Hallie Grace Brown was a 2024 Agriculture and Food Systems Fellow. An animal science major, she worked with the RI Division of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture to promote public health and safe local farming practices. Read more: web.uri.edu/cels/news/brow…

Join fellow Rhody Rams for URI Day of Giving on April 23! This is a 24-hour opportunity to celebrate the CELS community by helping fund scholarships, supporting groundbreaking science, and empowering future leaders! Make your gift at alumni.uri.edu/cels #URIDayofGiving

You are invited to hear climate activist and author Genevieve Guenther discuss her recent book about fossil-fuel propaganda in conversation with Washington Post reporter Daniel Wolfe, at 5pm on Thursday, April 24, in the URI Welcome Center. All are welcome!

Brianna Pizzano, a senior double majoring in animal science and marine biology, has been a key contributor to research on beluga whales. More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/bria…

As part of an Agriculture and Food Systems Fellowship, Rowan Valle worked with Professor John Taylor to study food networks of immigrant groups in Providence. More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/vall…

"I chose CELS because of the close knit environment in the cell and molecular biology department," Johanyx Rodriguez says. "And the research in CELS is so diverse!" Read More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/seni…

Senior Spotlight! Geosciences major Lara Thaner worked as an undergraduate research assistant in the URI Laboratory of Soil Ecology and Microbiology, went on a J-Term trip to Indonesia, mapped rock formations at Beavertail State Park, and more. More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/seni…

Climate change is threatening Prudence Island's drinking water. Hydrologist and URI Professor Soni Pradhanang weighs in: ripbs.org/news-and-cultu…

Sofia Piccone ‘25 earned her scientific scuba diving certification, researched Caribbean octocoral morphology and physiology, photographed Astrangia poculata (Rhode Island’s state coral) at Fort Wetherill, assisted with a Narragansett Bay. Read More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/seni…

Kylie Mastropolo interned with the Buttonwood Park Zoo this past semester, observing harbor seals and learning to identify their behavioral patterns. Read More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/kyli…

Kylie Mastropolo interned with the Buttonwood Park Zoo this past semester, observing harbor seals and learning to identify their behavioral patterns. Read More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/kyli…

Three medical laboratory science majors recently won awards for research posters presented at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – Central New England conference. Read More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/medi…

URI is pleased to announce Jean VanderGheynst has been named dean of URI CELS. A respected educator, researcher, and higher education leader, she brings vision, experience, and a passion for impactful research. Please join us in welcoming her! ➡️ uri.edu/news/2025/05/u…

In 2018 URI professor Brad Wetherbee began what is now known as URI Shark Camp to introduce students from underserved communities to the biological sciences and marine science programs at URI. This year, Shark Camp sets sail July 21-25. Read more: uri.edu/news/2025/05/u…

Graduating senior James Gbaba, who will receive his degree in cell and molecular biology this weekend, found a welcoming community at URI—as well as his niche in health research. More: uri.edu/news/2025/05/c…

Rachel Schwartz is passionate about training researchers to efficiently and effectively manage and analyze their data. Also, to apply novel methods that she is developing to understand genome diversity and evolution. Read more: Photo: Beau Jones

Recent marine biology graduate Lindsey Reimels '25 received a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to continue her research into the relationship between baleen whales and microplastics. More: uri.edu/news/2025/05/c…

An increasing range of career trajectories depend on mastering advanced techniques with complex data analysis. Our new graduate certificate in econometrics and data analysis is designed to boost job market competitiveness in a flexible environment. More: uri.edu/news/2025/05/n…

As Narragansett Bay Riverkeeper with Save The Bay, Kate McPherson ’03 works on preserving and restoring the health of the Narragansett Bay watershed. Her efforts include managing the invasive Phragmites australis and its threats to local ecosystems. More: web.uri.edu/cels/news/mcph…

Alyson McCann of URI Coop Ext Water Quality Program will hold a free program on Wednesday, July 9, at 6pm at the Cross’ Mills Public Library to provide residents with information on private well water testing, treatment, and maintenance. uri.edu/news/2025/06/s…