Scholar News

We spotlighted CU Anschutz scholar William Mundo in our Spring 2021 Newsletter.  Since then, ARCS National has interviewed him and put up a more comprehensive profile on the National Website.  Here is the link to read more about this amazing scholar.

Breaking Down the Barriers | ARCS Foundation

Sean Hansen is an inspiring example of the scientists of the future.  This University of Colorado Denver ARCS scholar biochemistry/bioengineering double major graduates in May with several honors and is giving his department’s graduation speech. He has already been accepted to the MS program for neuro/bioengineering.  His senior project is developing...

Mundo writes, “As a first-generation student who comes from an underrepresented background, being part of the (ARCS) community has been uplifting. Being a medical student during the pandemic has presented unique challenges, but I also think it has prepared me for future challenges in medicine. I have been completing my clinical...

As members of ARCS Colorado Chapter, we are all proud to grant scholar awards to our outstanding scholars each fall.  Many of us enjoy meeting and talking with them at Meet and Greets and then honoring them at the Scholar Recognition Lunch every November.  We also treasure our friendships with our fellow Chapter members forged...

Brittany Close is pursuing her Bioengineering BS degree at the University of Colorado Denver, with the goal of attending medical school, then practicing obstetrics and gynecology.  She recently wrote to tell us about her current research.  “My original research focused on testing for the prevalence of antibiotic resistance by collecting soil...