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URI Cooperative Extension program aims to rescue and recycle food by changing the way Rhode Islanders interact with it June 11, 2025 - Applications are now open for Food Recovery for Rhode Island at the University of Rhode Island, a community education program for Rhode Islanders offered through URI Cooperative Extension. The six-week course includes online coursework and field experiences that can be completed at participants’ convenience.
Riverkeeper Kate McPherson ’03 on Protecting the Narragansett Bay Watershed June 10, 2025 - As part of Save the Bay’s saltwater restoration work, Kate McPherson ’03 works to mitigate the problems and risks of the invase Phragmites australis. 
Fire hazard: Phragmites sometimes pose an overlooked risk June 4, 2025 - While fires can be caused for a variety of reasons, manmade and natural, invasive phragmites sometimes pose an overlooked risk. Laura Meyerson, professor of natural resources science, would like to see other New Englanders recognize the ubiquitous plant known as Phragmites australis growing by roadways and ponds for what it is.
Kiersten Sundell ’25 Awarded NASA Internship June 4, 2025 - Kiersten Sundell '25 is bringing her talents to NASA as part of the aeronautical agency’s Student Airborne Research Program, a program that allows students to work with NASA scientists and study Earth systems processes aboard the agency’s research aircraft.
Hilda Lloréns is named Cornille Distinguished Scholar at Wellesley College May 29, 2025 - Hilda Lloréns, professor of anthropology, gender & women studies, and marine affairs will begin her residency in the fall of 2025 at the Suzy Newhouse Center for the Humanities and will continue through the academic year to complete her latest book, "Nature Practices: The Latinx Outdoors at the End of Nature."
CELS students sweep awards in URI’s Research and Scholarship Photo Contest May 29, 2025 - CELS researchers and students at every level--postdoctoral, doctoral, undergraduate, and a recent alumnus--won awards from URI's Research and Scholarship Photo Contest, including first place to Renato Borras-Chavez for his piece "Working Hard–Hardly Working" (pictured).
New graduate certificate in econometrics and data analysis combines math analysis with wide range of applications May 29, 2025 - We've launched a new program designed to boost job market competitiveness by developing in-demand skills in a flexible environment.
Urban planning scholar Julian Agyeman to deliver Metcalf’s annual Leeson Lecture on ‘Just Sustainabilities’ June 10 May 27, 2025 - Author Julian Agyeman will speak at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m., as part of the URI Metcalf Institute’s annual public lecture series. It is free and open to the public.