Mentor(s)

Madison Jones, Professional and Public Writing, University of Rhode Island, Amelia Moore, Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island

Project Location

University of Rhode Island

Project Description

TThe DWELL Lab at the University of Rhode Island seeks students to assist with its community-based science communication projects. Selected students will contribute to the production of materials for three dynamic projects within the Lab: “The North Woods Project (NWP),” “Visualizing Stormwater Infrastructure,” and “Augmenting Manissean Public Memory on Block Island.” Over the summer, students will collaborate with the team to develop multimedia materials for these projects:

Manissean Tour: Collaborate with the team to develop multimedia materials that explore cultural and historical narratives on Block Island. Assist in content creation and production relevant to the project’s objectives. For more information: https://web.uri.edu/dwell/projects/manissean-tour/

NWP: Contribute to the creation of educational and engaging resources focused on environmental education in URI’s North Woods. For more information: https://web.uri.edu/dwell/projects/north-woods/

Visualizing Stormwater Infrastructure: Aid in producing visual materials and content that communicate the significance of stormwater infrastructure. For more information: https://web.uri.edu/dwell/projects/visualizing-stormwater-infrastructure/

This position presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic student to engage in innovative research and gain valuable hands-on experience in multidisciplinary projects. No experience with augmented reality is required, and students can expect to gain skills in working with digital media.

This project involves field and computational work

Required/Preferred skills

Required: Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively. Proficiency or willingness to learn multimedia production tools and software. Interest in interdisciplinary research and a willingness to work within a collaborative team setting.

Preferred: Pursuing a degree in areas related to digital media, environmental studies, cultural heritage, education, or a relevant field. Experience working with digital and visual media, especially AR/VR development technologies (such as Unity or Vuforia), programming (e.g. R, Python, Matlab), and GIS, as well as experience in science communication and/or community-engaged advocacy are preferred but not required.observations would be a plus. An interest or ability to develop geological sketches or drawings is also desired.

Will the project require transportation to field sites? No

Is this project open to Surf Flex? Yes

In which core facilities might student conduct research? None

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