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... Read more
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... Read more
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
Dr. Taylor Triolo was the recipient of an ARCS award at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where she received her MD in 2013. This was followed by a pediatric residency at CU (2013-2016) and a pediatric endocrinology fellowship, also at CU (2016-2019). She... Read more
