- Student researchers present dynamic biomedical studies during Summer Research Symposium - RI-INBRE’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship attracts hundreds of students from all 10 affiliated colleges and universities in RI
Engineering professor Weiwei Jia receives NSF CAREER Award to advance cloud computing applications, systems - His research will study how to substantially improve the performance and cost efficiency of next-generation cloud computing applications and systems.
NSF CAREER Award for assistive and rehabilitative robotics research - Professor Reza Abiri’s work aims to help people with severe motor impairment to interact with their environment naturally and independently- Graduate took on challenge of an engineering program and a full-time job - After high school, David O’Connor realized that if he wanted to pursue his dream of becoming an engineer, he had to do it on his own. The college had to be affordable and close to work because he would need to not only pay tuition, but all living expenses too. Balancing an engineering program and […]
International Engineering Student Intends to be an Emissary for Change - As a child from Staten Island who often visited family in Colombia, Cristian Varela became aware early on of how deeply engineering projects affect communities around the world. 
For URI engineering student, music and technology harmonize in innovative capstone project - Ahmad Almuhtaseb ’26, discovered a way to merge his dual passions—music and his computer engineering major—in his senior capstone project.
Graduate earns a (SMART) Department of Defense scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. - Gianni Smith graduated this May with degrees in electrical engineering and German and will continue his studies with a Department of Defense scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. at URI.
URI multicultural student one of first to pass N1 Japanese proficiency exam - Korali Kouadio's love of languages allowed her to achieve something special. So special in fact that she’s one of only two URI students to ever achieve it.
URI celebrates 30 year partnership with German university - The University of Rhode Island has over 100 international partnerships and agreements. URI’s influence extends well beyond the Northeast—across the Atlantic and around the world. Among these numerous collaborations, one of the most enduring and consequential is URI’s partnership with Technische Universität Braunschweig.
Rhode Island approves crucial appropriation for unique weather-related tools at URI - URI programs secure state funding for CHAMP, StormTools, and MyCoast, to continue providing critical services for Rhode Island
URI awarded $7 million NSF grant to boost research excellence in environmental microplastics - National Science Foundation announced associate professor of chemical, biomolecular, and materials engineering, Daniel Roxbury and his team have been awarded a $7 million grant through the EPSCoR E-RISE Program.
Graduate Finds Best of Both with Dual Major - Kaitlyn Fucillo, who graduated from the University of Rhode Island in May with degrees in ocean engineering and marine biology, had always been drawn to the ocean and imagined herself being a marine biologist as a child. As she grew older, she discovered a love for math and robotics, which shifted her interests toward engineering. […]
Biomedical Graduate Pursues Pre-Med Track - Saying the University of Rhode Island always felt like home is probably an understatement for Joseph Confessore, ’25. Not only is he from just a town over in North Kingstown, but he attended alongside his twin sister, Mia, both carrying on the legacy of URI graduates in his family that started with his great-grandfather in […]
URI taking part in international research to measure hydrogen emissions - Researchers from the University of Rhode Island are partnering with a team including global industry leaders to measure hydrogen emissions from operating infrastructure in North America and Europe, filling a gap in empirical data. 
New phase of deep-sea research on fragile organisms using novel technology begins for URI professor - URI Professor Brennan Phillips will work with multidisciplinary team of scientists to glean greater details about fragile marine animals
Grad student pursues commercialization of startup - 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 […]
2025 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education - The University of Rhode Island Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program, including College of Engineering Assistant Teaching Professor Dark0 Ljubic.
URI honors 2025 Asian Cultural Ambassadors - The students were presented with Cultural Ambassador Awards provided through the sponsorship of longtime engineering faculty member Professor Qing (Ken) Yang, the first person from the Chinese mainland to join the faculty at URI.
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 […]
Eleni Mouyos named 2025 Hollings Scholar - 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.
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. What did your fellowship work entail? As […]
Tona Smashes Decathlon Record at Texas Relays - 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. 
Mechanical engineering student’s first stop after graduation? Disneyland - Mia Mollicone won’t be there for just fun; she’ll be a superintendent intern living a dream.
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.
E-Week 2025! Join Us! - 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 […]
