Asta Habtemichael, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, was recently chosen as one of 20 environmental scholars to receive a Switzer Environmental Fellowship. The prestigious fellowship, a program of the Robert and Patricia Switzer…
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RISE, Vineyard Wind sponsor URI Energy Fellows Program
The University of Rhode Island’s Energy Fellows Program has announced that RISE Engineering and Vineyard Wind have reaffirmed their commitment to the program as sponsors. RISE is sponsoring a summer industry training program…
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For the first time in two years, University of Rhode Island Professor of Biological Sciences Brad Wetherbee will hold URI Shark Camp, hosting 16 high school students from The Met School in Providence and from the Narragansett Indian Tribe…
Continue reading "University of Rhode Island Shark Camp launches for Providence school students, July 12-14"URI, Indonesia recognize 50-year partnership
The University recently celebrated the 50th year of its partnership with the Republic of Indonesia in an event that included traditional dances, speeches by University and Indonesian representatives, and the awarding…
Continue reading "URI, Indonesia recognize 50-year partnership"URI’s Metcalf Institute receives $1.7 million grant to develop science communication fellowship for marginalized populations
The University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute was recently awarded a $1.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to create the SciComm Identities Project (SCIP), a fellowship designed to train and support…
Continue reading "URI’s Metcalf Institute receives $1.7 million grant to develop science communication fellowship for marginalized populations"Coastal Institute Announces 2022 Distinguished Fellow Awards
For their exceptional volunteer service to communities in Rhode Island and beyond which have benefitted tremendously from their knowledge, guidance, and concern for a span of coastal issues, a cadre of University of Rhode Island (URI) colleagues are the recipients of 2022 Distinguished Fellow Awards, the most prestigious honor…
Continue reading "Coastal Institute Announces 2022 Distinguished Fellow Awards"URI announces Class of 2022 Academic Excellence Award winners
Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual…
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Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual…
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Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual…
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