April 21, 2025

Shoutout to our URISE students for presenting their research at the Undergraduate Research Showcase during E-Week 2025!

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Presentation title:
The Effect of Rigid and Flexible Vegetation on Waves, and Sediment Transport in a Sloped Beach Environment

Alex, Chris, Eleni, Heather, and Kitara shared their wave flume experiments investigating how coastal vegetation influences wave dynamics and sediment transport. Proud of their curiosity, dedication, and growing passion for coastal engineering!

Big thanks to the URI College of Engineering for supporting undergraduate research opportunities like this. More to come from the next generation of researchers in our Coastal Lab!