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.

After starting college as an accounting major, Sydney Cote ’26 found her passion in URI’s Plant Sciences program, where hands-on learning transformed a lifelong interest in flowers into a career.

By studying pollinators high in the forest canopy, URI Ph.D. researcher Ren Johnson hopes to answer long-standing questions about black cherry trees and their role in Northeastern forests

A hands-on workshop at URI brought together professionals from across New England to learn how evaluating soil helps ensure septic systems protect groundwater, ecosystems, and public health.

Associate Professor of Natural Resources Science Madison Jones, who also holds a joint appointment in Professional & Public Writing, is using rhetoric, fieldwork, and creative thinking to train the next generation of science communicators.

After more than four decades at the University of Rhode Island, planning professor Farhad Atash’s legacy can be seen in Rhode Island communities, the students he guided, and the profession he helped strengthen.