By Neil Nachbar The University of Rhode Island lost one of the most significant figures in the history of the College of Engineering this fall. Hermann Viets, co-founder of URI’s International Engineering Program (IEP), passed away on Oct. 1 at the age of 74. Viets, who was married to Rev. Pamela (Deane) Viets, was dean of […]

By Neil Nachbar The URI student chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE) attended the SWE National Conference on Oct. 25-28 in Austin, TX. Named WE17, the event is the world’s largest conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology, with over 14,000 attendees and more than 300 sessions. The career fair featured […]

Friday, October 27, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Memorial Union Ballroom, URI. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Infrastructure and System for Eternal Peace and Prosperity.”

By Neil Nachbar Each year, the URI Center for Career & Experiential Education hosts an engineering and technology fair. This year’s event, held on Oct. 4 at the Ryan Center, attracted representatives from 80 companies and more than 500 students. As a way of creating a more private setting in which engineering students could spend […]

This is a great opportunity for students to gain insight regarding skills and experience needed to succeed in engineering and technology careers, connect with employers, learn about job and internship opportunities, and network with URI alumni

By Neil Nachbar A walking tour of the construction site for the $125 million engineering complex highlighted a campus visit on Sept. 14 by a handful of representatives of the Rhode Island Chapter of Women Transportation Seminar (WTS). WTS-RI is comprised of approximately 70 transportation professionals from more than 25 firms and agencies throughout Rhode Island […]

Kalvin Cho URI College of Engineering Groundbreaking Ceremony April 24, 2017 Good afternoon President Dooley, Governor Raimondo, and other distinguished guests. Before I get started, I would like to say that I am extremely honored to have this opportunity to speak to you today. A little information about myself: my name is Kalvin Cho, and […]

During the construction of the new engineering building, many classrooms, labs, and faculty offices are relocated to Morrill, Pastore, and Schneider Electric. Get more information on the move here.

The University of Rhode Island recently celebrated the anniversary of one of its most unique and successful programs, the International Engineering Program (IEP). More than 140 alumni, faculty and staff joined the program’s founders at URI’s Alumni Center to reminisce and celebrate the program’s milestone. The five-year program enables students to graduate with a Bachelor […]

By Neil Nachbar URI Hall Director Michael Lapointe wanted to create an event that would unite the five dorms that fall under his supervision: Hopkins, Hutchinson, Merrow, Peck and Tucker. Since four of the five halls comprise the Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC), Lapointe thought the perfect event would be a Rube Goldberg competition. Rube Goldberg […]

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Justin Jewell  Name: Justin Jewell Dorm Hall: Merrow Hall Major: Biomedical Engineering Graduating Class: 2019 Home: Rochester, NH Favorite thing about URI: My favorite thing about URI is our great athletics programs Dream Job: My dream job is to be an orthopedic surgeon Email: justin_jewell@my.uri.edu

Sydney Robinson Name: Sydney Robinson Dorm Hall: Tucker Hall Major: Biomedical Engineering &  leadership minor Graduating Class: 2019 Home: Wells, ME Favorite thing about URI: My favorite thing about URI is the atmosphere, not only is the campus beautiful, the people are very welcoming and friendly. Dream Job: My dream is to work in a hospital research […]

If you enjoy engineering and the environment, this minor is for you. Study clean water, clean air, waste management, and preservation of the earth’s resources.

Grishma Shrestha Name: Grishma Shrestha Dorm Hall: Merrow Hall Major: Chemical Engineering Graduating Class: 2018 Hometown: Providence, RI Favorite Thing About URI: International Engineering Program Dream Job: My dream job is to make environment more sustainable Email: grishma@my.uri.edu