In Memoriam: Pioneers of the International Engineering Program - A Message from Dean Marchese It is with great sadness that Sigrid Berka and I share with you the recent loss of two of the most influential people in the founding and building of the URI International Engineering Program, Professor John Grandin and Heidi Kirk Duffy. Prof. John Grandin passed away on November 18 after a […]
Biomedical engineering professor awarded NSF grant to study Parkinson’s using virtual reality - University of Rhode Island biomedical engineering associate professor Yalda Shahriari has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to study Parkinson’s
URI researchers head international team exploring wearable technology to help stroke survivors - The three-year project is backed by a $500K grant from National Science Foundation.
URI off to successful start in partnership in nuclear engineering with Australian university - The University of Rhode Island and Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, have established a groundbreaking partnership in nuclear engineering
URI mechanical engineering professor awarded NSF, DARPA early career honors - University of Rhode Island mechanical engineering assistant professor Yang Lin has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation Early Researcher Initiation and a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Young Faculty Award.
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.
URI receives $795,000 boost for high performance computing and cybersecurity - Federal earmark secured thanks to Senator Reed, Congressman Magaziner
Sea Services symposium to showcase maritime programs and career opportunities on Sept. 27 - Second Sea Services Symposium open to URI, CCRI and high school students- Rhode Island Rising - RISE-UP has potential to boost state’s economy, create jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students
Ph.D. engineering student at URI receives ISSS Scientific Achievement Award - 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.
URI engineering professor awarded Office of Naval Research grant to study heat transfer - The Office of Naval Research has awarded a three-year, $418,300 grant to University of Rhode Island mechanical engineering assistant professor Ashutosh Giri
Swelling the Banks - As climate change causes increasingly catastrophic river flooding in Rhode Island, URI scientists are fighting back.
URI receives $2.5M Ørsted grant to monitor biodiversity and ‘ghost gear’ - 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.
Engineering Student Betty Hasse Wins Two Gold Medals - URI mechanical engineering student Betty Hasse wins two gold medals in national championship, competes in Europe.
Lauren Hubert challenged herself to explore outside of comfort zone to achieve success - Lauren Hubert always wanted to be a doctor, but the type of doctor changed in high school when she decided to pursue engineering instead of medicine. “I loved the idea of helping to combat the world’s most pressing medical issues,” said Hubert, of Wakefield, who graduates from the University of Rhode Island with a […]
Recently graduated chemical engineering major awarded research fellowship from National Science Foundation - The University of Rhode Island is proud to announce that two current students and four recent graduates have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships for 2024. 
First-generation graduate Anna Cetera pursues advanced degree - In high school, Anna Cetera knew she wanted to make an impact in the health field, however, as a first-generation college student, she was unaware of the broad array of options available to her. Knowing that she had a passion for biology, mathematics, and physics she put those keywords in a search engine and […]
Non-traditional student Amanda Lovett shows it’s never too late to begin again - Unexpected news brought Amanda Lovett to make a career change and pursue an engineering degree. Employed by a prominent building supply company, Lovett spent most of her time on the administrative side. When her husband was diagnosed with a rare, but fortunately treatable form of cancer with a good prognosis, Lovett still reevaluated certain aspects […]
Andrik Puentes strives to make meaningful impacts in engineering field - Andrik Puentes’ journey to graduation at the University of Rhode Island has been an extraordinary blend of academic rigor and leadership that significantly shaped his path to become an engineer. What distinguished the College of Engineering at URI and solidified his decision to attend were its state-of-the-art facilities and a strong emphasis on research and […]
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.
Graduate with passion for sustainability discovers deeper depths of major - Graduate with passion for sustainability discovers deeper depths of major Malinda Fry always enjoyed math, science and problem-solving, so it wasn’t a surprise when she followed in her mother’s footsteps to pursue engineering. As a stage manager in high school drama, she found that when it all ran smoothly, she felt gratified and liked seeing […]
Mycarthy Newton is fueled by dream to work in aerospace - One trip to the Kennedy Space Center was all it took for Mycarthy Newton to decide she wanted to be an engineer and work on rockets. It is that dream that has kept her motivated through a very challenging undergraduate career, which she successfully traversed leading to the prestigious Edison Engineering Development Program GE Aerospace […]
2024 commencement speaker Sarah Mayer reflects on time at URI - University of Rhode Island senior Sarah Mayer has many moments of pride and fond memories to reflect upon as she approaches commencement. She attributes the endless opportunities available to undergraduate engineering students as the primary reasons for her success in college. By joining student organizations, research labs, and being involved within the university, students have […]
Office of Naval Research awards $4.7M for cyber-physical security and resilience - 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 […]
Commencement 2024! - The University will honor graduates May 18th, in formal ceremonies at the Ryan Center. The ceremonies will recognize both undergraduate and graduate degree candidates from the respective colleges.
