“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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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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Research fellow: Natalie Gambrell Hometown: North Kingstown, RI School: Roger Williams University Major, minor: Biochemistry, Psychology For Natalie Gambrell, bringing greater understanding to the impact of climate change on marine life and ecosystems means digging deep in the ocean floor for answers. Working with chemistry Associate Professor Stephen K. O’Shea, Gambrell says her Summer Undergraduate […]
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“The full-time research environment is great; it’s not something that you can find in just any internship. Plus, the experience to work with a renowned professor, make other connections, and expand my own horizons has been extremely beneficial. I’m incredibly lucky to have been offered this opportunity.” Research fellow: Kiserian Jackson Hometown: Brockton, MA School: […]
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Research fellow: Rebecca Gow Hometown: Worcester, MA School: Roger Williams University Majors: Biology, Engineering Last semester, Rebecca Gow, a rising junior, added engineering as her second major. And now, this summer, as a Rhode Island EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF), she is writing code and building circuit boards. “This is all new to me,” […]
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Research fellow: Joe Barnes Hometown: Suffield, CT School: University of Rhode Island Majors: Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, Biology Scientists know what happens with climate change — increased ocean temperatures, heavier rainfalls in shorter periods of time, higher emissions of greenhouse gases, and bigger loads of nutrients flushing into coastal waters. The question remains, however, exactly what […]
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Research fellow: Brooke Fenderson Hometown: Hampton, NH School: Roger Williams University Major; minors: Biology; Math, Chemistry, Public Health Almost halfway through her Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship with Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR, Brooke Fenderson, a rising junior, remains undecided about exactly which direction she wants to head in after graduation. But at this moment, she knows […]
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“We don’t know enough about seaweed and there’s still so much to learn. I think that’s what makes phycology so intriguing.” Research fellow: Alicia Beauvais Hometown: North Attleboro, Mass. School: Roger Williams University Majors: Marine Biology and Environmental Science Alicia Beauvais arrived on the Roger Williams campus geared toward marine biology, with the intention of […]
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Research fellow: Evan Ernst Hometown: Clifton, NY School: University of Rhode Island Major: Marine Biology Evan Ernst grew up in New York state, just north of Albany, about four and a half hours from the ocean. But, out of sight did not mean out of mind. When the time came to choose a college and […]
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