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.
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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!
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