URI engineering students to race at Michigan International Speedway in May, thanks to partners in the College of Business’ Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design Department for support in their new race suits.
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Held recently in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering, Hack@URI attracted more than 200 students from 60 colleges and universities.
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The captain of URI’s Sailing Team, Olin Guck, took his talents to Perth where he competed in the F18 World Championships, the premier annual international sailing competition for Formula 18 catamarans.
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KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 03, 2026- Last summer, Rhody Racing, University of Rhode Island’s Society of Automotive Engineers, reached out to the Formula SAE team at Brown University in preparation for their first ever race in the Formula Student Program later this year. “As a newer SAE team, we wanted to learn from experienced schools […]
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Over the past two years, University of Rhode Island student Max Richardson has earned $15,000 in competitive federal support for his studies—most recently through the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Nuclear Leadership Program scholarship for $10,000. Jan. 20, 2026- As a high school student, Max Richardson, of Groton, Connecticut, was introduced to mechanical principles and computer-aided design […]
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Dec. 15, 2025 – Mechanical engineering, chemistry and physics may seem like three separate areas of study, but they overlap in more ways than one. Elnaz Nikoumanesh, a fifth-year Ph.D. chemical engineering candidate, knows that well. She studied mechanical engineering during her undergraduate and master’s studies, but became very interested in experimental work with biological […]
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In the final semester of his master’s degree program, Ali Rabiee, of Tehran, Iran, was searching for a Ph.D. program in robotics. He found what he was seeking when he came across Reza Abiri’s lab. “I’m passionate about building robots that improve people’s lives,” said Rabiee. “I focus on medical robotics, especially with assistive and […]
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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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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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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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