ARCS - Northern California

Tanner Stevenson researches #Neuroscience at @ucdavis. His current research investigates how dopamine facilitates behavioral flexibility. His studies have already uncovered novel regional differences in dopamine dynamics. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Jordan Diaz pursues #Astronomy and #Astrophysics at @ucsc. He is developing instruments to directly observe planets outside our Solar System. He hopes to eventually find young forming planets around other stars. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Genevieve McKeown-Green follows her passion for #EnvironmentalScience at @ucmerced. She studies zero-emission vehicle adoption across California by talking to policymakers and stakeholders. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Fiona Lawler is part of the Department of #Geography at @sfsu. Fiona’s passion is teaching people how to live sustainably. Her most recent project measures the success of the San Pedro Creek restoration project in Pacifica. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Søren Tornoe studies Electrical and #ComputerEngineering at @ucsc. His focus on material science and thin film optics could result in protective coatings for astronomical equipment such as telescopes and electronics. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Micah Fernando attends @UCSF to pursue a degree in #Biochemistry. He is developing novel tools to study the function of Rab GTPases in cellular trafficking and disease. Despite being crucial to cellular homeostasis, GTPases are not easily understood or regulated. #ARCSNCC

Christian Serio explores the possibilities of #Mathematics at @stanford. He is broadly interested in the intersection of probability theory and mathematical physics. He is currently attempting to understand different statistical models. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Caleb Huntington is part of the #Pathobiology Graduate Group at @ucdavis. He researches pre-emergent viral diversity in wildlife such as bats. His work can contribute to future pandemic prediction and viral surveillance. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Akirah Epps studies #CivilEngineering at @UCBerkeley. She wants to make environmental science more accessible to all communities. As a result, she studies different measurements of air pollutants to understand which communities they affect most. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Lexie is a #ChemicalEngineering student studying at @stanford. She studies molecules called aptamers to design molecular tools for improved healthcare. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

Jakob Woodall studies #IntegrativeBiology at @sfsu. His interest in herpetology has led him to publish several peer-reviewed papers and take part in conservation programs. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

#ARCSScholar Christopher Randall is contributing his unique knowledge to the @sfsu Department of Statistical Data Science. He focuses on algebraic statistics, a complex discipline that applies algebraic statistical methods to data analysis and statistical inference. #ARCSNCC

Jessica Zhao is all about efficiency at the @UCBerkeley Department of Industrial Engineering. She’s applying her work on machine learning and scalable algorithms to optimize decision-making models. #ARCSNCC @ARCSFoundation

While studying Ecology at @UCDavis, Nikki Williamson reveals climate change’s continued effects on animal populations. Nikki investigates the potential decline of the Greenland caribou population due to changing soil and plant quality in increasingly warmer weather conditions.

Sham Rampersaud is making a difference by studying Pharmaceutical Sciences at @UCSF. Seeing a severe lack of safe and effective therapies for acute myeloid leukemia, Sham is developing new ways to treat this deadly blood cancer. #ARCSNCC @ARCSfoundation

Emma Kerr is working toward a more sustainable future at the @stanford Department of Engineering. Her work on Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzers aims to create more dependable and sustainable low-temperature hydrogen production. #ARCSNCC

At @ucsc, #ARCSScholar Kari Goodbar understands the importance of Science Communication. Kari aims to apply her master’s to her background in marine biology and develop educational content that demystifies complex scientific ideas for the public. #ARCSNCC

At @SFSU, Marcello Garbo is deeply serious about changing the world through chemistry. His research on nanotechnology and materials chemistry could advance tumor imaging and solar energy applications. #ARCSNCC @arcsfoundation

Jerry Wang aspires to be a physician-scientist while studying at @UCSF. He channels his passion in Biomedical Science into researching the blood-brain barrier and its importance in brain health. #ARCSNCC

Jessica Gagliardi experiences geological history up close in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at @ucsc. While researching the hydraulic history of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, she has worked with coral and precipitate samples that date back to the last Ice Age.