Whether its engaging corporate partners for real-world classroom experiences, to helping faculty make the connections to bring their research to life, the URI Business Engagement Center serves as a gateway for URI faculty, staff and students to connect with the right partners.

Examples include:

URI engineering students develop device to improve pothole patching

URI, Schneider Electric partner for temporary laboratory, classroom space during construction of new engineering center

URI mechanical engineering students creating scoliosis brace that focuses on comfort, fit, design

URI, scientific instrument company to sign agreement to equip new Center for Chemical, Forensic Sciences