Jane Kellogg has spent decades supporting the development and mental health of Colorado’s children and adults. As a 2nd and 4th grade teacher in the Boulder Valley School system she focused on the development of critical thinking through experiential education. A Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University led... Read more
As an avid and award winning rower, cyclist, realtor and broker, Amy Shontrom is the perfect definition of a Colorado Native. After joining Perry & Co Real Estate in 2001, Amy immediately made her mark as “Rookie of the Year” and went on to represent buyers and sellers of some... Read more
Science saved the day in 2020, and I feel that ARCS played a role! Over the years, our chapter has funded scholars from all branches of science and it took all of them to
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... Read more
The Intersection of STEM Research and STEM Outreach Education at the University of Colorado Boulder An article by Nancy Kellogg, PhD ARCS CU Boulder Liaison and Alum (1966, 1980)
The University of Colorado Boulder campus is a treasure trove of many intersections between STEM research... Read more
Lyda Ludeman Doctor of Science, honoris causa, CU Anschutz
The University of Colorado Board of Regents announced in January its selection of this year’s recipients of Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Service Awards, and University Medals. Lyda Ludeman, longtime ARCS member, V.P of University Relations, and President... Read more
ARCS New Member: Michelle A. Marks, PhD Chancellor, University of Colorado Denver
Michelle Marks has been chancellor of CU Denver since July 1, 2020. A longtime leader in higher education, Dr. Marks has the business acumen of an experienced senior administrator as well as... Read more
Nancy Louise Naylor Kerr July 17, 1943 - December 8, 2020
Long time ARCS member Nancy Louise Naylor Kerr passed away December 8, 2020. Nancy believed that education is the most important asset a person could have and ARCS was a perfect fit for her. During more than... Read more
Looking back on last year’s President’s message, I am amazed at all that has transpired. The cheerful optimism I portrayed for our ARCS chapter last January was quickly tempered by COVID upending
