EPSCoR Co-Principal Investigator Associate professor Dean, School of Arts & Sciences Phone: 401-865-2259 Email: sadamus@providence.edu Background Sheila Adamus Liotta was appointed the first dean of the School of Arts & Sciences in 2009. She most recently served as special assistant to the vice president for academic affairs. She served as chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for […]

Associate professor, chemistry Roger Williams University Phone: 401.254.3453 Email: nbreen@rwu.edu Research Nancy Breen teaches analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis, and classes in the general chemistry sequence.  Her doctoral and post-doctoral work was in the field of Raman Spectroscopy.  Currently, her research uses Gas Chromatography to determine the fatty acid profile of various marine samples including aquacultured […]

Associate professor, biology and biomedical sciences, environmental studies Salve Regina University Phone: 401.341.3204 Email: jameson.chace@salve.edu Research Jameson Chace’s area of research is primarily avian ecology, primarily how landscapes affect bird populations and communities. His current work involves exploring broader aspects of avian responses to the environment. Studying sea duck wintering populations off Newport Neck has […]

Associate professor, Department of Science and Technology Bryant University Phone: 401.232.6233 Email: dlm1@bryant.edu Research Dan McNally’s academic interests focus on environmental toxicology and risk assessment, green technologies for sustainability, and investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. His research interests include factors affecting bioremediation of contaminated sediments: biodegradability and bioavailability, trace metal uptake by vegetation grown on […]