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INSIDER October 2026

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We are thrilled to welcome two inaugural ARCS Scholars from our newest academic partner,
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP)!
Established in 2005, SBP’s accredited Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers a top-tier
PhD program focused on cutting-edge biomedical research and innovative laboratory
technologies.

Please join us in celebrating our very first SBP ARCS Scholars, Laurence Haddadin and Erik
Hultenius! To learn more about SBP’s graduate program and these exceptional scholars, read
the full announcement from Sanford Burnham Prebys:
https://sbpdiscovery.org/sanford-burnham-prebys-launches-new-graduate-student-
scholarship-as-arcs-foundation-san-diegos-newest-university-partner/

Laurence Haddadin Erik Hultenius

Save the Date: Don’t miss the field trip to SBP on November 10th to tour the laboratories,
explore the campus, and experience their work firsthand!

ARCS Scholars & Scholar Alumni
Making Headlines

We are thrilled to announce that Kian Bagheri, PhD (2025–2026 ARCS Scholar,
SDSU) has joined Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. (TRWE) as a Junior Engineer!
Headquartered in Vista, CA, TRWE has provided specialized water resources
planning and engineering services across Southern California since 2000, serving
public agencies, private developers, and engineering partners alike.
Dr. Bagheri recently completed his PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, specializing in the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of urban
drainage infrastructure.

With extensive experience in stormwater management and water quality improvement, he brings
valuable expertise that will make an immediate impact on the TRWE team.
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