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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.
Exploring How the Past Shapes Marine Life: Q&A with Sarah Donelan - Growing up tidepooling along the New England coast sparked Dr. Donelan's love of marine invertebrates. Now, her research explores how past experiences—including stressful environments and even parental experiences—shape marine animals like oysters and snails.
Building a Community of Learners - Jessica Adams, a lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences featured for her work in the classroom, inspiring students to think and problem solve.
Studying viruses in Narragansett Bay that keep bacteria in check - Biological Sciences senior, Faith Brown used DNA sequencing and bioinformatics to identify the bacteriophage in samples collected before, during and after an algae bloom in the Bay.
Biological Sciences faculty helps organize colloquium event - Part of the URI Honors Colloquium, “Sustaining Our Shores", the event was designed to help people become more open-minded about the type and taste of marine life they consume. 
Marine biology major looks forward to shark-filled future - For Bethany DeLoof, the highlights of URI include swimming with whale sharks, writing for a research magazine, and learning to scuba dive.
Biological Sciences student featured in ‘The College Tour’ - Sarah O'Sullivan speaks about the importance of hand-on learning experiences she had while earning her undergraduate degree–a B.S. in Marine Biology–at URI.