RI NSF EPSCoR undergrad research program develops talent and trains young scientists The numbers alone are impressive: Since 2007, Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR has supported 252 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFs) under the mentorship of 87 different faculty members at nine partner institutions. But, the real story — and the impact — lies with the individual students who earn […]
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EPSCoR program advances quest for discovery
Friday, July 31, 2015, the University of Rhode Island hosted the 8th Annual RI SURF Conference, a showcase of summer undergraduate research from across the Ocean State. The event featured opening remarks from Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and student presentations of scientific posters. The conference is co-sponsored by Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR and Rhode Island INBRE. […]
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Salve Regina alum finds lasting impact and value in Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR undergraduate research fellowship program On Friday, July 31, Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR’s 2015 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFs) will present their summer research findings at the 8th Annual RI SURF Conference, hosted by the University of Rhode Island. The event, co-sponsored with Rhode Island INBRE, caps […]
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Research fellow: Timothy “Slater” Roosa Hometown: Woodbury, CT Major: Biology, with environmental science concentration School: Salve Regina University Faculty mentors: Jameson Chace (SRU) & David Borkman (URI) Project: Trophic-level responses to climate driven sea level rise and associated abiotic conditions A recent summer day found Timothy Roosa, who goes by the name Slater, driving the […]
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“SURF has helped me phenomenally with giving me confidence that I’m making the right career choice. I now know that I want to try to save the world day by day and do field work forever.” Research fellow: Katherine (Katie) Jones Hometown: Clifton, NJ Major: Biology (environmental science focus); minor, chemistry School: Salve Regina University […]
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