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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Ocean engineering student using his experience to be an ambassador for others
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 […]
Continue reading "Ocean engineering student using his experience to be an ambassador for others"Using nanotech as a way of differentiating cells from one another
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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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children.
Continue reading "Could wearables be the future in diagnosing ADHD?"Preparing for a landslide induced tsunami
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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KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 23, 2025 – Before the peaceful transition of power, the Biden administration recognized 400 scientists and engineers with the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering. Among the honorees were two University of Rhode Island faculty members: psychology assistant professor Justin Parent and mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering professor Ashutosh […]
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Dramatic changes have been observed in the Arctic Ocean in the past decades in terms of ocean temperature and salinity structure and ice-cover. Because sound travels long distances underwater, scientists have been able to use acoustic signals to localize oceanographic platforms and vehicles underwater and ice, but the way sound travels depends on the oceanography. […]
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineer’s honored University of Rhode Island professor Arun Shukla at this year’s annual International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition in Portland, Oregon. The event, which attracts leaders from academia, government and industry, is one of the largest conferences for mechanical engineers. Shukla was invited as a 2024 plenary speaker to […]
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The three-year project is backed by a $500K grant from National Science Foundation.
Continue reading "URI researchers head international team exploring wearable technology to help stroke survivors"URI joins with federal, state leaders to celebrate progress of Bay Campus revitalization
University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange welcomed more than 200 guests to celebrate progress on the $300 million, multi-phase transformation of the Narragansett Bay Campus.
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Federal earmark secured thanks to Senator Reed, Congressman Magaziner
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RISE-UP has potential to boost state’s economy, create jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students
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Part-time Ph.D. chemical engineering student Michael Jones was awarded the 2024 Scientific Achievement Award by the International System Safety Society (ISSS) for contributions to the advancement of system safety.
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The Office of Naval Research has awarded a three-year, $418,300 grant to University of Rhode Island mechanical engineering assistant professor Ashutosh Giri
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As climate change causes increasingly catastrophic river flooding in Rhode Island, URI scientists are fighting back.
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The University of Rhode Island has received a three-year, $2.5 million grant from Ørsted to monitor biodiversity and address historically lost or abandoned fishing gear surrounding Ørsted and Eversource’s Revolution Wind.
Continue reading "URI receives $2.5M Ørsted grant to monitor biodiversity and ‘ghost gear’"URI and Rhode Island Energy, a PPL company, partnering to propel research on renewable energy, energy alternatives, sustainability
University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange and Greg Cornett, president of Rhode Island Energy, Friday announced a strategic partnership that will propel important research in renewable energy, energy alternatives, and sustainability.
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Four University of Rhode Island engineering professors have been awarded a $4.7 million grant from the Office of Naval Research to advance the security and resilience of AI-enabled power grids, promote workforce development, and secure manufacturing environments. The three-year project, “Advancing Research on Cyber-Physical Security and Resilience: A Multifaceted Approach,” will be led by principal […]
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University of Rhode Island (URI) computer engineering assistant professor Weiwei Jia was selected for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative (CRII) Award for his groundbreaking proposal, “A Novel Address Translation Architecture for Virtualized Clouds.” This award supports early-career scientists in computer and information science engineering, enabling them […]
Continue reading "Weiwei Jia Receives NSF CRII Award"Department of Energy Awards URI Team Funding for Carbon Capture Analysis
University of Rhode Island (URI) received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy in partnership with the University of Kentucky to develop an ocean-faring electrochemical direct ocean capture system for carbon. This technology would be using renewable energy to drive a device that removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from ocean water. Climate change is driven by […]
Continue reading "Department of Energy Awards URI Team Funding for Carbon Capture Analysis"Technology for NASA’s Next-Generation Telescope
University of Rhode Island Professor Sungho Kim is developing technology that could be part of NASA’s next-generation telescope that will allow the space agency to observe and study phenomena that occurred 13.7 billion years ago.
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The United Nations has observed World Water Day annually on March 22 since 1993. It’s a global celebration of water and recognition to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe drinking water. Every year, UN-Water, the UN’s coordination mechanism on water and sanitation — sets the theme for World Water […]
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URI Engineering professors Richard Vaccaro and Musa Jouneh received a $75,000 innovation grant from RI Commerce Corporation for engineering development work with a startup company, Kinesia. The grant, which runs from January to August 2024, will pay for the creation of a prototype for an aid to human rehabilitation from orthopedic and neurological injuries. Mechanical […]
Continue reading "Engineering Professors, Business Receive $75,000 Grant from RI Commerce Corp."Cross-Disciplinary URI Team Forms Neuro-Learning Center
A URI team featuring Engineering Professor Kunal Mankodiya will establish a Neuro-Learning Center that will include cutting-edge equipment to study the relationship between brain activity and behavior, brain mapping, and neuroplasticity.
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