The RI Network for Excellence in Science and Technology (RI-NEST), through RI NSF EPSCoR, is coordinating and strengthening Rhode Island’s research ecosystem, emboldening unique partnerships with non-profit and industry organizations to develop use-inspired innovation that will benefit communities throughout the state and society at large. Through its Core Programs, faculty and students gain deeper experience and insight with research and broader impacts work across this ecosystem. 

SURF

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) introduces students over 10 weeks to marine science and engineering research.

Undergrad Research

Vis-a-Thon @RISD

Faculty and students explore how art-based approaches can advance their research and reveal new opportunities for connecting with diverse audiences.

Visualizing Science

SciArt @CCRI

CCRI students explore shared subject matter through observation and interpretation, challenging each other’s ways of working.

Observing & interpreting

The Open Newsroom

Undergraduates assume the role of a local journalist and develop a deeper understanding of science issues facing RI, reporting for communities they care most about.

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RI Data Discovery Center @Brown

Dive deep into key, long-term datasets that capture the ecological changes happening across Narragansett Bay and how they may impact Rhode Island communities.

Explore

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