Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the cutting-edge research and facilities on the Narragansett Bay Campus.
Marine Science Research Facility
Visit the Marine Science Research Facility (aka the aquarium) and learn about the marine life of Narragansett Bay, featuring fish, a lobster display, and a shellfish and starfish touch tank.
Volcanic Eruptions
An hourly spectacular on the quad starting at 11 a.m.!
The Synergy Project: A Collaboration of Art and Science
Art League RI and the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography are showcasing 50 works by artists and scientists in a new exhibition at Studio Blue in the Coastal Institute Building on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus. Participating artists and scientists will be on hand to share how they worked together to create spectacular artwork.
Inner Space Center
The Inner Space Center (ISC) is a one-of-a-kind national facility that supports live ocean exploration via telepresence technology. Home to a diverse team of ocean scientists, engineers, education professionals, and video producers, the team works with cutting-edge technology to facilitate, capture, produce, and promote underwater exploration in real time. Take a deep dive into ocean exploration! This 30-minute experience will take you to ISC’s Mission Control facility to learn more about ocean exploration technologies and experience the excitement of deep sea discovery in person! Tours will be given on the half hour starting at 10am, last tour will be at 3:30pm. Tours are limited to 20 participants and are first come, first served.
Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center
Take a tour of Rhode Island’s sole nuclear reactor, located here on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus. Guests will get a brief presentation on how a nuclear reactor works, how the safety system works, and how it can be used, followed by a tour of the operating reactor and control room. Preregistration required. Sign up for the monthly MARITiMES newsletter to receive registration information!
Please note: All visitors over the age of 18 must present a current government photo ID for inspection and photocopy prior to entering the facility. To ensure a safe and secure tour, long pants and closed toe shoes are required.
Marine Geological Samples Lab
Visit the Marine Geological Sample Lab to see its library of the ocean floor, including rock samples of lava from underwater volcanoes and the giant refrigerator where we keep sediment cores. There will be hands-on exploration of rock samples, a split core on display, and a demonstration of how lava flows work underwater. Tours will be given on the half hour starting at 10am, last tour will be at 3:30pm. Tours are limited to 20 participants and are first come, first served.
Ocean Robotics Laboratory
The Ocean Robotics Laboratory is the newest facility on campus. Get a first hand look at where the latest in underwater technologies are being built and tested. Drop in to meet the ocean engineers, scientists and students who are developing and deploying sophisticated systems to advance ocean exploration. Visit the new test tank where you may get the chance to see Rhody, a remotely operated vehicle or take a look around the workshop and lab spaces.