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.
Additional Voices
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.
Improving hospital care for diverse communities
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
University will survey Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in national study of marginalized communities in medical research. Read more
Framework for antiracist medical education
Two faculty members coauthor an Academic Medicine article proposing strategies for learning, working and educating others in an antiracist learning environment. Read more
Postdoctoral researcher receives MOSAIC Award
Investigator Andrew Kekūpaʻa Knutson received a Natioanl Institutes of Health Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers Postdoctoral Career (MOSAIC) Transition Award to Promote Diversity. Read more