Student Success Stories

Learn more about students and alum success from College of Engineering. These are just a few stories among many that we can share about our dedicated students and the opportunities our programs can present to launch a remarkable career.

Joseph Confessore, ’25

Joseph is currently continuing his studies on a pre-med track with the hope of enrolling to a medical school.

Kaitlyn Fucillo, ’25

Kaitlyn Fucillo graduated in May with degrees in ocean engineering and marine biology.

Andrew Sheerin, M.S. ’23, Ph.D. ’25

Andrew founded a start up based on his civil and environmental research.

Heather DiFazio, B.S. ’23

Heather is continued her biomedical research in Switzerland on a Fulbright grant.

Malinda Fry, B.S. ’24

Malinda stayed at URI to pursue a master’s degree in systems engineering at URI.

Kevin Suggs B.S. ’23

Kevin is currently a computer engineer at Naval Underwater Warfare Center in Newport, RI

Jesse Duroha, Ph.D. ’23

After earning his Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering, Jesse became a post-doctoral fellow and lead researcher for a team of interdisciplinary of energy experts.

Ray Turrisi B.S. ’22

As a Phi Kappa Phi Fellow, Ray is pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and applied ocean physics and engineering at MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institutes Joint Program.