Research fellow: Lauren Dansereau Hometown: North Smithfield, RI School: University of Rhode Island Major: Biology Mentors: Marta Gomez-Chiarri, Lindsay Green, David Rowley Project: Allelopathic effects of macroalgae on shellfish larvae in RI under current and projected sea surface temperatures Heading toward her senior year, Lauren Dansereau found herself thinking about research as a possible direction, […]
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“In engineering, you mostly learn from textbooks, classes and labs. You don’t get to go out and do fieldwork. But this, it’s not just the whole math of the ocean. You get to see the whole ecosystem working together.” Research fellow: Hannah Madison Hometown: Latham, NY School: University of Rhode Island Major: Ocean Engineering Mentors: Lindsay […]
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Research fellow: Christopher Anderson Hometown: Johnston, RI School: Community College of Rhode Island Major: Biotechnology Mentors: Marta Gomez-Chiarri (URI), Lindsay Green (URI), David Rowley (URI) Project: Allelopathic effects of macroalgae on shellfish larvae in RI under current and projected sea surface temperatures This summer, Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR awarded 36 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFs) […]
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Research fellow: Nicholas Letarte Hometown: Montgomery County, MD School: University of Rhode Island Major: Marine Biology Mentors: Ashley Hogan, Serena Moseman-Valtierra Project: Impacts of nitrogen and warming on shellfish pathogens and nitrogen cycling Senior Nicholas Letarte is getting a firsthand look at what happens to oysters when they are subjected to the stressors of climate […]
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Research fellow: Katie Lynch Hometown: Londonderry, NH School: University of Rhode Island Major: Marine Biology Mentors: Katelyn Szura, Serena Moseman-Valtierra Project: Testing resilience of coastal wetlands — “Experiments” to reverse nitrogen loading and sea level rise After her experience last year with Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, rising senior Katie […]
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“Looking back, I don’t think I had a complete picture of what working as a scientist really meant.” Research fellow: Rachael Renzi Hometown: Johnston, RI School: University of Rhode Island Major: Biological Sciences Mentors: Tal Ben-Horin (URI), Dina Proestou (USDA Agricultural Research Service) Project: Genetic disease resistance in selectively bred oysters In a small outbuilding […]
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“I wish I had done SURF every year — hands-on experience is the best way to learn.” Research fellow: Aidan Barry Hometown: North Hampton, NH School: University of Rhode Island Major: Biology Mentors: Danielle Perry, Carol Thorber, Serena Moseman-Valtierra Project: Impacts of macroalgal accumulation on salt marsh environments URI senior Aidan Barry’s summer research project puts […]
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Research fellow: Nick Castro Hometown: Hartford, CT School: University of Rhode Island Major: Marine Biology Mentors: Danielle Perry, Carol Thorber, Serena Moseman-Valtierra Project: Impacts of macroalgal accumulation on salt marsh environments A long line of plastic bins sits outside behind the Ann Gall Durbin Aquarium on the URI Bay Campus, the tall reeds of Spartina alterniflora, […]
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As we head into the final weeks of the RI EPSCoR SURF program, I picked up an organic chemistry course at night on top of my research job during the day. And, if things weren’t busy enough, I recently moved into an apartment at Providence College with some other summer research students. Through this and […]
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Research fellow: Ekta Chugh Hometown: Jalandhar, India School: Bryant University Major: Pre-med, Accounting Mentor: Christopher Reid Project: Exploring microscopic life at the edge — Analysis of an estuarine microbial community Ekta Chugh only has one year of undergraduate studies behind her and yet, she describes her RI EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) project with […]
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