A $3 million grant has been awarded to URI and UConn by the U.S. Department of Defense to build on the successes of their joint Naval Science and Technology (Navy STEM) coalition to address engineering workforce needs in the naval sector.
Continue reading "$3 Million Grant Awarded to URI, UConn Navy STEM coalition"
Enrollment for the Navy STEM seminar series is open for undergraduate and graduate engineering students at URI for the spring semester. There are no prerequisites for this one-credit course (EGR201), which will provide insight into naval-related careers.
Continue reading "Seminar Series Provides Insight Into Naval-Related Careers"
URI engineering students from several different majors presented their research projects at the Fall 2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase in URI’s Memorial Union Ballroom. Read about their research.
Continue reading "Research Presented by Engineering Undergraduates at URI Showcase"
In the 40 years Arun Shukla has been an engineering professor at URI, he’s secured more than 100 research grants totaling over $14 million, earned many prestigious awards and has been published in the most prominent journals. His success is also reflected in the impressive achievements of the 105 graduate students he has mentored.
Continue reading "After Four Decades, Arun Shukla’s Legacy Extends Well Beyond His Lab"
Anthony J. Marchese has been named the new dean of the URI College of Engineering and Vincent and Estelle Murphy Professor of Engineering. Marchese comes to URI from Colorado State University where he has served as associate dean for academic and student affairs for the Walter L. Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. Marchese will succeed […]
Continue reading "Anthony Marchese Named New Dean of URI College of Engineering"
As a doctoral student in mechanical engineering at URI, Irine Neba Mforsoh studied the long-term effects seawater and ultraviolet radiation have on the materials used to coat marine structures. The 2021 graduate is now applying what she learned as an engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.
Continue reading "Protecting the Navy’s Equipment from the Marine Environment"
URI Assistant Professor Ashutosh Giri is researching how to prevent heat buildup in electronic systems at the nanoscale. His research is funded through the Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Program. The three-year grant is for $500,000.
Continue reading "Keeping It Cool: URI Researcher Using Young Investigator Award to Study How to Prevent Heat Buildup in Electronics"
Jeancarlos Nolasco has always been independent, but even the most independent individuals need help once and a while. Nolasco, who earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from URI this spring, received support when he needed it the most from the College of Engineering.
Continue reading "Perseverance and Pride: URI Student Finds Support When He Needed It Most"
The University of Rhode Island announced the establishment of the Raymond M. Wright Fast Track Master’s Engineering Endowment. The $2.5 million gift comes from anonymous donors to honor College of Engineering Dean Raymond M. Wright, who plans to retire at the end of the academic year.
Continue reading "$2.5 Million Gift Supports Underrepresented Engineering Students"
URI mechanical engineering student Raymond Turrisi has earned a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious national scholarship for undergraduate students studying the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.
Continue reading "Goldwater Scholarship Earned by Mechanical Engineering Student"
For students who wish to pursue a career in sustainable energy, the University of Rhode Island’s Energy Fellows Program provides paid experiential learning opportunities. Six of the 14 energy fellows this year are engineering students.
Continue reading "Engineering Energy Fellows Spread Message of Sustainability"
Social distancing and the pandemic forced seniors in the College of Engineering’s capstone design program to overcome obstacles in order to collaborate with each other and communicate with their professors.
Continue reading "‘Hands-on’ Engineering Continues at URI During Pandemic"
Losing electricity was a daily event in Jesse Duroha’s home in Lagos, Nigeria. That was part of his motivation for pursuing a doctorate in industrial and systems engineering with a focus on solar energy systems at URI.
Continue reading "A Bright Future for Student Studying Solar Energy Systems"
The University of Rhode Island is actively recruiting for a visionary dean to lead the College. The resources below are designed to give the applicant a snapshot of the College. Position Resources Recruitment Flyer (PDF) Official Position Description / Application December CYPHER Newsletter National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT) Flyer College of Engineering Strategic […]
Continue reading "National Search: Dean, Engineering"
As a youngster, Kenny Sulaimon was always intrigued by new technology. His curiosity led him to URI, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2016, and on to a blossoming career at Google.
Continue reading "Interest in ‘Cool New Tech’ Leads to Career at Google for URI Alumnus"
Three Rhode Island companies will benefit from faculty expertise at the URI College of Engineering as part of the 401 Tech Bridge Materials Innovation Challenge. Professors and students from two engineering labs will collaborate with the companies by offering modeling, research, testing and validation assistance.
Continue reading "401 Tech Bridge Partners With URI College of Engineering to Assist Manufacturers"
The URI VOTES research team, headed by Assistant Professor Gretchen Macht, collected data on Election Day and the days leading up to it to analyze the efficiency of in-person voting.
Continue reading "Efficient In-Person Voting Observed by URI VOTES Research Team"
Irine Chenwi, a mechanical engineering doctoral student at URI, joined a team of oceanographers, marine biologists and engineers at NUWC this summer to study the effects noise and shock loads have on marine mammals.
Continue reading "Student Studies Effects of Noise and Shock Loads on Marine Mammals"
Jason Gomez, who received a master’s degree and doctorate in mechanical engineering from URI in 1997 and 2000 respectively, was selected as the 2020 National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal winner. Gomez is the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s chief technology officer.
Continue reading "National Defense Industrial Association Medal Awarded to URI Engineering Alumnus"
What if a face mask could be used as much more than a mitigation strategy in the battle against COVID? A team of students at URI have developed a “smart mask” that can quantitatively monitor COVID-19 symptoms.
Continue reading "‘Smart Mask’ Designed by Multidisciplinary Team of URI Students"
URI Professor Gretchen Macht’s research on voting process layouts is expected to improve safety and efficiency at voting locations during the upcoming election.
Continue reading "Improving the In-person Voting Experience Amid COVID-19"
URI Associate Professor Valerie Maier Speredelozzi shared what it’s like to conduct online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic with five children at home.
Continue reading "Juggling Child Care with Online Teaching During the Pandemic"
Recent URI industrial and systems engineering graduate Power Kanga shared his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and ultimately achieving success at URI.
Continue reading "Recent Engineering Graduate Power Kanga Achieved His Dreams at URI"
Excellence Award Winners Biomedical Engineering Dylan Kennedy, North Kingstown, RI Dylan is receiving bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering and Chinese through URI’s International Engineering Program. He was named to the Dean’s List throughout his four years at URI. Dylan was a member of Tau Beta PI, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society and Phi Beta […]
Continue reading "2020 Student Award Winners & Virtual Recognition Ceremony"
Sarah Koenig was featured in a series highlighting Asian American women engineers by the Society of Women Engineers. Sarah graduated from URI in 2007 with bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering and French through the International Engineering Program.
Continue reading "Series on Asian American Engineers Features URI Alumna"