Research fellow: Ryan Vallee Hometown: Cumberland, RI School: University of Rhode Island Majors: Chemistry, Physics Ryan Vallee, a rising junior, first tried to secure a position in a research lab his freshman year, but lacked both time and experience. Then, during the fall of his sophomore year, he took an organic chemistry lab, which gave […]
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“Now, I’m more excited and more willing to learn. I don’t think I’ve ever been as happy or proud with what I’ve done with my work as I am now.” Research fellow: Brooks Barrett Hometown: Rockport, MA School: Roger Williams University Major; minor: Marine Biology; Environmental Science (core concentration in Global Communications) Brooks Barrett’s original […]
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Research fellow: Skyler Roberts Hometown: West Bridgewater, MA School: Roger Williams University Majors: Marine Biology, Environmental Science Heading into her junior year, Skyler Roberts had little experience working in a diagnostics research lab and none conducting molecular biology research. But, last month, five weeks into her full-time, paid Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) with Rhode […]
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“The experience lets you know basically how scientists operate, what it’s like to do research. It’s something that needs to be experienced firsthand to get an idea of what is involved.” Research fellow: Samuel Costa Hometown: Coventry, RI School: University of Rhode Island Major; minor: Biological Sciences; Chemistry For Samuel Costa, a rising senior in […]
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Research fellow: Xuefei Yang Hometown: Beijing, China School: Rhode Island School of Design Major: Industrial Design Xuefei Yang, a rising junior, voices a clear vision for her future path: “The conservation issue is pretty serious. I want to contribute to help make the Earth a better place.” With that goal in mind, Yang secured a […]
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URI to host 10th Annual SURF Conference July 28 College and university students from across Rhode Island will present their summer research work Friday, July 28, 2017, when they gather for the 10th Annual Rhode Island Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) Conference — the state’s largest exhibition of undergraduate research. Co-sponsored by Rhode Island IDeA […]
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“I keep learning new techniques and procedures, and we read papers as a lab group. It’s stuff like this that really sparks an interest for learning more. Sometimes, it’s hard to find that passion in the classroom.” Research fellow: Ana McMenamin Hometown: Vienna, VA School: University of Rhode Island Major: Marine Biology Ana McMenamin grew […]
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The Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting partners with Rhode Island EPSCoR to help Ocean State scientists develop and refine their science communication skills. Metcalf Executive Director Sunshine Menezes talks about the critical importance of science communication and the efforts of the Metcalf-RI EPSCoR collaboration.
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Research fellow: Emma Nassaney Hometown: Lincoln, RI School: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL Major: Marine Science, biology focus Rising senior Emma Nassaney attends college on the Gulf Coast of Florida, but she returned home to the Ocean State this summer to take advantage of an exciting research opportunity with Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR. As a […]
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Research fellow: Sara Hunt Hometown: Kingston, NH School: Roger Williams University Majors: Biology, Chemistry Having worked in a research lab for the past year, Sara Hunt, a rising junior, finds herself in a common place as many of her peers — exploring her chosen field of study, developing skills, and learning techniques. And yet, the question […]
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