The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for three Distinguished Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellows for the academic year 2021-2022.
Continue reading "URI to Hire Three Distinguished Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellows"Author: Sarah Couch
3,000 Years of History Revisited
Cameron Garvey ’20 researched the history of URI’s campus prior to the establishment of the University, informing Walking Through Time: The 3000-Year History of the URI Campus.
Continue reading "3,000 Years of History Revisited"Paige Carmichael ’20
Economics Major
Collected data using leading economics journals to examine the primary data sources used in economics research
Continue reading "Paige Carmichael ’20"Emily Carter ’19
Theatre Major
Created a platform for Providence teens to discuss difficult issues in their communities through theatre
Continue reading "Emily Carter ’19"Paul Cesana ’19
Chemistry Major
Examined the synthesis of novel molecular cages for capturing xenon, in Oulu Finland
Continue reading "Paul Cesana ’19"Michael Chapman ’20
Chemistry Major
Tested different methods to determine the most effective way to swab trace amounts of energetic materials
Continue reading "Michael Chapman ’20"Joseph Essig ’19
Double Major, Political Science and English
Studied factors that can explain people’s behavior toward affordable housing policies and ballot questions
Continue reading "Joseph Essig ’19"Kate Fish ’20
Double Major, Anthropology and Biology
Studied tail anatomy of dogs and wolves in hopes of discovering a new method for identifying the earliest domestic dogs
Continue reading "Kate Fish ’20"Iqra Ishaq ’19
Double Major, Sociology and Philosophy
Analyzed children’s movies to see what messages they send to children about the criminal justice system
Continue reading "Iqra Ishaq ’19"URI among founders of humanities collaborative
The University of Rhode Island and Wheaton College, as well as eight additional colleges and universities from across New England, announced they had formed a collaborative group known as the New England Humanities Consortium.
Continue reading "URI among founders of humanities collaborative"Emily Lamphier ’20
Double Major, History and Anthropology
Explored challenges of global trade and the economy in Rhode Island’s maritime trade industry in the 18th and 19th centuries
Continue reading "Emily Lamphier ’20"Lola Ojutiku ’19
Economics Major
Collected data to compare Sino-African relations with former European imperialism
Continue reading "Lola Ojutiku ’19"Tim Sanzi ’19
Double Major, English and History
Examined identity and heritage through poems and writing in Dublin, Ireland
Continue reading "Tim Sanzi ’19"Kira Wencek ’19
Double Major, Computer Science and Art
Studied ancient mosaics at an archaeological site in Cyprus
Continue reading "Kira Wencek ’19"Faculty Profile: Justin Wyatt
Justin Wyatt, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Film/Media, is the newly appointed Associate Director of the Harrington School of Communication & Media.
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