
Look for a fall email with more details on this MWC signature event.
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Exciting Fall MWC Events - Save the Date
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Save the Date Fall MWC Events!
- Saturday, Sept. 22nd: Fall Meeting & Luncheon at The University Club, Washington, D.C.
- Thursday, Oct. 25th: Scholar Awards Reception at the National Academy of Sciences
- Thursday, Nov. 8th: MWC Social
- Sunday, Dec 9th: Holiday Party at the home of Nita & Otto Hoerning
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National ARCS Foundation Meetings
- AMC Fall 2019, Portland, Oregon
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MWC Chapter 50th Group Photo
MWC National Board Members, and
Lynn Dillon, 2017-18 ARCS Light
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MWC 50th Photo at the AMC
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MWC Members Serving on National ARCS Board:
Andi Purple (National ARCS President), Jackie Henson (Chair, Council of Advisors) and Patty Sparrell (Chair, Counsel of Presidents)
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Lynn Dillon, ARCS Light 2017-18
Congratulations to Lynn for all her service to the MWC Chapter!
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Recognizing Two Outstanding MWC Members
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MWC Member Mary Snitch was recently honored by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) with the Distinguished Service Award.
Read more here.
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Past MWC Co-President, Angela Phillips Diaz (pictured with past National ARCS President Lynne Brickner) was recognized at the AMC as a founding member of National's Science and Engineering (SEAC) Board and as the Chair of SEAC from 2012-16.
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MWC Endowment Scholar
2018-19: Michelle N. Karl
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Michelle Karl is a Ph.D candidate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her research is utilizing three-dimensional substrates and mammalian cancer cells to study physiologically relevant cell behavior and signaling pathways in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Her research is also focusing on the steps in the metastasis, which are validated in clinically relevant in vivo models.
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Update on MWC Endowment Fund
Jane Riddle, MWC Endowment Treasurer
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The ARCS/MWC Endowment Fund is very fortunate to have had a long standing relationship with the Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL). ORNL leadership has been part of the Endowment Scholar selection committee and has hosted endowment scholar visits to the lab for many years. This past May, ORNL hosted MWC Endowment Scholars Jennifer Hays (UVA), and Zachary Eldredge (UMD). MWC Scholars Evan Gardner (GU), Mason Molesky (GWU), and Macauley Breault (JHU) were also able to attend. It was a fantastic opportunity for the scholars to learn about the technical issues the lab is working on as well as the various post-doc opportunities available at ORNL. Highlights of our visit to the lab included tours of the High Performance Computing Facility, Center for Nanophase Materials Science and the most impressive Spallation Neutron Source. The scholars and I had a wonderful day and are so thankful to the hospitality extended to us by our wonderful host Dr. Ben Thomas. We look forward to growing our partnership with ORNL and our next scholar visit to their facility.
Our Endowment Fund continues to do well and we will be evaluating our income this fall to see if we can fund a 2019-20 scholar. If you would like to contribute to our Endowment fund or have questions, please feel free to contact me any time. We can accept securities and, of course, cash. Every contribution gets us closer to the $1 Million mark! Many thanks for all the support we have received to date! Send donations (checks should be made out to ARCS/MWC) to:
ARCS/MWC Endowment Treasurer
917 Douglass Dr
McLean, VA 22101
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New Schools Approved at Johns Hopkins University
The Bloomberg School of Public Health,
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
and
The Whiting School of Engineering,
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Johns Hopkins University
were approved by the National ARCS Board/MWC
and eligible for consideration for MWC Scholars.
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The scores are in for this year’s Marathon Bridge and Karen Magley is busily trying to set up next year’s teams. This past year there were 9 teams, but we’d love to have several more for 2018 - 19, so that we get to play with an even larger number of people. For those of you who aren’t familiar with how Marathon Bridge works, each player has one partner for the year and each team plays 6 other teams, on a date of their own choosing, sometime between September and early June. Please note, that both members of the team do not need to be members of ARCS. In fact, this is a nice way to introduce a friend to ARCS or to get her to participate, even if she doesn’t have the time to be a full-time member of ARCS. The bridge play is strictly social, although ARCS makes a little money from it and we do keep track of the scores. The winners list is different from year to year & there are no prizes for them, just “bragging” rights (just kidding). This past year’s winners were:
First Place: Sally Burns & Darlene Lebedev – 19420 points
Second Place: Holly Coyne & Marilynn Sweetser – 19270 points
Third Place: Karen Magley & Marie Petersen – 18290 points
Fourth Place: Betty Polutchko & Toni Schierling – 16730 points
Fifth Place: Terry Holmes, & Marie Carr, Betsy Cooke & Joanne Harman – 16210 points (a real team effort!)
The cost to play for the year is $75 for ARCS members and $100 for non-members. Any one who would like to play this coming year is asked to contact Karen Magley
(ksm875@verizon.net)
or 703-728-3321) for a registration form and more information. Forms and checks need to be sent to Karen as soon as possible.
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MWC Board of Directors 2018-19
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Welcome New Members
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Board of Directors 2018-19
- President: Patty Sparrell
- President-Elect: Danielle Robinson
- Secretary: Michelle Bailey
- Treasurer: Kristen Smith
- VP of Activities: Melissa Rhoads & Susan Trice
- VP of Administration: Amy Mykityshyn
- VP of Communications: Ashley Rehr
- VP of Development: Kristen Bloschock
- VP of Finance: Sharon Gross
- VP of Membership: Carolyn Racich & Rebecca McNeilly
- VP of University Relations: Miriam Erickson & Anne Wingo
- Members at Large: Holly Coyne, Lynn Dillion, Ginny Lukasik, Beth Parker, Doris Pierson
Also serving in Leadership positions:
- Endowment; Jane Riddle
- Assistant Treasurer: Marlene Bekey
- Heartline: Beth Parker
- Newsletter Editor: Elli Nesbitt
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Welcome New Members
ARCS/MWC is pleased to announce that Nikol Jackson, Anne Marie Strabo and Deborah L. Wince-Smith were welcomed as new members in 2018. Lorraine Nordlinger sponsored Anne Marie's membership, Mary Snitch/Mary Kennedy sponsored Nikol's membership, and Mary Kennedy/Patty Sparrell sponsored Deborah's membership.
Nikol received degrees in psychology, religion, and neuroscience from Williams College and a Masters from Harvard University. Nikol is an active volunteer for her children's school in several different roles including co-chairing the school silent auction and she also volunteers for her children's swim teams.
Anne Marie received her degree from Carnegie Mellon University where she was involved in research into human-computer interaction. Anne Marie volunteers for many organizations including serving as the Head of the Princeton University Men's Lacrosse Parents Group.
Deborah received her archeology degree from Vassar College and her Master's degree from Cambridge University. Deborah also holds several honorary doctorates. Deborah is the President and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness and the President and founder of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Counsels. Deborah was a speaker at the ARCS All Member Conference in April.
Kathryn Wright and Esther Scott are resuming their membership with our chapter.
Welcome to all!
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A Million Thank You's to MWC Donors!
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The Metro Washington Chapter gratefully acknowledges our corporate and foundation donors who share our vision of advancing science and technology in the United States at our five partner universities, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, The George Washington University, University of Maryland, and University of Virginia. We appreciate these donors and their support for our named scholars in 2018-19 school year and for scholars in 2017-18 school year.*
$20,000 +
Danaher Corporation
Estate of George and Arlene Hess
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation
The Forster Family Foundation
The Ross and Diane Mulford Endowment Fund
The Mars Foundation
$10,000 to $19,999
Aerospace
JCM Foundation
KPMG, LLP
The Perot Foundation
The Roche Foundation
$5,000 to $9,999
Clark Construction Group, LLC
$2,500 to $4,999
AIAA
Anonymous
The Marilyn T. And David R. Heebner Foundation
Gordon F. Linke and Jocelyn B. Linke Foundation
Walbro, LLC
$1,000 - $2,499
The Bodman Family Foundation
Heritage Properties, Inc.
Shell Oil Company Matching Gifts Foundation
Under $1,000
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Barrett Foundation
*Donations are for the 2-year period of 7/1/16 - 6/30/18.
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P.O. Box 60868
10221 River Road
Potomac, MD 20859-0868
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