Professor Reza Abiri’s work aims to help people with severe motor impairment to interact with their environment naturally and independently
Continue reading "NSF CAREER Award for assistive and rehabilitative robotics research"After high school, David O’Connor realized that if he wanted to pursue his dream of becoming an engineer, he had to do it on his own. The college had to be affordable and close to work because he would need to not only pay tuition, but all living expenses too. Balancing an engineering program and […]
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As a child from Staten Island who often visited family in Colombia, Cristian Varela became aware early on of how deeply engineering projects affect communities around the world.
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Ahmad Almuhtaseb ’26, discovered a way to merge his dual passions—music and his computer engineering major—in his senior capstone project.
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Gianni Smith graduated this May with degrees in electrical engineering and German and will continue his studies with a Department of Defense scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. at URI.
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Korali Kouadio’s love of languages allowed her to achieve something special. So special in fact that she’s one of only two URI students to ever achieve it.
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URI programs secure state funding for CHAMP, StormTools, and MyCoast, to continue providing critical services for Rhode Island
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National Science Foundation announced associate professor of chemical, biomolecular, and materials engineering, Daniel Roxbury and his team have been awarded a $7 million grant through the EPSCoR E-RISE Program.
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Kaitlyn Fucillo, who graduated from the University of Rhode Island in May with degrees in ocean engineering and marine biology, had always been drawn to the ocean and imagined herself being a marine biologist as a child. As she grew older, she discovered a love for math and robotics, which shifted her interests toward engineering. […]
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Saying the University of Rhode Island always felt like home is probably an understatement for Joseph Confessore, ’25. Not only is he from just a town over in North Kingstown, but he attended alongside his twin sister, Mia, both carrying on the legacy of URI graduates in his family that started with his great-grandfather in […]
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Researchers from the University of Rhode Island are partnering with a team including global industry leaders to measure hydrogen emissions from operating infrastructure in North America and Europe, filling a gap in empirical data.
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URI Professor Brennan Phillips will work with multidisciplinary team of scientists to glean greater details about fragile marine animals
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Andrew Sheerin, civil and environmental engineering, M.S. ’23, Ph.D. ’25, of Newport, Rhode Island, came to the graduate program at the University of Rhode Island to deepen his understanding of sustainable systems and address his research gaps. He had a background in systems engineering and computer science, having earned a B.S. from George Washington University […]
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The University of Rhode Island Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program, including College of Engineering Assistant Teaching Professor Dark0 Ljubic.
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The students were presented with Cultural Ambassador Awards provided through the sponsorship of longtime engineering faculty member Professor Qing (Ken) Yang, the first person from the Chinese mainland to join the faculty at URI.
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Ryan Cassin is preparing to graduate this month with a degree in ocean engineering. “I think what I’ve experienced here is that it’s a very welcoming community,” says Cassin. “I had a feeling going here that I would find a community and a group of people that wanted me to be successful and created opportunities […]
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New Hampshire native Eleni Mouyos, a sophomore double majoring in marine biology and ocean engineering, has been awarded a 2025 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship from NOAA.
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Natalia Oganesian, a chemical engineering major, completed an Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program through URI’s Cooperative Extension. Her work focused on extending the shelf life of food products by analyzing preservatives. She collaborated with Caitlin Jamison, a food scientist and founder of Plantopia in Pawtucket, RI. What did your fellowship work entail? As […]
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University of Rhode Island senior and engineering major Ryan Tona battled through tough weather conditions, including a lightning delay, to claim the program record in the decathlon Thursday with 7189 points.
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Mia Mollicone won’t be there for just fun; she’ll be a superintendent intern living a dream.
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Early diagnosis is crucial in disease prevention and treatment. Many diseases can be identified not just through physical signs and symptoms but also through changes at the cellular and molecular levels.
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Join us for a week-long celebration dedicated to showcasing the remarkable achievements and innovations of our engineering students. Highlights include a block party sponsored by our world-renowned International Engineering Program, research showcase, college picnic (RSVP required), inspiring talks, capstone design showcase, and more! MONDAY, APRIL 21 K-12 Research Showcase | 10:00-11:30 AM | FCAE […]
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University of Rhode Island assistant professor Ryan Poling-Skutvik has been named a recipient of the prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award for 2025.
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children.
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KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 24, 2025 – Sitting adjacent to the University of Rhode Island’s Alumni Center are two nondescript buildings. Contrary to their unassuming gray or white color, the buildings house a unique program, the International Engineering Program (IEP). Studying abroad is not a novel concept for students. Almost 330,000 U.S. students study abroad […]
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