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URI cut flower trial August open house to welcome growers, put spotlight on summer blooms August 4, 2026 - The University Agronomy Farm is inviting cut flower growers, florists, and farmers to join an evening walk through the trial field to see the many varieties being evaluated this season at URI
CELS Summer Research Fellowship Program Continues a Legacy of Experiential Learning August 3, 2026 - This summer, 53 CELS students are conducting hands-on research alongside faculty mentors on projects ranging from coral reef restoration and wildlife conservation to sustainable agriculture and public health. Now in its fourth decade, the Summer Research Fellowship Program has provided more than 1,500 URI students with experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for careers while advancing research with real-world impact.
Unlocking the Genetics of Plant Cell Growth: Q&A with Megan Malone August 3, 2026 - As part of a CELS Summer Research Fellowship, Megan Malone is studying genes involved in plant cell wall development, research that could eventually help scientists develop more resilient and productive crops. 
Restoring the American Chestnut: Q&A with Ava Backes August 3, 2026 - As part of a CELS Summer Research Fellowship, Ava Backes is helping restore the American chestnut, breeding blight-resistant trees that could one day return a lost keystone species to its native range.
Harnessing Nature to Control Pests: Q&A with Sharday Johnson August 3, 2026 - As part of a CELS Summer Research Fellowship, Sharday Johnson is investigating whether a decades-old parasitic wasp is still protecting Rhode Island farms from a costly insect pest — research that could help reduce pesticide use across the state.
URI biotechnology student helps raise tiny wasps with a big mission July 30, 2026 - Through a summer internship in URI's Biocontrol Lab, Andrew Swiader is helping rear tiny parasitoid wasps that could offer a natural defense against an invasive crop pest
Keeping Greenhouses Cool: Q&A with Noah Antonellis July 30, 2026 - As part of a CELS Summer Research Fellowship, Noah Antonellis is investigating whether a specialized infrared-blocking film can keep greenhouses cooler while maintaining healthy plant growth. 
Tracking Summer Flounder: Q&A with Zuzanna Bajer July 30, 2026 - As part of a CELS Summer Research Fellowship, Zuzanna Bajer is helping URI researchers better understand the movement and distribution of summer flounder in Rhode Island waters.