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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Agriculture and Food System Fellow Spotlight: Natalia Oganesian
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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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).
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KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 29, 2025 – While the eastern United States doesn’t sit along major tectonic plate fault lines like the West Coast, earthquakes can still happen here.
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