Innovations – College of Engineering

College of Engineering’s 2026 Excellence Award Recipients

KINGSTON, R.I. – May 1, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s hosted their academic excellence award ceremony on April 30, 2026. URI proudly sponsors the University Academic Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in research and scholarship, teaching and service, and graduate education. These awards celebrate the faculty, staff, and students whose contributions advance […]

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3 Minute Thesis Competition: mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate earns first place

KINGSTON, R.I. – April 29, 2026 – The 3MT competition challenges graduate students to distill their research into a compelling, three-minute presentation that can be easily understood by a general audience.

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Accelerating into history: Rhody Racing team set to compete

URI engineering students to race at Michigan International Speedway in May, thanks to partners in the College of Business’ Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design Department for support in their new race suits.

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URI alum leads way in fusion energy breakthroughs

Jan. 27, 2026- Fusion energy is the pinnacle of clean energy and is in escalating demand as we face energy challenges of an increasingly internet-connected world with power-guzzling AI data centers popping up at an exponential rate. Fusion energy would provide abundant, carbon-free energy that essentially mimics the sun with no hazardous or radioactive waste. […]

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URI and NUWC mutually boost Rhode Island’s undersea blue economy

In the natural world, the most resilient ecosystems are based on intricate networks in which each element strengthens the other by capitalizing on their mutual purposes. The University of Rhode Island and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center-Division Newport (NUWC) have created an ecosystem that operates on the same principle.

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How one URI professor found his way from F1 to Engineering Education

Having spent years as a race engineer, Borme now brings that same sense of urgency and design precision into the classroom. He uses his real world experience with how fast parts can be produced, tested and ultimately used on race day, in the classroom.

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URI Tech Showcase highlights startup talent, sparks momentum for innovation

The launch of the University of Rhode Island’s first-ever Tech Showcase marked a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to innovation, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners for an evening of startup pitches, exhibitions, and cross-sector dialogue.

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New engineering studio dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship opens at URI

The Ideation and Innovation Studio will empower students to pursue creative ingenuity KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 22, 2025 — In line with the University of Rhode Island College of Engineering’s vision to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, the College proudly announced the opening of the Ideation and Innovation Studio, I²(studio), in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced […]

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URI launches new institute to lead in AI and computational research

The University of Rhode Island has launched the Institute for AI & Computational Research (IACR), a new initiative designed to position URI as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), data science, high-performance computing, and quantum computing.

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Could wearables be the future in diagnosing ADHD?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children.

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