The University of Rhode Island’s College of Health Sciences welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year. The faculty represent diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. David Schnyer, professor and department chair, Department of Psychology After working 19 years at the University of Texas-Austin, the last six as chair of the psychology department, […]
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Kinesiology professor studies wearable tech to monitor joint replacement patients from afar
Ryan Chapman aims to address barriers to implementing emerging technology
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David Schnyer joins URI after leading highly ranked program at UT-Austin
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Seven URI students gain knowledge and experience in first cohort of IMODEL program
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Former physical therapy professor Deirdre Robinson featured in Jason Jaacks’ documentary, ‘Between Moon Tides’ Rising tidal waters are posing increasing threats to one of our most inconspicuous shore dwellers: the Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammospiza caudicuta), found only in healthy salt marshes along the U.S. Atlantic coast. Weighing less than an ounce (the equivalent of three nickels), […]
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URI senior Bella DeVivo of Bethel completes ‘life-changing’ kinesiology internship in Australia
Continue reading "URI kinesiology internship reestablished in Australia"URI receives first-ever NIH T32 award to launch transdisciplinary biomedical research training program
Award reflects years of cross-campus collaboration and positions URI as a national leader in transdisciplinary biomedical training
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Three-day Progress in Motor Control conference attracts leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians from eight countries
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Professor ranks among world’s top researchers in his area of expertise
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Psychology Professor Amy Stamates aims to understand how alcohol use, cravings change in people with and without ADHD Young adult drinkers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at increased risk for experiencing alcohol-related problems and developing alcohol use disorder compared to their non-ADHD peers. However, it is unclear why, as research supports that they drink less than […]
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