{"id":32267,"date":"2019-06-19T11:02:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T15:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=32267"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:37:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>About<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Vertical-Fascitelli-scaled-e1754321682348.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-hero-caption-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero-caption\">The Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">As the engineering college at the public flagship research university for the state of Rhode Island, and guided by our heritage as a land- and sea-grant university, our mission is to educate, generate new knowledge, and serve society through the following core principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide access to quality education to a diverse population reflective of our region and society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate success for all students with the will and desire to obtain an engineering degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform world-class research to solve regional, national, and global challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare the Rhode Island workforce to compete in the technology economy of the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create jobs through commercialization of intellectual property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Engineering (COE) at URI will be internationally renowned as a leading research institution and trusted partner, recognized for transforming lives through impactful education, research, innovation, and public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/deans-welcome-message\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Anthony-Marchese.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Welcome from our dean, Anthony Marchese<\/h2><p><strong>Dean , College of Engineering<br>Vincent and Estelle Murphy Professor of Engineering<\/strong><br><br>Welcome to the College of Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">read more\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  right\"><h1>Contact\/Visit Us<\/h1>\n\n<p>We&#8217;re happy to meet you, learn about your interests, and answer any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/engage\/\" title=\"\">learn more<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">With five <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/departments\/\">departments <\/a>and more than 35 <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/academics\/\">programs<\/a>, the University of Rhode Island College of Engineering offers a broad and forward-thinking education rooted in real-world impact. Our world-renowned <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/academics\/iep\/\">International Engineering Program<\/a>\u2014where students earn two degrees and spend a year abroad\u2014prepares graduates to work across borders and cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">At URI, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Students engage in hands-on <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/research\/\">research<\/a>, industry <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/internships-and-careers\/\">internships<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/global-opportunities\/\">global projects<\/a>, and leadership opportunities through <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/student-organizations\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"36497\">student organizations<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/living-and-leaning-community\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"43218\">Engineering Living and Learning Community<\/a> helps students build connections from day one, preparing them to lead and innovate in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column equal-height is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<section>\n<div class=\"breakout\" style=\"background: #eee;padding-top: 2rem;margin-bottom: 2rem\">\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths content-width\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>85%<\/span><span>of graduates complete at least one internship or research experience<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>97%<\/span><span>employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>100%<\/span><span>complete a year-long senior capstone design project<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>100%<\/span><span>of IEP students complete a 6-month global internship<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  equal-height\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/02\/university-of-rhode-island-achieves-prestigious-carnegie-r1-status-ascends-to-top-tier-of-u-s-research-universities\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/R1-Badge1600px-500-x-500-e1752688086921.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>R1 Top-Tier Research University<\/h2><p>URI is Carnegie R1 status, placing it among the top research universities in the nation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/uri-once-again-ranked-no-1-public-university-in-new-england-among-nations-best-by-wall-street-journal\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-133206-e1752688072873.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Ranked #1 Public University in New England<\/h2><p><em>The Wall Street Journal<\/em> ranked URI the #1 public university in New England and 34th-best public university nationally.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/about\/recognition\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Award-e1752688025748.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Honors and Distinctions<\/h2><p>From nationally recognized faculty to award-winning programs in engineering, URI is setting the standard in public higher education.\u00a0 <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/about\/strategic-plan-2023-2028\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Strategic-Plan-Cover-Image-2024.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>College of Engineering Strategic Plan<\/h2><p>Our Strategic Plan outlines our bold vision for the future &#8211; enhancing student success, expanding research, and deepening industry and global partnerships.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section>\n<div class=\"breakout\" style=\"background: #eee;padding-top: 2rem;margin-bottom: 2rem\">\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths content-width\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>1st<\/span><span>in U.S. to offer a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>8x<\/span><span>increase in research awards since 2017<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>50%<\/span><span>of faculty funded by Office of Naval Research<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>$230M<\/span><span>in new engineering facilities since 2019<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The College\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/academics\/\">eight undergraduate degree programs<\/a> are all accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abet.org\/\">Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET<\/a>, the global standard for technical education in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><div class=\"cl-quote-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Anthony-Marchese.jpg)\" title=\"\"><\/div><blockquote>The University of Rhode Island\u2019s College of Engineering is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to advancing society through learning, research, and innovation. Our college has a proud history of preparing engineers for the global workplace and to meet the many challenges that society does \u2014 and will \u2014 face.<\/blockquote><cite>Anthony Marchese, Dean, College of Engineering<\/cite><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission As the engineering college at the public flagship research university for the state of Rhode Island, and guided by our heritage as a land- and sea-grant university, our mission is to educate, generate new knowledge, and serve society through the following core principles: Vision The College of Engineering (COE) at URI will be internationally [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4861,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-32267","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4861"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32267"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87781,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32267\/revisions\/87781"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}