ARCS Members to Celebrate at May 20 Gala
A festive evening on the shores of Lake Washington is planned as Seattle Chapter members will gather May 20 from 5 – 7 pm to thank benefactors for their generous support.
The Gala will feature the lure of a unique incentive. A gift of $1,000 or more will entitle the donor a rare opportunity – a May 23 cocktail party onboard the University of Washington’s research vessel, the R/V Tommy Thompson, for a fascinating evening of science and learning.
Dear Friends,
Since 1978, the Seattle Chapter of ARCS Foundation has awarded graduate fellowships to outstanding United States citizens completing Ph.D. degrees in science, engineering and medical research at the University of Washington and Washington State University. Over $12.2 million has been contributed by the Seattle Chapter to talented students pursuing their dreams to solve the scientific challenges facing our world today. These monies have given our state's research universities a competitive edge as they recruit the nation's finest doctoral candidates to their premier programs.
Research conducted at the University of Washington and Washington State University will continue to have a significant impact locally, nationally and globally. ARCS scholars address compelling research topics, teach and mentor undergraduates, and also attract and energize world-class faculty. In today's increasingly competitive global economic climate, the startling evidence that U.S. world leadership in science and engineering is declining makes support of the ARCS Foundation mission crucial.
It is said that our economic future rests in ideas that incubate in our research institutions. These ideas will be generated by the best and the brightest young scientists. As we celebrate the 2011 ARCS Fellows, please consider partnering with us to sustain the vitality of our state's scientific presence by making an investment in the next class of outstanding doctoral candidates who will expand the frontiers of science. The return on your investment has great promise, both in scientific advances and economic development.
Sincerely,
JACQUE DOANE
President, Seattle Chapter
The Seattle Chapter of ARCS Foundation, Inc. contributes to the advancement of science and technology by funding PhD fellowships for academically outstanding scholars in the fields of science, engineering and medical research at the University of Washington and Washington State University.
The Seattle Chapter would like to thank our 33rd Annual Luncheon corporate sponsors:
