Megan DeLaurier, an environmental science major with a minor in soil science, placed eighth in the recent Northeast Regional Collegiate Soils contest.

A biological and environmental sciences master’s student, Margit Burgess’ interviewed homeowners about their current landscaping habits and views on barriers and motivations for shifting to practices that enrich biodiversity.

Marissa Ardovino, a graduate student in biological and environmental science with a specialization in ecology and ecosystem sciences, researches the Sacramento Mountain salamanders’ response to wildfires and climate change.

This month’s Teaching Excellence Spotlight features Angela Google, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. “I teach students, not content,” she says. “I like to get to know who I’m teaching: their background, what they’re bringing into this space, and then use that information to tailor my content to make it more relevant.”

Explore these resources for Rhode Islanders interested in learning about or implementing climate-smart and carbon-enhancing forestry practices in woodlands they own or care for.

Christina Monk, a plant sciences major, works as the harvest manager for URI’s award-winning Free Farmers Market, assists with the Vegetable Program team at Agronomy Farm, researches husk cherries, and more.

Caroline McCullough completed a Coastal and Environmental Fellowship this summer under the mentorship of Professor of Agroecology John Taylor, assisting in his research on food sovereignty and alternative food networks among immigrant communities.

The University of Rhode Island’s award-winning Free Farmers Market for students opens on Thursday, Sept. 5, kicking off another season of fresh, free produce giveaways on the URI Quadrangle and at a new, added location this year to serve athletes, commuter students and students on west campus.