Today we are experiencing exponential growth in our knowledge of the power, complexities, and impact of our ocean environment. Ocean engineers build on these discoveries to design and implement the systems and technology that make possible a safer world and a healthier planet.
At URI, we encourage our ocean engineering students to get their feet wet with immediate hands-on field experiences and opportunities to work with faculty on research. As a leader in ocean instrumentation, robotics, underwater acoustics, marine hydrodynamics, coastal and offshore structures, offshore power generation, among other areas of expertise, the URI ocean engineering program offers its students a variety of dynamic career possibilities and the ability to contribute to the health of our planet.
Recent News
Graduate will design and build underwater sonar technology - Mayer will be employed as a Staff Engineer at Applied Physical Sciences, a Research and Development company under General Dynamics where she will help design and build underwater sonar technology that will aid in military efforts.
Department of Energy Awards URI Team Funding for Carbon Capture Analysis - University of Rhode Island (URI) received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy in partnership with the University of Kentucky to develop an ocean-faring electrochemical direct ocean capture system for carbon.
$500,000 Grant to Study Flood Risk Assessment - To research and communicate vital information about inland and coastal flooding in Rhode Island, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have awarded nearly $500,000 to a URI team to develop a Seamless Flood Risk Mapping Tool.