With an Early Career Award from the U.S. Department of Energy, a University of Rhode Island chemist will study a surprising chemical reaction that could be useful in releasing hydrogen for fuel cells.
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Tyler Hanlon ’23 decided to major in computer science after noticing the field’s potential for creativity and innovation. He now works at URI’s Wearable Biosense Lab as a software developer where he’s collaborated on a project that aims to provide resources and community to dementia caregivers.
Continue reading "Finding Creativity in Computer Science and Bringing Innovative Ideas to Life"Rosaria Pisa, sociologist and chair of Gender and Women’s Studies, recommends four books in celebration of Pride Month.
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An assistant professor of journalism at the Harrington School of Communication and Media, Jason Jaacks researches coastal resilience, microplastics pollution, sustainability, and science communication. He has worked for National Geographic, Discovery Digital, PBS Digital Studios, The New York Times, and the Tribeca Film Institute, among other media outlets.
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After graduating with a degree in journalism, John Tuccillo ’84 eventually became founder, chairman, and president of a global nonprofit, The Green Grid, developing foundational work that much of Global IT is still reliant upon.
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Cristian Rodriguez Gervais ’23 is double majoring in Chinese and supply chain management major, taking advantage of URI’s Chinese Flagship Program.
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Patrice Geffrard says that studying economics and political science provided him a means of being a better citizen and influencing future policy.
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Afua (Rachel) Ansong graduates from the University of Rhode Island this week with a Ph.D. in English literature and creative writing, and will wrap up an MBA this summer.
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URI’s College of Arts and Sciences has selected Kamilah A’Vant as its new assistant dean for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).
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Collin Treacy ’22 double majored in applied mathematics and mechanical engineering. He says that his mathematics courses helped him understand engineering concepts on a deeper level. “The math department here includes very intelligent and knowledgeable professors that are passionate about what they do,” he says.
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Multilingual scholars. Seasoned performers. Winners of competitive national scholarships. Double—and triple—majors who have completed a myriad of internships and studied abroad across the globe. Our graduating class is a diverse, distinguished group ready for what’s next.
Continue reading "Class of 2022"Physics majors Samantha Adams and Oliver Carey have both been interning at the UMass-URI Research Consortium this semester. Adams is creating images of sources using radio data and Carey is looking specifically at the jets and X-Ray emissions produced by those sources.
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Gillian Hodge ’23 double majors in Chinese and International Studies and Diplomacy. She is currently interning at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. She’s working with the China Maritime Studies Institute where she has been able to study Chinese investment into ports in Southeast Asia and Africa.
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Emily Diamond, assistant professor of communication studies and marine affairs, was the recent recipient of the 2022 Research and Scholarship Excellence Award from URI’s Division of Research and Economic Development.
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Samantha Talbot ’22 is double majoring in anthropology and history and minoring in classical civilizations. This semester she’s been an intern at the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter, RI, honing her passion for museum curation before embarking on a master’s degree in history and museum studies at Tufts University.
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