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Laura Meyerson: Saving the world one ecosystem at a time
Former Ocean and Coastal Policy Director for President Obama Brings National Leadership Experience and Mentorship to CELS
Former Ocean and Coastal Policy Director for President Obama Brings National Leadership Experience and Mentorship to CELS By Gabriella Placido, CELS Communications Fellow Dr. Whitley Saumweber’s deep appreciation for the ocean began in his childhood and took him all the way to the White House. “I always had an emotional connection and intellectual curiosity in […]
cels alumnus seeks to protect natural resources and reach people through law enforcement
Whether it’s searching for a lost hiker, cruising Rhode Island waters on a boat patrol, or checking that fishermen are in line with regulations, Joshua Bergeron says that there are many diverse aspects to his job as an environmental police officer (EPO). “No single day is the same,” he states. “One day you may be breaking up a fight at Scarborough State Beach, while the next day you could be checking fishermen. It’s exciting and gets your blood flowing!”
CELS PhD Student at the Forefront of Biodiversity Research and International Collaboration
The award-winning CELS researcher motivated by her childhood experience now contributing more to the marine conservation research.
cels alumnus seeks to protect natural resources and reach people through law enforcement
Whether it’s searching for a lost hiker, cruising Rhode Island waters on a boat patrol, or checking that fishermen are in line with regulations, Joshua Bergeron says that there are many diverse aspects to his job as an environmental police officer (EPO). “No single day is the same,” he states. “One day you may be breaking up a fight at Scarborough State Beach, while the next day you could be checking fishermen. It’s exciting and gets your blood flowing!”…[Read more]
CELS professor helps students see their future in STEM through inclusive teaching practices
Teaching isn’t just about helping students understand different aspects of science to Dr. Bryan Dewsbury, an associate professor in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. It’s about empowering students to develop confidence and a sense of belonging in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)…[Read more]
CELS graduate student’s childhood experiences compel her to help solve Rhode Island’s solar conflicts
Imagine trying to study in temperatures exceeding 110 degrees with no air conditioning or fans and frequent power outages. That was a daily struggle for Vasundhara Gaur growing up in Lucknow, India…[Read more]
CELS Alumna Titled Top Soil Scientist in the Country for Contributions to Science
Maggie Payne was going through a difficult time at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when she received some of the best news in her professional career.Like many parents, she had to suddenly transition to working from home while simultaneously taking on the new home-schooling duties of her two young sons.“…[Read more]
CELS Marine Biologist Keeps Seafood Industry Afloat Through Climate Change and Plastic Pollution Studies
“I’ve always lived by the sea and felt naturally drawn to it,” states Dr. Coleen Suckling, a marine biologist in the University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS). “I was especially fascinated as a child by marine invertebrates, which looked like weird and wonderful creatures.”… Read more
