ARCS FOUNDATION PORTLAND CHAPTERAnnual Report 2014 -15Achievement Rewards for College Scientists150 Scholars Advancing Science

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“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.” Albert Einstein

ACHIEVEMENT REWARDS FOR COLLEGE SCIENTISTS

The Portland Chapter of ARCS® Foundation, Inc. advances science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to academically outstanding students who are U.S. citizens studying to complete degrees in science, engineering, math, technology and medical research at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University, and the University of Oregon.

PORTLAND VISION:

We support American scientists’ dreams of being light years ahead.

FRONT COVER:Holly Corbitt, 2nd year Roche/ARCS Foundation Scholar, OHSU, Molecular and Medical GeneticsPhoto by OHSU, Tiah Lindner

WHO WE ARE ARCS Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) is a private organization conceived and run entirely by philanthropic women to address one of this country’s most critical issues: the serious shortage of American scientists. Since our founding in 1958 by a small group of visionary women in Los Angeles, ARCS Foundation has grown to 16 chapters nationally and invested more than $96 million in the innovation potential of almost 9,000 of the most outstanding American scholars in science, engineering and medical research at 53 of the nation’s top research universities. We are proud of what ARCS Foundation has accomplished as a volunteer organization. The Portland Chapter was founded in 2004, and since that time we have raised over $2.4 million to sponsor 150 graduate students working to compete PhDs at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. Our mission is important to our country’s economic growth, our global technological leadership and ultimately the well-being and the quality of life for all people. Our dedicated and hardworking membership is committed to fostering the success of these remarkable individuals, our next generation of scientific leaders and innovators. The significant impact of this work in our first eleven years earned us recognition from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Oregon and SW Washington Chapter) as “Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation” in November 2015.

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DEFINING THE CHALLENGE: ARCS’ ROLE IN OREGON

JOAN FOLEY - PRESIDENT, PORTLAND CHAPTER ARCS FOUNDATION

“Our Portland ARCS members, donors, university partners, and scholars work together to “Meet the Challenge” of advancing science in America. We enter our second decade of funding fu-ture scientists in Oregon’s premier doctoral programs knowing the importance of STEM education. ARCS is a catalyst in building scientific and technological capacity. Your investment directly impacts the local and national economy.”

DR. JOE ROBERTSON - PRESIDENT, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

“The need for researchers has never been greater. OHSU is committed to recruit and retain outstanding young people in scientific research, but our efforts are dependent on partners such as ARCS Foundation. Your contributions will make a difference in the years to come and the lives of many.”

DR. EDWARD J. RAY - PRESIDENT, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

“At Oregon State, ARCS scholars are engaged in research related to such areas as renewable energy, artificial intelligence and machine learning, wildfires and public policy, wheat breeding and tsunamis - critical issues for Oregon, our nation and our world. By supporting these students’ growth as scientists and as leaders, ARCS Portland members are making a tremendous investment in our future.”

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OUR CHAPTER: 150 SCHOLARS AND COUNTING

ARCS FOUNDATION PORTLAND CHAPTER SCHOLAR AWARD FUNDBy supporting ARCS Foundation you make a difference for a student, for the research at a university, and you impact our future. Your gift in any amount goes toward the ARCS mission. Each year the collective funding from individuals supports more than three individual Portland Chapter Scholar Awards of $18,000.

NAMED SCHOLAR AWARD - $18 ,000Funds one three-year Named Scholar Award. A Named Scholar Award provides opportunity for engaging with and supporting an individual scholar and his/her research for three years.

NAMED ENDOWMENT - $200 ,000Funds one Named Endowment in perpetuity. The endowment will support a new student every three years.

ARCS FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY MATCHING ENDOWMENT - $100 ,000Funds one Named Endowment in perpetuity. Matching opportunities are available through ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter and the generosity of Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University and University of Oregon. The endowment will support a new student every three years.

ARCS FOUNDATION PORTLAND PLANNED GIVING Consider including ARCS Foundation Portland in your estate planning decisions. Please contact ARCS Portland Chapter at Portland@arcsfoundation.org for details.

To learn more about making a gift, please contact:Joan Foley, PresidentEmail: Portland@arcsfoundation.orgWebsite: www.arcsfoundation.org/portland/ARCS Foundation – Portland Chapter is a non-profit organization incorporated in 2004. Tax ID 56-2459737.

Our greatest questions will be answered by the young minds at work today in U.S. colleges and universities. The strength of our nation’s economy depends on a highly educated and innovative workforce. Supporting outstanding researchers keeps America competitive on a global basis. Scholar awards to students allow them to think less about finances and focus more on education and research.

ARCS Scholar Daniel Miller, OHSU, NeuroscienceScholar award donated by Caron and Larry Ogg

YOUR GIFT TURNS PASSIONS INTO SOLUTIONS

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WADE MARCUM, PhDDepartment of Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Health PhysicsOregon State University

Early in Wade Marcum’s collegiate tenure, he knew his career goal was to enter academia and be a professor. Today he is Assistant Professor in the School of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Oregon State University. “The balance of instruction, research and guiding students to reach their aspirations are the specific traits which continue to excite me to date,” he said.

He originally intended to focus on mechanical engineering, but changed his mind when introduced to researching nuclear power technology. “It became quite clear how interesting and important this field is to our society’s energy security,” Marcum said.

Currently his research group has several on-going research activities which are supported by industry, national laboratories and government agencies. Through a three-year, $4 million Integrated Research Project Award from the Department of Energy, Wade will head a team of researchers to restart the Transient Reactor Test Facility at the Idaho National Laboratory. While the specific objectives of each contract vary, they all ultimately aspire to reach a high-level goal of producing the safest and most economic form of stable energy -- nuclear energy.

“I used my annual ARCS scholar money to support travel to conferences where I was able to network and engage professionals from industry and academia. By the time I stepped into my faculty appointment, I had created a close group of colleagues who have significantly helped accelerate my career.”

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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150 ARCS Scholars

OUR CHAPTER: ADVANCING SCIENCE IN OREGON

OUR 10 YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTMENT

OUR CHAPTER’S ENDOWMENT

OUR ANNUAL IMPACT FY 2014-15

OUR CHAPTER’S IMPACT NATIONALLY THROUGH OUR SCHOLAR ALUMNI

OUR IMPACT ON ADVANCING SCIENCE IN AMERICA

95% ARCS Scholars are pursuing a post-doctorate or are working in their field of study

62 out of 150 scholars completed their PhD

90.6% ARCS Scholars have earned their PhD or are actively pursuing their PhD

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OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITYNAME DONOR FIELD OF STUDY

FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSSamuel Berk Sharon & Henry Hewitt Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Eran Brown Deanne & Dick Rubinstein, Kathleen & Bob Ames Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Keith Earley 10th Anniversary Fund Scholar Award Molecular and Cellular BiosciencesSusan Frase Muffy & Bill Beeler, Kate Joseph & Tom Murray NursingSamantha Friedrich Janis & Bob Harrison, Marilyn & Bob Ridgley Behavioral Neuroscience Daniel Miller Caron & Larry Ogg Endowed Neuroscience Carolynn Rafa Todd Marcia & Alan Director, Sharon & Mike Nugent, Lee & Ron Ragen Behavioral NeuroscienceMariya Shapiro Susan & William Smith Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

SECOND YEAR SCHOLARSHolly Corbitt Roche/ARCS Foundation Molecular & Medical GeneticsJulia Doh Adrianne & Lee Peterson, Leslie & Mark Workman Molecular Microbiology & ImmunologyJoseph Leffler Ellen & Mark Richardson NeuroscienceHaley Licon James R. Kuse Family Foundation Molecular Microbiology & ImmunologyTaylor Mighell Susan & George Swindells Endowed NeuroscienceLuci Moore Dianne Rodway & John Becker, Julie Branford & Terry Bernhardt NeuroscienceRyan Mulqueen Cheryl Hammond for Thomas J. Hammond Molecular & Medical GeneticsAmy Williams Roche/ARCS Foundation Behavioral NeuroscienceNathan Yoder The Bechen Family Foundation Neuroscience

THIRD YEAR SCHOLARSDevon Anderson Sharon & Keith Barnes, Julie & Wayne Drinkward Biomedical Engineering MD/PhDReena Clements Lynn & Steve Pratt for Brodie Roberts Cunningham NeuroscienceQuin Denfeld Jean Bates, Joan Foley and Patricia Pedersen NursingNora Hammack Missy Vaux Hall NeuroscienceScott Jones Barbara & Philip Silver Endowed Behavioral NeuroscienceQuinn Roth-Carter Mary Martin Rosenberg and Richard Rosenberg (deceased) Cell & Developmental BiologyZachary Schwartz Daisy Housel-Miller & Ted Miller NeuroscienceHelen Wu The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation Molecular Microbiology & Immunology

MEETING THE CHALLENGE: OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH OHSU

OHSU SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT

QUIN DENFELDTHE BATES, FOLEY, PEDERSEN SCHOLAR AWARD School of Nursing, OHSU Research Interest: cardiovascular pathophysiology and frailty syndrome among older adults

Most important impact of ARCSI feel that ARCS holds extremely high standards for their scholars, and I am continually working to live up to those standards. The ARCS community is amazingly supportive of its scholars. Not only do I feel a strong professional connection with ARCS, but I also feel a great personal connection.

My researchIt is my hope that by better understanding symptoms in heart failure through pinpointing the mechanisms that cause them to arise, we can develop targeted interventions to mitigate the profound symptom burden we see in heart failure.

Long term goalsI hope to be a successful nurse scientist and leader with a robust program of research focused on improving the health of patients living with cardiovascular disease.

Why Oregon I am a native Oregonian having lived and worked in this state for my entire life. My husband is sixth generation on the land where we farm. Thus, my family and I have very close ties to Oregon. My professional goal is to continue doing important healthcare-changing research that serves the state that we call home.

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OSU SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT

DYLAN ANDERSON THE SALLY AND CECIL DRINKWARD SCHOLAR AWARDCivil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University Research Interest: coastal sediment transport as it relates to geomorphology and soft engineering structures

Most important impact of ARCSThe ARCS scholar award is about more than just financial support - it jump-starts our early careers by demonstrating to other institutions and agencies that we are worthy of multiple year investments, providing the confidence that can lead to additional fellowships and grants.

My researchThe scholar award has given me the freedom to follow the science beyond the product promised by my project’s grant. My research was initially focused on coastal erosion caused by individual waves impacting dunes, but it has expanded after realizing that large-scale climate change is the dominant force driving coastal change. The scholar award has allowed me to travel outside of Oregon and visit the experts in these broader fields to learn techniques that can be applied back here on our state’s coast.

Long term goalsI approach life from an analytical and curious perspective - the process of being a doctoral student is teaching me how to channel these curiosities into research that is beneficial to the general public.

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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITYNAME DONOR FIELD OF STUDY

FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSPatrick Clary ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringClaire Couch Geri & John Miner, Pam Strickfaden & Michael Pittman Integrative BiologyHolly Dixon ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Molecular and Environmental ToxicologyGretchen Engbring The Campbell Foundation Forest Ecosystems and SocietyMolly Glass Jean & Rick Wills Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health PhysicsCaroline Glidden The Roche/ARCS Foundation Integrative BiologyElizabeth Holzenthal Diane & Dick Alexander for Karen Irons Medicis Civil and Construction EngineeringKarin Kralicek Stimson Lumber Company Forest Engineering and Resource ManagementRachael Kuintzle ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Biochemistry/Biophysics Rebecca Paustian ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Chemical, Biological and Environmental EngineeringPeter Rindal Marilyn Bergen Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceSheanna Steingass Julie & William Reiersgaard Fisheries and WildlifeDaniel Watkins ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric SciencesNancy Williams Laurie & Gilbert Meigs, Sally & Jerry Fish Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

SECOND YEAR SCHOLARSKali Brandt Pat Reser and Aletha & Chris Anderson Crop & Soil ScienceJacob Buchanan ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter ChemistryMaggie Buktenica Elisabeth & Peter Lyon Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric SciencesPhillip Carleton Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringJenna Curtis Laurie & Gary Griff, Hilary & Price Gripekoven, Bettsy & Wally Preble Fisheries and Wildlife Margaret Exton Anne & Peter Jarvis, Suzanne & Bernie McGrath Civil and Construction Engineering Jeff Juozapaitis ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceChad Nixon Kirby & Carl Dyess Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health PhysicsErin Peck ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric SciencesHannah Rolston Wells Fargo Bank Chemical, Biological and Environmental EngineeringJennifer Williams Liz & Gregg Christiansen Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

THIRD YEAR SCHOLARSDylan Anderson Cecil W. and Sally Anne Drinkward, Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Civil and Construction EngineeringChelsea Batavia Shelley & Joe Voboril, Jamie & Mike Anderson ForestryLogan Berner Jean & Rich Josephson ForestryKyle Gallagher OHSU Department of Radiation Health Medicine Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health PhysicsTrevor Howard Lynn & Steve Pratt Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health PhysicsTravis Moore ESCO Foundation Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceKatarina Morowsky Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Kai Parker Ann & Ron Emmerson, Pat Karamanos (deceased) Civil and Construction EngineeringBrendan Reilly Leslie & Mark Workman Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

MEETING THE CHALLENGE: OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH OSU

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ARCS PORTLAND WELCOMES UNIVERSITY OF OREGON This past year the University of Oregon became the 53rd academic institution to partner with ARCS Foundation to support and invest in our pioneering scientists. UO is in the top tier of “Very High Research Activity” by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Through this collaboration, UO is now part of the ARCS network of prestigious institutions serving as an incubator for our nation’s top future scientists. University of Oregon is the third major research institution in the state of Oregon to be included in the ARCS Portland family of approved universities.

“Adding the departments of biology and chemistry at the University of Oregon is a significant step for ARCS Portland chapter,” said past-president Aletha Anderson.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGONSCHOLAR AWARD SUPPORT AREASThe Portland Chapter of ARCS Foundation, Inc. currently supports UO students in the following schools and departments within the College of Arts and Sciences:

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGYThe UO Department of Biology offers expertise and research opportunities in a wide range of disciplines including neuroscience, genetics, cell and developmental biology, evolution, ecology and marine biology. Research activities are in four separate institutes: - The Institute of Ecology and Evolution - The Institute of Molecular Biology - The Institute of Neuroscience - The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYThe UO Department of Chemistry has three broad areas of research strength: - Molecules and materials by design, with emphasis on

green/sustainable chemistry - Structure and dynamics of excited states and heteroge-

neous systems; chemical systems are investigated using sophisticated spectroscopic and theoretical methods

- Biochemistry of life processes

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Albert Einstein

MICHAEL H. SCHILL , UO PRESIDENT: “The University of Oregon is proud to partner with ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter and honored by their commitment to support students. As the University of Oregon seeks to enhance our tradition of excellence in basic science research, our partnership with ARCS Foundation Portland chapter is vital to our mission.”

MEETING THE CHALLENGE: NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

MEETING THE CHALLENGE: NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH ROCHE

AMY WILLIAMSOHSU Behavioral NeuroscienceI choose to pursue a PhD in behavioral neuroscience because I am fascinated by the brain and how it dictates our behavior. In particular, I am studying the properties of learning and memory that underlie disorders such as addiction and PTSD. These disorders both lack a highly effective treatment and I believe the study of their foundations in memory can help find more reliable treatment methods. Being an ARCS scholar for the past year has given me the opportunity to interact with like-minded scholars and to attend scientific conferences that I would not have been able to attend otherwise. Thank you for furthering my career in science, ARCS!

HOLLY CORBITTOHSU Molecular & Medical Genetics The Roche/ARCS Scholar Award has allowed me to be part of a network of people who support me as a young researcher. Being surrounded by some of the most successful and influential people in Portland who have a genuine interest in my research, has been an amazing experience. I research heart defects in infants with Down syndrome. Hearing how this has touched people’s lives and how grateful they are for the research we do, has really given me the passion to work harder. Also, the financial support that I received helped me release the burden of everyday struggles, which allows me to devote my full attention to school.

CAROLINE GLIDDENOSU College of Science, Integrative BiologyI have always loved science and the process of testing hypotheses and questions through experimentation. The Roche/ARCS Scholar Award will directly fund part of my research. The award money will allow me to develop and utilize immune assays with the goal of uncovering the mechanism behind variation in response to infection – this study will be one of the first to be conducted in a natural system. In addition to the funds, the Roche/ARCS Scholar Award will aid me in further connecting to the scientific community thus helping to make connections and forge future collaborations.

ROCHE/ARCS FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAMIn 2014, ARCS Foundation entered a new and unique national part-nership with The Roche Foundation to support life science innovation. The joint program will provide a total of $805,500 over three years to support 36 life science Ph.D. scholars within uppermost ranked life science departments at 25 universities across America. The Roche Foundation is providing 82 percent of program funding and ARCS chapters are contributing 18 percent of funds. The first program of its kind for both foundations, it leverages ARCS Foundation’s established infrastructure and expertise in supporting U.S. STEM students and demonstrates The Roche Foundation’s commitment to strengthening America’s capacity for innovative research. The Portland Chapter is honored to have received funds for three scholar awards.

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MEETING THE CHALLENGE: ENDOWMENTS

Stable, sustained financial support for our graduate students is the goal of the Portland Chapter of ARCS Foundation. By creating a Named Endowment with a gift of $200,000 or more, a donor supports new graduate student Scholar Awards in perpetuity at our partner universities. The Portland Chapter’s first Named Endowment was awarded in 2013. As a focused goal for the chapter, we are pleased that two additional Named Endowments have been generously donated. The Portland Chapter is funding an additional award in perpetuity in 2015 in celebration of our 10th Anniversary. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the donors listed below, the Portland Chapter has established three Endowed Named Scholar Awards since 2013.

Caron & Larry OggBarbara & Philip SilverSusan & George Swindells

SCOTT JONESSILVER ENDOWED SCHOLARBehavorial Neuroscience Graduate Program, OHSUMy relationship with the donors:I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know the Silvers over the last few years. We’ve had many great conversations, both scientific and non-scientific, and they are always encouraging and supportive of my scientific training.

My research:My research uses neuroimaging techniques to look at structural and functional characteristics of the developing adolescent brain. I’m interested in understanding how adolescent alcohol and drug use impacts the brain, as well as cognitive performance. More specifically, I’m interested in how adolescents perceive future consequences, and how this differs in substance using youths, at both a behavioral and neurobiological level, in hopes of guiding future prevention and intervention strategies.

Most important impact of ARCS:The ARCS award removed much of the financial burden that is associated with moving across country to pursue a graduate degree, and allowed me to focus more on my research and training as a scientist.

WHY WE GAVE A NAMED ENDOWMENTDonor Barbara Silver: “Our thought was to introduce and energize the concept of estate planning as a source of enduring funding, putting Portland ARCS Chapter on even firmer footing.“

Overall, Barbara and her husband Philip have supported four Portland ARCS scholars. Barbara Silver: “They have reflected the highest quality of ambition and competence. They have been and are very stimulating young people – Karen Tonsfeld, Amber Jones-Hackathorne, Wai Yan Lam and Scott Jones.”

L to R: Scholar Wai Yan Lam, Philip and Barbara Silver, Scott Jones

Photo by Tiah Lindner/OHSU

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WELLS FARGO’S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATIONWells Fargo embraces education as a major focus of its corporate philanthropy. To augment its efforts, Wells Fargo partners with high performing nonprofit groups, such as ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter. The company believes that more can be accomplished through joint effort, making this partnership with ARCS Portland a natural extension of that corporate belief. For the past five years, Wells Fargo has underwritten a portion of the ARCS Portland Scholar Awards Luncheon. We realize that increasing tuition costs, rising student debt, and decreased public funding could mean that fewer young people choose to enter science research. Our goal in partnering with ARCS Portland is to provide encouragement for scholars and express our corporate belief in the value of science education. In addition to our support of the Scholar Awards Luncheon, we have had the privilege to provide Hannah Rolston, OSU College of Engineering, with an ARCS scholar award. This partnership between Wells Fargo corporate philanthropy and ARCS Portland to support scholars at Oregon State University, OHSU and University of Oregon expresses the company commitment to education in tangible form. It will encourage innovative new technologies, bring brilliant and creative people to the community, and stimulate the economy of Oregon. Wells Fargo supports ARCS Portland scholars and believes that this commitment to STEM research brings investment and business opportunities to our region and benefits our community.

ARCS thanks the generosity displayed by corporations and foundations between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

$10,000 AND ABOVE Conference Solutions, Inc.OHSU FoundationOSU FoundationStimson Lumber CompanyThe James R. Kuse Family FoundationUniversity of Oregon

$5,000 - $9,999Hoffman ConstructionIntermec FoundationOHSU Department of Radiation MedicineThe Seattle FoundationWells Fargo FoundationWheeler Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999Baird/Baird FoundationBrown & Brown NorthwestColumbia BankColumbia DistributingDuck Delivery /United SaladHanky Panky, Ltd.KeyBankMelvin Mark CompaniesPricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

HANNAH ROLSTON, OSU ENGINEERING SCHOLAR AWARD Donor: Wells FargoI chose to pursue a PhD in Environ-mental Engineering because I am fascinated by the processes we utilize to treat our waste, specifi-cally bioremediation of hazardous groundwater contaminants. In addition to engaging my scientific interests, I am motivated to pursue this research because it has the potential for major positive impacts on public and environmental health. The support of the ARCS scholar award has allowed me to focus on my coursework and research without the stressful burden of financial insecurity. Additionally, the community of ARCS scholars and members has introduced me to a diverse group of scientists and supporters who further inspire and motivate my involvement with scientific research.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE: OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

Stoel Rives, LLPThe Hasson CompanyThe Oregonian Media GroupThe Private Client Reserve of US BankU.S. TrustVision Capital ManagementWalsh ConstructionWashington TrustWells Fargo the Private Bank

Gifts up to $1,000Chubb InsuranceGeffen MesherTonkon Torp, LLP

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

JEREMY GLYNN PhDOHSU, Biomedical EngineeringARCS Foundation Portland Chapter ScholarThe ARCS scholar award significantly contributed to my decision to attend OHSU for my graduate studies, and I have since been convinced the choice was an excellent one due to the high quality research that exists here. Furthermore, the ARCS members were always very supportive and made me feel at home, which was much appreciated following my 2000 mile trek across the country to come to OHSU.

JESSICA MARTIN PhDOHSU, Molecular and Cellular BiosciencesDonors: Josephsons, Voborils, and Andersons Through ARCS, I have a network of strong, intelligent, and caring women (and their husbands!) with whom I have built wonderful relationships and who are invested in my success as a person and a scientist. It’s a truly unique feeling. Because of their generosity, I enter into my postdoctoral position debt-free, the importance of which cannot be overstated. I also am connected to a number of ARCS scholars in other areas of research who I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and who will be life-long research peers.

ERIC WALKINGSHAW PhDOSU, Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceDonors: Laurie Meigs and Ronnie MacdonaldBoth my wife Allison and I were full-time students for the first few years of my PhD, so the ARCS scholar award meant a huge amount to us financially. One of my favorite aspects of the ARCS program was getting to know my sponsors, Laurie Meigs and Ronnie MacDonald, and their families. They were both such kind, funny, and interesting women, and their generosity and enthusiastic support motivated me to be the best student and researcher that I could be. I simply cannot thank them enough.

ALLEN WATERS PhDOSU, Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceARCS Foundation Portland Chapter ScholarWhile I was at OSU, the ARCS award allowed me to focus on my research without being distracted by financial problems. It gave a peace-of-mind that helped me feel stable and productive in the research environment. As a first-year student it is easy to feel overwhelmed, but the ARCS award gave a confidence boost in knowing that other people believed in me and trusted me to put out valuable research.

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Diane & Dick Alexander (5)

Allan Price MemorialKathleen & Bob Ames (4)

Jamie & Mike Anderson (2)

Aletha & Chris AndersonARCS 10th Anniversary FundARCS Portland Chapter Scholars (36)

Bank of the CascadesSharon & Keith Barnes (3)

Jean Bates (2)

Missy & Peter BechenMuffy & Bill Beeler (2)

Marilyn Bergen Julie Branford & Terry BernhardtCampbell Foundation (4)

Liz & Gregg Christiansen (2)

Marcia & Alan Director Julie & Wayne Drinkward (3)

Sally & Cecil Drinkward (2)

Kirby & Carl Dyess Carol & Scott Ehlen Electro Scientific Industries (ESI) Ann & Ron Emmerson ESCO Foundation Fairway Fund EndowmentNancy & Dodd Fischer (3)

Sally & Jerry Fish Joan Foley & Per Jarnberg (2)

Pam & Scott Gibson Laurie & Gary Griff Hilary & Price Gripekoven

NAMED SCHOLAR AWARDS

Portland Chapter ARCS Scholar Awards provide an essential tool for recruiting the best PhD candidates in the nation to come to Oregon to continue their research. These donors have each contributed $18,000 over three years to fund and name a Scholar Award. A Named Scholar Award provides a donor with a unique opportunity to engage with an individual Scholar and to support his or her research. 100% of every dollar donated to Scholar Awards goes directly to scholars.

All active members of the Portland ARCS chapter fund awards through their annual dues. To date members have funded 36 Chapter Scholar Awards through membership dues.

Missy Vaux Hall Cheryl HammondJanis & Bob Harrison (2)

Judith Hawes-Holmes (5)

HemconSharon & Henry Hewitt (4)

Mary Hudgens Anne & Peter JarvisJensen Investment Funds Donna Jordan Kate Joseph & Tom Murray Jean & Rich Josephson (2)

Jill Josselyn Pat Karamanos* Shirley Kuse (2)

Kuse Foundation (2)

Elisabeth & Peter Lyon (3)

Ronnie Macdonald* (3)

Cyndy & Edward Maletis (2)

Ellen & Chuck McClure Suzanne McGrath Laurie & Gilbert Meigs (4)

Lila G.Miller Foundation (3)

Geri & John Miner Sharon & Mike Nugent Caron & Larry Ogg (3)

Caron & Larry Ogg Endowment (2)

OHSU Department Chairs OHSU Department of Radiation Patty Pedersen (3)

Adrianne & Lee Peterson

Portland General Electric (2)

Lynn & Steve Pratt (4)

Bettsy & Wally Preble Precision Castparts Lee & Ron Ragen Julie & William Reiersgaard (2)

Pat Reser Ellen & Mark Richardson (3)

Marilyn & Bob Ridgley (2)

Roche/ARCS Foundation (3)

Dianne Rodway Mary Martin & Richard Rosenberg* (3)

Deanne & Dick Rubinstein (3)

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (7)

Schnitzer/CARE Foundation Mary Lou Schrader Barbara & Philip Silver (3)

Barbara & Philip Silver Endowment Susan & Bill Smith (4)

Alice Wanke Stephens (2)

Cornie & Bill Stevens (3)

Stimson Lumber Pam Strickfaden & Mike Pittman (2)

Susan & George Swindells (3)

Shelley & Joe Voboril (2)

Wells Fargo Bank Barbara Wilkinson & Peter Rapp Jean & Rick Wills (2)

Leslie & Mark Workman (11)

* Deceased

2014/15 INDIVIDUAL DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Portland Chapter of ARCS Foundation thanks its many donors who have made individual gifts between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

$10,000 and AboveJulie and Wayne DrinkwardSharon and Henry HewittLynn and Steven PrattJean and Rick Wills

$5,000 - $9,999Diane and Dick AlexanderMissy and Peter Bechen of the Bechen Family FoundationMarilyn BergenCindy and Duncan Campbell Of The Campbell FoundationLiz and Gregg ChristiansenSally and Cecil DrinkwardAnn and Ron EmmersonMissy Vaux HallCheryl HammondJean and Rich JosephsonJill JosselynElisabeth and Peter LyonSue and Bernie McGrathEllen and Mark RichardsonMarilyn and Bob RidgleyRichard & Mary Rosenberg Charitable Foundation

Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE FoundationSusan and William SmithLeslie and Mark Workman

$1,000 - $4,999Kathleen and Robert AmesAletha and Chris AndersonJamie and Mike AndersonSharon and Keith BarnesMuffy and Bill BeelerSusan and Larry BlackTom and Whitney BradenPatty and Terry BrandtJulie Branford and Terry BernhardtSally CanepaNancy DelbrueckMarcia and Alan DirectorCarol EhlenMarilyn EpsteinNancy FischerSally and Jerry FishJoan Foley and Per JarnbergJane GrayMargaret GreeneLaurie and Gary GriffHilary and Price GripekovenCynthia GrueberJanis and Bob HarrisonJulie HeadleyJudith Hawes HolmesLynnette HoughtonAnne and Peter JarvisJulie and Brad Johnson

Kate JosephPat Karamanos*Kris KernJudy LanfriAnn LymanCyndy and Ed MaletisMary Lou MateLaurie and Gilbert MeigsJean MeihoffGeri and John MinerSharon and Mike NugentCaron and Larry OggPatty PedersenAdrianne and Lee PetersonBettsy and Wally PrebleLee and Ron RagenEdward RayJulie and William ReiersgaardPat ReserDianne Rodway and John BeckerDeanne and Dick RubinsteinDave RumkerBarbara and Philip SilverCornelia and Bill StevensPam Strickfaden and Michael PittmanSusan and George SwindellsKen ThrasherCarol Van NattaShelley and Joe VoborilPatti WarnerBarbara WilkinsonAnne Yoo

Up to $1,000Judy AdamsMeleah AshfordJim AtkinsonJanet BakerLynne BangsundJean Bates Elizabeth BellRuth BeyerMary and Mort BishopSusan BodinDiane BolyGwyneth Gamble BoothTherese BottomlyGale BrandJoseph BuiGlenda BurnsBarbara CaplanRosemary CaudellNancy ChapmanConnie ClarkAmy CooneyMo CopelandHarriet CormackAnne CrumpackerChris CunninghamLara CunninghamChris DemarsNancy Dennis Julie DietzlerKaren EarlyJill and Bart EberweinSandy EricksenLisette Ewing

Laurie FlintYvonne FraunfelderJan Freitas-NicholsDiana GerdingBarbara GiesySheila GoodwinWendy GutmannLesley HallickDiane HarrisMolly HarrisNikki HattonBobby Jo HeagertyBev HealyLinda HeringCarol HibbsPeggy HinshawEric HoffmanDaisy Housel-MillerPam HowardMary HudgensBeth HulsmanJudy HummeltDeAnne ImataniCarol InnsPaige JacksonKathleen JensenLinda JensenBarbara KaplanLinda KaplanKris KashSusan KasperCathy KaufmanDouglas KeszlerThomas Kilbane

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Bobby Jo KoblegardeCarol KochenderferJudy KohlerMary LangNicole LevittHala LewisJudy LidstromMarilyn LindgrenMary Ann LockwoodSally LovettDiane LowensohnDiane MackenzieFran MatsonSarah McCartyPaul MeadePamela Gesme MillerBev MoormanCarolyn MurphyPaul MurphyLisa NourigatDidi NowersBonnie NuttallKim OverhageFrances PageJoan PeckDiane PolscerSheryl PringleLillian PubolsUrmila RatnamGloria ReichDavid ReiterGary ReynoldsBarbie RiceLlene Safyan

Barbara SageMary Lou SchraderTamara ScovillePenny SerrurierChristine ShawSuzanne ShickKathleen SlatterySally StadumBetsy Stark MillerAlbert Starr Alice Wanke StephensCourtney StevensDeb StockJoan StrandGretchen SturmBarbara SwansonChristine SwansonMeri TaylorNina TessioreMuriel and Charles ThomasJeanie and Kent ThornburgElizabeth ToddNajia TotonchyChristine VernierLinda VivasBarbara WagnerRebecca WarnerKristin WatkinsAnne WeaverLynn WolfstoneChristine and Steven Zika

*Deceased

Program - Scholar Awards82%

Program Expenses

10%

Fundraising Expenses

1%Administrative

Expenses*7%

All Other Contributions71%

Fundraising Events

12%

Member Dues +

Assessment13%

Investment Income

4%

EXPENSESEXPENSES & AWARDS AMOUNT % OF TOTAL Program - Scholar Awards 252,000 82%Program Expenses 29,702 10%Fundraising Expenses 3,200 1%Administrative Expenses* 22,229 7% Total Expenses 307,131 100%

REVENUE SOURCESREVENUE AMOUNT % OF TOTAL Member Dues + Assessment 105,330 13%All Other Contributions 569,806 71%Fundraising Events 97,625 12%Investment Income 33,499 4% Total Revenue 801,461 100%

* Administrative Expenses include accounting and tax preparation, national board expenses, depreciation, insurance, printing, supplies and newsletter publication expenses.

ARCS Foundation, Inc. is an all volunteer organization. One hundred percent of all scholar award contributions goes to scholars. All expenses of the organization are paid by member dues and a portion of the proceeds from the Scholar Awards Luncheon.

We thank our many dedicated sponsors.

EINSTEIN PRESENTING SPONSORSConference SolutionsHoffman Construction Company/ Julie and Wayne DrinkwardOHSU and the OHSU FoundationOregon State University and the OSU FoundationUniversity of Oregon

MARIE CURIE CIRCLEWheeler Foundation

THOMAS EDISON CIRCLEColumbia DistributingDuck Delivery/United SaladKeyBank Barbara and Philip SilverVision Capital Management, Inc.Washington Trust Bank

ALEXANDER FLEMING CIRCLEKathleen Ames/Deanne RubinsteinBairdPatty and Terry BrandtBrown & Brown NorthwestColumbia BankMarcia and Alan DirectorKirby and Carl DyessJoan Foley and Per JarnbergGeffen Mesher/Tonkon Torp LLPHanky Panky

Jean and Rich JosephsonMelvin Mark CompaniesCaron and Larry OggThe Oregonian Media GroupLynn and Steve PrattPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPStoel Rives LLPThe Private Client Reserve of US BankU.S. TrustWells Fargo the Private Bank

ARCS PORTLAND CHAPTER

Officers and DirectorsJoan Foley, PresidentAletha Anderson Patty Brandt Julie Branford Marcia Director Cheryl Hammond Lynnette Houghton Anne Jarvis Kate Joseph Kim Overhage Urmila Ratnam Ellen Richardson Dianne Rodway Deb Stock Anne Yoo

Active MembersDiane Alexander Kathleen Ames Jamie Anderson Meleah Ashford Rebecca Auman Missy Bechen Muffy Beeler Elizabeth Bell Ruth Beyer Sally Canepa Barbara Caplan Liz Christiansen Connie L. ClarkMo Copeland Lara Cunningham Maureen (Moe) Daschel Nancy Dennis Julie Drinkward Sally Drinkward Carol Ehlen Ann Emmerson Marilyn Epstein Sandy Ericksen Nancy Fischer Sally Fish Barbara Giesy Sheila Goodwin Jane Gray Margaret Greene

Laurie Griff Hilary Gripekoven Cynthia (Cindy) GrueberMissy Hall Janis HarrisonJulie Headley Daisy Housel Miller Beth Hulsman Judy Hummelt Paige Jackson Jean Josephson Jill Josselyn Kris Kern Diane Mackenzie Mary Lou Mate Fran Matson Suzanne (Sue) McGrathJean Meihoff Jenny Mladenovic Jan Nichols Sharon Nugent Caron Ogg Frances Page Sarah Panetta Joan Peck Adrianne Peterson Diane Polscer Bettsy Preble Lee Ragen Julie Reiersgaard Shannon ReynoldsMarilyn H. Ridgley Deanne S. Rubinstein Barbara Sage Mary Lou SchraderTamara Scoville Penny Serrurier Suzanne ShickBarbara Silver Susan M. SmithSally Stadum Alice Wanke StephensJoan Strand Pam Strickfaden Gretchen Sturm Julie Thomson Elizabeth Todd

Carol Van Natta Shelley Voboril Barbara Wagner Patti Warner Kristin Watkins Anne Weaver Wendy Wheeler-ColtraneBarbara E. Wilkinson Leslie Workman

Associate MembersJudy Adams Jean Bates Susan Black Gwyneth Gamble Booth Gale Brand Cynthia Anne CampbellAnne F. Crumpacker Nancy Delbrueck Patricia Fisher Lesley M. HallickSharon Hewitt Judith Hawes HolmesDeAnne Imatani Linda Kaplan Bobby Jo Koblegarde Marilyn Lindgren Mary Ann Lockwood Ann G. Lyman Elisabeth LyonCyndy Maletis Laurie Meigs Adrienne (Didi) NowersBonnie Nuttall Shirley Papé Patty Pedersen Lynn PrattBarbie RiceMary Rosenberg Cornelia Stevens Susan H. Swindells Jean Wills

Honorary MembersJeanne BerdikVicki Griffin

2015 SCHOLAR AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSORS

ARCS FOUNDATIONPORTLAND CHAPTERPO Box 2063Portland, Oregon 97208-2063

portland@arcsfoundation.orgwww.arcsfoundation.org

A non-profit organization, incorporated 2004, Tax ID: 56-2459737