ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards Luncheon Celebrates Top Local Graduate Students in Science, Medicine and Engineering

ARCS Foundation Portland President Jean Josephson; ARCS Portland Charter Member Diane Alexander; ARCS Portland scholar speaker and researcher at the Drucker lab at OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute Julia Maxson; keynote speaker and dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science at OSU, Dr. Mark Abbott; ARCS Foundation Portland President Elect Aletha Anderson

Portland, October 22nd, 2013. “Recognizing Genius,” was the theme of the ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Scholar Awards Luncheon at the Portland Art Museum. Preliminary numbers indicate a record amount raised: net profit of about $85,000. The event drew ARCS Foundation Portland President Jean Josephson; ARCS Portland Charter Member Diane Alexander; ARCS Portland scholar speaker and researcher at the Drucker lab at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute Julia Maxson; keynote speaker and dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science at OSU, Dr. Mark Abbott; ARCS Foundation Portland President Elect Aletha Anderson.

ARCS Foundation Portland scholars from OSU and OHSU lining up to receive their awards for the academic year.

ARCS Foundation Portland scholars from OSU and OHSU were honored to receive their awards for the academic year.

Founding member ARCS Portland, Ellen Richardson; Dr. Joe Robertson, OHSU President; ARCS Portland member Beth Ray

“We believe that investments in American scientists studying with Oregon’s premier doctoral programs in science, medicine and engineering build a vital pipeline of intellectual capital for our businesses and for society’s well being. Through our scholar awards, ARCS supports and nurtures these exceptional young women and men at OHSU and Oregon State University,” explained organizers.

Keynote speaker Dr. Mark Abbott, ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter President Jean Josephson

ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter President Jean Josephson, Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray

Supporters had a chance to meet and mingle with the 50 ARCS scholars for the 2013-14 academic year. They are graduate students from OHSU and Oregon State University and their research in medicine, engineering, nursing, forestry and earth sciences.

The keynote speaker was Mark Abbott, dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. He will spoke about “Our Oceans Under Pressure.” The scholar speaker was Julia Maxson, an ARCS alumna who is doing post-doctoral research at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute. Her topic was “Using Genetics to Find Better Cancer Treatments.”

Einstein Presenting Sponsors

Hoffman Construction Company/Julie and Wayne Drinkward
OHSU
Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation

Marie Curie Circle

Sharon and Keith Barnes
Conference Solutions
Wells Fargo The Private Bank

Thomas Edison Circle

Columbia Distributing
Washington Trust
Barbara and Philip Silver

Alexander Fleming Circle

Aletha and Chris Anderson
CH2M HILL
Geffen Mesher/Tonkon Torp LLP
Jean and Rich Josephson
Jubitz Corporation
Caron and Larry Ogg
The Oregonian
PwC LLC
Ellen and Mark Richardson
Stoel Rives LLP
Sunshine Dairy
The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank
Walsh Construction
Barbara Wilkinson and Peter Rapp

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.