Jennifer Sparks

Fairfax County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Lorton

Virginia

Patch AM Team

Laurel Hill

Prince William County

Prince William

Occoquan

Newington Forest

Fairfax

Newington

South Run

Lake Ridge-Occoquan

Mason Neck

Michelle Witte

Woodbridge

Marumsco

Potomac Mills

National Academy of Sciences

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our five partner universities (identified below). 
The event underscores the importance of ARCS MWC funding in today’s changing financial landscape for scientists and engineers. Moreover, the sustained technical leadership of our keynote speaker, an ARCS MWC Scholar Alum, illustrates the impact that ARCS support has on U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security. Attend this event to learn more about ARCS MWC and STEM philanthropy! 
A reception highlighted by a poster session showcasing each Scholar’s cutting-edge research will open the event. ARCS MWC is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the 2026 SAR keynote speaker. Dr. Sandhoo is the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking. A renowned national security and technology leader across the private and public sectors, he is a veteran of more than 36 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Sandhoo was an ARCS MWC Scholar during 1995-97 while he was earning his DSc at The George Washington University. In his keynote presentation, he will discuss his career and how ARCS made a difference, both while he was a scholar and now. Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle say “Dr. Sandhoo’s career reflects the heights our Scholar Alums reach as leaders advancing U.S. competitiveness and national security, emphasizing the continuing importance of the ARCS MWC mission, particularly now given reduced U.S. funding for science and engineering.”
More information about the event and registration can be found at <a href="https://www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org</a>.ARCS MWC, chartered in 1968, has donated $9.3 million through 825 Scholar awards at its five local partner universities, forwarding 100% of corporate, foundation, and individual donations each year to chapter Scholars. ARCS MWC enables innovative STEM inventions in areas such as biomedical research, space exploration, and computing complexity (among others), advancing U.S. competitiveness.&nbsp;Contact: Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, <a href="mailto:mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org">mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org</a>

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ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington...

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research...

ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

Fredericksburg Convention Center

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center&nbsp;on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets Include A Premium Experience!

General Admission (9:00am - 6:00pm)
<ul><li>True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value)</li><li>UNLIMITED TEA SAMPLING - All Blends!</li><li>Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience</li><li>Chocolate &amp; Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates</li><li>Tea Seminars/Classes</li><li>Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Instagram Photo Opportunities</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul>
VIP (9:00am - 10:00am)
<ul><li>Includes all General Admission benefits +</li><li>A VIP Badge with free enamel pin</li><li>1 hour early entry with greetings from CEO/Founder - Chris!</li><li>A Signature Tea Experience</li><li>Access to the VIP Lounge</li><li>Access to the Japanese Tea Ceremony</li><li>Entry to win +1 FREE VIP Ticket! (Winner Drawn November 1st)</li><li>Entry to win 1 Deluxe True Honey Tea Basket (Winner announced at Festival!)</li></ul>

Local Event: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

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Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets...

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

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