ARCS Foundation embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values critical to scientific excellence and innovation. We believe these core values are crucial to creating a welcoming environment within our organization. We open doors to talented individuals who bring different perspectives to scientific research. ARCS Foundation celebrates and supports the efforts of our partner institutions as they eliminate barriers to academic and scientific achievement.
The ARCS Foundation, Inc., declaration on equity, diversity and inclusion was adopted as a statement of principle by the Honolulu Chapter in May 2021. Learn more about the ARCS Foundation national DEI activities
Improving hospital care for diverse communities
John A. Burns School of Medicine Assistant Professor and clinical psychologist Hepua Hermosura has been appointed director of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and caregiver wellness for The Queen's Health System. Read more
Tackling underrepresentation in clinical trials
UH researchers will survey Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in national study of marginalized communities in medical research. Read more
Postdoctoral researcher receives MOSAIC Award
UH Investigator Andrew Kekūpaʻa Knutson received a National Institutes of Health Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers Postdoctoral Career (MOSAIC) Transition Award to Promote Diversity. Read more
The University of Hawai‘i named the UH Manoa Life Sciences Building for 2000 ARCS Scientist of the Year Dr. Isabella Abbott. The first kanaka maoli (native Hawaiian) woman to earn a PhD and the first person of color to be a full professor at Stanford University, the pioneering ethnobotanist was instrumental in incorporating Hawaiian language and culture in the naming of marine algae. Read more.
Honoluluʻs 2024 Scientist of the Year and ARCS Scholar advisor Dr. Alika Maunakea blends the traditional knowledge of his Native Hawaiian upbringing with his training in biomedical sciences in his role as a leading epigenetics researcher at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine.. Read more
The University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center's Community Outreach Core liaises between researchers and community to reduce the barriers leading to cancer disparities as part of the Pacific Island Partnership for Cancer Health Equity, a collaboration between UH and the University of Guam supported by the National Cancer Institute since 2003. Read more.