- Graduate earns a (SMART) Department of Defense scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. - As a child, Gianni Smith always possessed a curiosity for how things worked. Various electronics, remote control cars, household appliances, it didn’t matter. Perhaps that is why he pursued an electrical engineering degree. But in the end, he got so much more. Smith, from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, graduated this May with degrees in electrical engineering […]
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.
For URI engineering student, music and technology harmonize in innovative capstone project - North Providence native Ahmad Almuhtaseb ’26, discovered a way to merge his dual passions—music and his computer engineering major.
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. 
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.
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.
International Engineering Student Intends to be an Emissary for Change - KINGSTON, R.I. – May 05, 2025 – There is a quote from an unknown railroad engineer from India that inspired Cristian Varela, ’26, to pursue a career in engineering — “I am an Engineer. I serve mankind by making dreams come true.” “I really believe this,” said Varela, who is majoring in industrial and systems […]
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 […]
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 chemical engineering professor named 2025 Cottrell Scholar - University of Rhode Island assistant professor Ryan Poling-Skutvik has been named a recipient of the prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award for 2025.
Could wearables be the future in diagnosing ADHD? - According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. 
URI’s International Engineering Program is turning dreams into reality - 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). Studying abroad is not a novel concept for students. Almost 330,000 U.S. students study abroad […]
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.
URI’s Ashutosh Giri receives the Nation’s highest government award to outstanding scientists and engineers - 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 […]
