Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists list is considered the most prestigious in the world. The rankings consider scholars who have published multiple highly cited papers and use various metrics to evaluate the citation impact of researchers’ work over their career and a single year.
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International STEM internship opportunities through global exchange program partnership
University of Rhode Island students in STEM fields can select from a robust list of international internships from around the globe with new affiliation with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience. IAESTE is a global non-governmental, non-profit organization that facilitates a reciprocal exchange program for engineering, technology, science, and architecture […]
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Having spent years as a race engineer, Borme now brings that same sense of urgency and design precision into the classroom. He uses his real world experience with how fast parts can be produced, tested and ultimately used on race day, in the classroom.
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All eight of the College’s undergraduate programs accredited ‘without any weaknesses or concerns’
Continue reading "URI College of Engineering earns full ABET accreditation for all undergraduate programs"URI STEM for Elections Network launching 2025-26 workshop series with fall event
The workshop, which launches the network’s 2025-26 workshop series, will be hosted by the Engineering for Democracy Institute based in the URI College of Engineering, with guests from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Election Data & Science Lab, the Center for Civic Design, as well as state-level election officials from around the country.
Continue reading "URI STEM for Elections Network launching 2025-26 workshop series with fall event"URI Tech Showcase highlights startup talent, sparks momentum for innovation
The launch of the University of Rhode Island’s first-ever Tech Showcase marked a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to innovation, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners for an evening of startup pitches, exhibitions, and cross-sector dialogue.
Continue reading "URI Tech Showcase highlights startup talent, sparks momentum for innovation"URI once again ranked No. 1 public university in New England by WSJ
The University of Rhode Island has been rated the best public university in New England for the second year in a row by The Wall Street Journal. The most recent ranking, released Monday, also places the institution as the 34th-best public university nationally.
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The University of Rhode Island College of Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of four new faculty members this semester. Their hiring supports the college’s dedication to research and teaching excellence. Guoyi Xu joins the college as an assistant professor after recently completing his position as a postdoctoral research scientist at Columbia University. He […]
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Stefanie Vining will relocate to Bordeaux, France, after receiving an offer to remain at Unither Pharmaceuticals full-time, where she interned through the International Engineering Program.
Continue reading "Student receives offer for a full-time position in France after internship"First-year chemical engineering student awarded national scholarship
Freshman Hud Saeed of Barrington, Rhode Island, is double majoring in chemical engineering and Chinese. He has received a $5,000 American Chemical Society Undergraduate Scholarship designed to support the scientists of tomorrow who will use the transformative power of chemistry to address global challenges. Applicants were evaluated based on their achievements in chemical sciences, their ability […]
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