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The study of the biological sciences provides you with a wholistic perspective on the world–from the cellular and molecular level, to large populations and living systems–and essential tools for addressing global challenges such as disease, food insecurity, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
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Getting To Know Gray Wolves: Q&A With Joshua Carr - Marine biology junior Joshua Carr spent his summer investigating a rare behavior in wildlife research: gray wolves hunting and consuming sea otters. He also helped prep wolf skulls for 3D modeling — including dissecting two wolf heads.
Exploring How Coral Reef Habitat Loss Affects Fish: Q&A with Sofia Grabiel Butler - This summer, marine biology major Sofia Grabiel Butler traveled to Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands to investigate how coral reef habitat loss may be contributing to declines in fish populations.
Building Resilience in the Biology Classroom: Q&A with Lisa Limeri - How do students learn to navigate challenges and persist through them? For Dr. Lisa Limeri, a new assistant professor in URI’s Department of Biological Sciences, that question is at the heart of her research.