Newly added Political Science professor, Daniel Carrigg set to give ‘down and dirty’ lessons about politics in class. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Carrigg Daniel Carrigg may be a new lecturer in the political science department at the University of Rhode Island, but he is certainly not new to the school. Carrigg started at URI in the…
Microplastics are everywhere. They are on our streets, in our clothes, in beauty products and now they are in our oceans. But how are they affecting the world’s seas? Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are starting to tackle the complex issue of microplastics in the ocean. Focusing on Narragansett Bay, the husband-wife team of…
The marine affairs program is celebrating its 50th year at the University. Photo by Greg Clark. Founded in 1970, the marine affairs program has been a staple in the University’s prowess for ocean-related education for the past 50 years. According to the department of marine affairs website, “The University of Rhode Island was the first…
Professor Stephan Grilli stands with his model that depicts how volcanic eruptions cause tsunamis. Photo by Grace DeSanti. A professor is working to prepare the Eastern Seaboard for catastrophic tsunamis A massive tsunami could hit the East Coast of the U.S. one day, and a University of Rhode Island professor is taking charge by developing…
Dr. Joshua Cinner discusses the actions that harm coral reefs all over the world and how we can protect them going forward. Photo by James McIntosh. Distinguished International Scholar Discusses bright spots on coral reefs In the first Distinguished Visiting International Scholar event of the year, University of Rhode Island Marine Affairs program alumnus Dr….
Thomas Coolbaugh spoke to students on methods to limit the of impact oil spills on the ecosystem and communities. | Photo by Greg Clark. Last Thursday, ExxonMobil’s oil spill response advisor, Thomas Coolbaugh, spoke about the use of dispersants in limiting the effects an oil spill has on the environment and surrounding communities. Dispersants is…
Professional surfer Kyle Thiermann, will lead a talk focused on marine debris clogging the oceans at the “Surfing for a Change” event on April 10, put on by the Office of Sustainability. Thiermann professionally surfs for the clothing brand Patagonia, hosts his own weekly podcast and founded the organization Surfing For Change. During his…
The Graduate School of Oceanography was given a $1 million donation by the president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company to fund a new building. Photo by Anna Meassick. The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) has received a $1 million donation which will go towards funding a new building. Stephen Greenlee, the current…
Max Zavell (middle left) is the recipient of a NOAA Holling’s Scholarship. Photo courtesy of Max Zavell. A marine biology major at the University of Rhode Island, junior Max Zavell, has been named as a recipient of the prestigious National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) Hollings Scholarship. The Hollings Scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship…
The URI library hosted a seminar on copyright right and different types of licensure that was open and free to the community. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island library held the Search Savvy Seminar for students and faculty to better understand how to license their creative works last Friday. The event was…