Full week of health-related events planned for April 6-12
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Hundreds of high school students expected for URI’s ‘hands-on’ Biomechanics Day April 8
Department of Kinesiology to host annual demonstration of biomechanics technology, promoting STEM fields More than 600 students from as many as a dozen Rhode Island high schools are expected to attend the Sixth Annual Biomechanics Day at the University of Rhode Island Wednesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. URI professors and students […]
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URI researcher Susan D’Andrea studies how technology can make training more engaging
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Health Industries Week is next week where 46 alumni from College of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and College of Environment & Life Sciences share their career journeys since leaving URI, advice for you as you enter the field and showcase the variety in which you can apply your degree after graduation! View […]
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Alumna Alexandra Winnes honored among ‘outstanding young professionals who embody the spirit and values of the University’ Alexandra Winnes ’19 ’21 always felt drawn to the health care field. After needing physical therapy following knee surgery when she was a junior in high school, Winnes knew she wanted to work with patients in a similar […]
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URI professor studies how Mars’ gravity would affect the musculoskeletal system
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Christie Ward-Ritacco, an associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Kinesiology in URI’s College of Health Sciences, has been elected to a three-year term as a regional chapter trustee of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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Harvard professor to give presentation on living a long and healthy life
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Program membership now exceeds 1,700
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The College of Health Sciences is now offering summer internships for undergraduate and master’s students. These opportunities are made possible by generous donors who are committed to preparing skilled professionals to tackle issues such as aging populations, rising mental health needs, and complex public health challenges through classroom education and hands-on training. All of the internships include a $5000 […]
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