With our agricultural research station right on campus, state of the art facilities, and Narragansett Bay as our living laboratory, the University of Rhode Island is at the forefront of environmental and marine scientific research.
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Research Profiles
Laura Meyerson: Saving the world one ecosystem at a time - Professor Laura Meyerson does fieldwork in Rhode Island and all over the world, all while teaching courses about her passion and inspiring students to get involved with policy, advocacy, and research.
From Fear to Focus: Nelle Couret Shares Her Passion for Studying Bugs - Studying bugs may not be for everyone, but Nelle Couret learned that sometimes changing your perspective on these creatures can have a career-altering impact.
Summer in South Dakota: Emily MacDonald’s National Science Foundation Research For Undergraduates Fellowship Experience - “I’ve been really grateful to URI for encouraging students to step outside their comfort zone and push boundaries and see themselves as capable,” said senior Environmental Science and Management student, Emily MacDonald...