Students are encouraged to perform research or independent study projects with faculty and take advantage of the unique programs available through College of the Environment and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This fellowship offers the opportunity to engage in environmental research, education, or outreach programs that address current environmental or societal problems.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) offers URI students 10 weeks of intensive real-world training with active, National Science Foundation research projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURFO) provides 10-week research experience designed primarily for science, math and engineering students.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
This programs connects students from underrepresented cultural backgrounds to research opportunities working with faculty mentors, preparing them to enter the job market with the professional skills and training needed to succeed. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
This program offers paid work experience for students interested in food system-related careers, working on real-world agricultural and food system-related projects alongside industry professionals who serve as mentors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Students majoring in Animal and Veterinary Science, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems are encouraged to participate in our Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) program. Students that have successfully completed certain lecture and laboratory based courses within our curriculum are eligible to apply to be a UTA for that course in subsequent semesters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many opportunities for students to spend a semester or year studying abroad or in the National Student Exchange program while earning credits towards their undergraduate degrees. Explore programs \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Animal and Veterinary Science, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, or Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems student, you\u2019ll have access to hands-on learning in URI\u2019s own excellent research facilities, which include Peckham Farm<\/a>, East Farm, Agronomy Farm<\/a>, coastal laboratories at the Narragansett Bay Campus<\/a>, and on the Cap’n Bert, a 54-foot fishing and research vessel<\/a> for exploration of Narragansett Bay. Many students also choose off-campus internships at nearby sites such as Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration<\/a>, Roger Williams Park Zoo<\/a>, Buttonwood Park Zoo<\/a> and numerous veterinary hospitals, lab animal facilities, animal shelters and local farms as well as the RI Department of Environmental Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to identifying internship opportunities in consultation with FAVS faculty, the URI Center for Career and Experiential Education<\/a> is an excellent resource for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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