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Where Science and Journalism Meet November 18, 2024 - For 26 years, URI’s Metcalf Institute, which is based in the College of Environment and Life Sciences, has been training journalists and scientists to be better science communicators. As climate change accelerates and misinformation proliferates, its work is more important than ever.
Students get their hands dirty in annual soils contest November 18, 2024 - Megan DeLaurier, an environmental science major with a minor in soil science, placed eighth in the recent Northeast Regional Collegiate Soils contest.
Boosting Biodiversity in the Backyard November 16, 2024 - 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 on the Persistence of Sacramento Mountain Salamanders November 12, 2024 - 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.
Teaching Excellence Spotlight: Professor Angela Google November 6, 2024 - 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."
Climate-Smart Forestry Resources November 5, 2024 - 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.
Giving “Life to the Work”: Christina Monk on Plant Sciences October 28, 2024 - 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. 
Sonia Refulio-Coronado on Water Quality Equity October 18, 2024 - A Ph.D. candidate in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Sonia Refulio-Coronado explores surface and drinking water quality issues across the United States with a focus on equity.