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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.
ENRE department to host alumni panel for interested students on Oct. 17 October 15, 2024 - The panel discussion will be held on Wednesday, October 17th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Room 105 of the Beaupre Center. RSVP is required for attendance.
From Film to Food Justice: Caroline McCullough’s Path to Sustainable Agriculture October 8, 2024 - 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.
Yoshitaka Ota on advancing social equity in ocean governance worldwide September 11, 2024 - As Founder and Director of the research initiative Ocean Nexus, a scholarly network of researchers who advance ocean equity, Yoshitaka Ota aims to work towards his goal of social equity in ocean governance. He and Ocean Nexus have found a new home in the Department of Marine Affairs.