A new project led by Simona Trandafir, associate professor in URI’s Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, will map how food moves through Rhode Island by tracing production and distribution networks from farms to buyers and linking them to where consumers shop.

Hosted by the University of Rhode Island, the Northeast SARE Farm Tour highlighted how farmer-led research and university, regulatory agencies and other partnerships, are advancing sustainable agriculture across the region.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reassessed the conservation status of all six Antarctic seal species, with contributions from Renato Borras-Chavez, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. His work aims to close critical knowledge gaps about the region’s seal species, helping to inform future conservation efforts.

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.