Spring 2024

Follow the journey of Aria Mia Loberti ’20 from academic research to worldwide success.

Featured Stories

Melissa Omand works with transdisciplinary team to develop plastics that break down in the ocean.

Our bodies are covered in bacteria, but only some cause disease. Kathryn Ramsey is finding out why.

Technology is rapidly changing the way we connect. Ammina Kothari examines its impact on journalism.

“This issue highlights ways URI researchers push boundaries to improve human lives.”

Rhode Island Rising - RISE-UP has potential to boost state’s economy, create jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students.
Artificial Intelligence Permeating Modern Life - URI’s Zhang developing state-of-the-art AI methodology for forecasting market movements.
Tackling Plastics at URI - URI hosted its inaugural Global Plastics Forum, bringing together more than 80 local, national, and international experts from organizations tackling the impact of plastics throughout the world.
Two URI Professors honored as AAAS Fellows - This year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science named Steven D’Hondt and Sunshine Menezes to its fellowship ranks.
Beat of the Music (Therapy) - URI‘s O‘Malley embarking on research journey after years as clinical therapist