CELS Summer Research Fellow Alyssa Kruger is helping researchers better understand how pollinators interact with native flowering plants in southern New England and how climate change is reshaping those relationships.

A food safety specialist at the University of Rhode Island, Nicole Richard leads efforts to help businesses and restaurants be food-safe for their customers.

The National Science Foundation just awarded $15M — with the potential to grow to $160M over the next 10 years — to launch the NSF Seafood Engine in New England. Thid new innovation engine will bring AI, robotics, and other advanced technology to every link of the seafood supply chain.

A URI Cooperative Extension fellowship introduced URI student Carolyn Milaszewski to farming, strengthened her passion for environmental conservation, and reinforced the value of embracing new opportunities.

As thousands flocked to see URI’s rare corpse flower, Daniel Meservey became one of the faces of the historic event—sharing his knowledge, answering questions, and showcasing the art of caring for plants.

After graduating from URI in May 2026, marine biology and aquaculture and fisheries science alumnus Nick O’Connor is beginning his research career at Michigan State University, building on hands-on experiences that took him from horseshoe crab-filled beaches to offshore fish habitats.

URI student Paige Reynolds is combining her passion for animal science with hands-on experiences across Rhode Island’s agricultural community as a Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Food Systems Fellow this summer.

The Department of Earth Sciences, Planning, and Design at the University of Rhode Island brings together scientists, planners, and designers to address environmental challenges and prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world.

After federal funding was cut, a couple inspired by Professor Austin Becker’s story stepped forward to support two doctoral students developing coastal flood prediction tools for communities facing extreme weather.