Tarsila Seara (PhD 2014, MAMA 2010) begins professorship at University of New Haven

  Tarsila Seara (MAF PhD 2014, MAMA 2010) is heading to the University of New Haven (UNH) to begin a tenure track professorship in the Biology & Environmental Sciences Department. She will be developing and coordinating a Marine Affairs program for UNH that will be geared towards their distinguished experiential methods. Her research will continue […]

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Prof. Becker’s new edited book available for pre-order: Climate Change and Adaptation Planning for Ports

Climate Change and Adaptation Planning for Ports Edited by Adolf K. Y. Ng, Austin Becker, Stephen Cahoon, Shu-Ling Chen, Paul Earl, Zaili Yang https://www.routledge.com/products/9781138797901 As key links in transportation and supply chains, the effect of climate change on seaports has broad implications for the development prospects of the global economy. However, the picture is very […]

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MAMA graduate Anna Antonova appointed Marie Curie doctoral researcher at the University of Leeds, UK

Recent MAMA graduate Anna Antonova appointed Marie Curie doctoral researcher at the University of Leeds, UK. Anna Antonova (MAMA 2015) was recently appointed as a doctoral researcher in the Marie Curie European Innovative Training Network in Environmental Humanities hosted by the University of Leeds, UK. The Marie Curie Training Network is funded by the European […]

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A strong showing of URI alumni & faculty at SEA Semester’s spring 2015 symposium

A strong showing of URI alumni & faculty at SEA Semester’s spring 2015 symposium Several URI alumni and faculty participated in the Sargasso Sea Symposium, the capstone project for SEA Semester: Marine Biodiversity and Conservation students, on Friday June 12, 2015.  Symposium participants had the opportunity to learn about the students’ semester-long projects and hear […]

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MAF undergrad, Aislyne Calianos, to join Williams Mystic Maritime Studies Program

  Aislyne Calianos, an undergraduate student in the Marine Affairs department, was recently accepted to the Maritime Studies Program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport with a full scholarship for the Fall 2015 semester. The Williams-Mystic program, based in Mystic, Connecticut, offers a unique opportunity for students to take interdisciplinary courses that focus on various […]

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Anna Antonova (MAMA S2015) to present at the 2015 MARE People and the Sea Conference

Anna Antonova to present at the 2015 MARE People and the Sea Conference in Amsterdam, June 24-26. On June 25th, Anna Antonova will present her Master of Arts in Marine Affairs thesis work at the 2015 MARE People and the Sea Conference VIII in Amsterdam, one of the premier fora for marine social scientists in […]

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Anna Antonova peer review publication in Ocean Yearbook Vol. 29

Anna Antonova (MAMA Spring 2015)  peer review publication in Ocean Yearbook Vol. 29 The 29th volume of The Ocean Yearbook, out this month, features an original research article by Anna Antonova, a recent graduate of the Master of Arts in Marine Affairs program. The article, “Reforming European Union Participation in Fisheries Management and Conservation on […]

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Kretsch and Romelzcyk awarded at 2015 Propeller Club Awards Meeting

Kretsch and Romelzcyk awarded at 2015 Propeller Club Awards Meeting   At the 2015 Propeller Club Awards meeting Eric Kretsch and Eric Romelzcyk were awarded along side Providence Major Jorge Elorza for their academic work. Eric Romelyzck a recent graduate from the Master’s of Marine Affairs was recognized for his 2014 award, while Eric Kretsch […]

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Kretsch awarded 2015 URI Transportation Fellowship

Kretsch awarded 2015 URI Transportation Fellowship At the 2015 URI Transportation Center (URITC) Transportation Week Breakfast, Eric Kretsch was awarded a 2015 URI Transportation Center Fellowship. Kretsch was awarded this fellowship for his work on the URITC Funded Project Port of Providence Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment. This project seeks to gain insight on the potential […]

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