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Tour of URI plant and biotechnology lab an eye-opener for high school students April 29, 2025 - Thirty-seven Portsmouth High School students got the chance to see practical applications of what they are learning in a recent visit to the plant and biotechnology lab of Albert Kausch, URI professor of cell and molecular biology. Along with the tour, the students visited the University's medicinal gardens.
Senior Spotlight: Sofia Piccone (Marine Biology) April 28, 2025 - Sofia Piccone, a senior marine biology major, earned her scientific scuba diving certification, researched physiological traits of Caribbean octocorals, assisted with a Narragansett Bay kelp and biodiversity survey, and more - all while also serving as captain of the URI running team. 
URI’s Matt Paolella gets the most out of every day April 25, 2025 - The molecular biology major balances academics with many interests: tutoring, volunteering, running track, advocacy, and the list goes on
URI Students Train Chickens for Animal Behavioral Research April 25, 2025 - At URI's Peckham Farm, undergraduate animal science and technology majors such as Brandon Ferro (pictured) learn modern animal training techniques as part of a course on animal behavioral research. Understanding how animals behave and what influences their behavior are crucial components of conservation efforts. 
Senior Spotlight: Lara Thaner (Geosciences) April 22, 2025 - Geosciences major Lara Thaner worked as an undergraduate research assistant in the URI Laboratory of Soil Ecology and Microbiology, went on a J-Term trip to Indonesia, toured wastewater treatment plants and visited Charlestown
Beach to observe sediment transport, and more. 
Senior Spotlight: Johanyx Rodriguez (Cell and Molecular Biology) April 22, 2025 - "I chose CELS because of the close knit environment in the cell and molecular biology department," Johanyx Rodriguez says. "I loved the size of the department, and I felt comfortable with reaching out to professors. The research in CELS is so diverse--ranging from using molecular techniques in oysters to investigating the mechanisms behind neurodegeneration!"
Marine Affairs Graduate Students Offer Community, Resources Through New Series April 21, 2025 - Offering both in-person events and webinars, “The State of Marine Affairs” is a new speaker series facilitated by graduate students Samuel Filiaggi and Eva Pumo to connect students, faculty, and alumni within the College of the Environment and Life Sciences and Graduate School of Oceanography.
Putting URI’s Botanical Collections on the map: University of Rhode Island launches Botanical Collections geo-database April 15, 2025 - New database to offer extensive look at the 1,200-plus plants in URI botanical collections, available for public access and long-term University use