St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its 60-year history, ARCS Foundation has made almost 18,000 Scholar Awards to academically outstanding U.S. citizens studying to complete degrees in science, technology, engineering, and medical research. Supporting these promising young U.S. scientists in the early stage of their research careers, ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards are recognized for their impact in ensuring the strength of the STEM pipeline, which is fundamental to an innovative and growing U.S. economy. Because much government funding focuses on science in its developed stage, ARCS Foundation fulfills an essential role in ensuring that young scientists may confidently pursue the basic research that is fundamental to scientific discovery.
The continued dedication of the volunteer members and generosity of ARCS supporters has helped provide much needed funding for scientists and their research. ARCS Foundation will continue this tradition by participating in the biggest giving day of the year to raise vital funds that provide support to chapters and scholars, #GivingTuesday. This will be the fourth year that ARCS participates in #GivingTuesday.
“As we envision the future, ARCS Foundation must continue to meet the challenges facing STEM education in the United States. The generous gifts received on #GivingTuesday help ensure that ARCS Foundation perseveres in funding our country's future science leaders for years to come,” said Andi Purple, ARCS Foundation National president.
For more information on #GivingTuesday and how individual support furthers the vital work of ARCS Foundation, please visit the official ARCS Foundation website.
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About ARCS® Foundation: ARCS Foundation is a national nonprofit volunteer women’s organization that promotes American competitiveness by supporting talented U.S. citizens working to complete degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health disciplines at more than 50 of the nation’s leading research universities. Since 1958, the organization has awarded more than $100 million to almost 18,000 students. ARCS Foundation Scholars have produced thousands of research publications and patents, secured billions in grant funding, started science-related companies, and played a significant role in teaching and mentoring young people in the STEM pipeline. More at www.arcsfoundation.org.
About #GivingTuesday Founded by the team in the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at 92nd Street Y http://www.92Y.org, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. This year, #GivingTuesday falls on November 27. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together.