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Sowing the Seeds of Identity: Vanessa Garía Polanco’s Path to Washington, D.C. and Back Again
Laura Meyerson: Saving the world one ecosystem at a time
As an ecologist, Laura Meyerson has what she calls the greatest job in the world. Some days, she spends all day in the greenhouse, while other days she is in the lab. She does fieldwork in Rhode Island and all over the world, all while teaching courses about her passion and inspiring students to get involved with policy, advocacy, and research…
Forestry Sparks a Flame in Rachel Howard
Tucked away in a stone garden and juxtaposed against the skyscrapers of Shanghai is a 400-year-old Ginkgo biloba tree that caught the eye of senior, Rachel Howard. “This is my favorite tree,” she recalled thinking as she read the inscription on the plaque beneath. It was on a three-week URI study abroad…
Feeding the Sense of Adventure: Pat McShane’s Journey to Maritime Law
He left home with only a day pack and his bike. He hopped on a plane–the first time he’d ever flown–and traveled hundreds of miles from Indiana to Providence. He biked from the airport to Kingston, mistaking his first glimpse of Narragansett Bay…
From Fear to Focus: Nelle Couret Shares Her Passion for Studying Bugs
Studying bugs may not be for everyone, but Nelle Couret learned that sometimes changing your perspective on these creatures can have a career-altering impact.
“I’ll admit, I was afraid of bugs as a kid,” she said. “I associated them with diseases and poverty, and I think a lot of people do.” But over time, Couret realized that understanding how…
Summer in South Dakota: Emily MacDonald’s National Science Foundation Research For Undergraduates Fellowship Experience
“I’ve been really grateful to URI for encouraging students to step outside their comfort zone and push boundaries and see themselves as capable,” said senior Environmental Science and Management student, Emily MacDonald…
Successful CELS Alum Shares Inclusive Science Lens with URI
RI NEMO continues to thrive with Joubert and Philo leading the way. Their commitment and motivation throughout their careers are evident in the RI NEMO projects, and they are excited to continue working together to develop the program.
CELS Alumni Aim to Improve RI Water Quality, One Municipality At A Time
RI NEMO continues to thrive with Joubert and Philo leading the way. Their commitment and motivation throughout their careers are evident in the RI NEMO projects, and they are excited to continue working together to develop the program.
MESM Students Come Together and Grow in the North Woods
“Many higher education institutions don’t emphasize the importance of campus natural resources and adjacent lands in their sustainability initiatives,”- Gabrielle Pezich, the current program manager.
