Deborah attended Stanford University and earned a BS in Biology. She then earned her MD and did her pediatric residency at OHSU. Deborah is board certified in pediatrics and a current member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She founded Westside Pediatric Clinic in 1983 and was the...
ARCS Foundation Oregon has launched a reduced membership program for the new year.
Are you passionate about STEM education? Is life-long learning a part of your DNA? Do you value engaging with like-minded people to advance a cause? If so, you belong in the ARCS Community.
Have you ever heard an ARCS member say “ARCS is the best kept secret in Oregon?" Well, that’s all about to change! Thanks to a generous gift by Jamie and Mike Anderson, our Chapter is able to sponsor OPB’s wildly popular radio show, “Science Friday” hosted by Ira Flatow. Tune in...
At a young age, Trevor Kent Howard was determined to help save the world by researching solutions to address climate change. Trevor, an ARCS Oregon Scholar Alum, holds the distinction of being a triple alumnus at Oregon State University by earning his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering. While working on...
At the January 2023 ARCS National Board meeting, under the direction of Caron Ogg, ARCS National President, the Board approved a Task Force to review and provide guidance to ARCS chapters in reference to funding only U.S. citizens. Caron appointed Joan Foley (Oregon Chapter member) and Chris Simpson Brent (Northern CA...
Two ARCS scholar alums from the University of Oregon are now working at Virginia universities.
Michael Crawford received his PhD in physical chemistry from UO. He now works as Assistant Professor in the department of chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, which is rated as “a top 50 public research university” by...
Your Contributions Go Further With $25,000 In Matching Funds!
Last month, trustees of the Maybelle Clark MacDonald Fund (MCMF) approved ARCS Foundation Oregon’s request for $25,000 in matching funds to support the Chapter’s efforts to implement new technology for its expanded operations. This means that we must raise $25,000 to receive...
Congratulations to Toni Doolen, recipient of the Society of Women Engineers' 2023 Suzanne Jenniches Upward Mobility Award. Doolen is Dean of the Oregon State University Honors College, and an ARCS Oregon member.
The award honors a woman leader who has succeeded in rising in their organization to a significant management position...
Caron Ogg will take the stage on November 13th to accept the honor of “AFP Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year.” The Association of Fundraising Professionals each November salutes the great contributions of philanthropy and those people active in the philanthropic community.
ARCS Oregon member Elise McClure joined Oregon State’s University’s Board of Trustees in July 2023, approved by the state legislature with five other new trustees. McClure earned her undergraduate degree in business at OSU and was inducted into OSU’s College of Business Hall of Fame in 2019.
