Welcome:
A Message from the Dean

Dean Raymond M. Wright explores the importance of research and outlines the college's plan to focus research around seven contemporary themes. Read the message.

Feature Stories

Special Section:
Introducing our research themes

At the College of Engineering, we believe in work that betters society. We know that the greatest advancements come from interdisciplinary teams sharing knowledge. It's why the college is focusing research around seven themes that reach every corner of society.

Our faculty and students research advancements in biomedical technology, water treatment, advanced structures and materials, sophisticated sensors, cyber security, nanotechnology and alternative energy. And, as a whole, they contribute to a better world. Explore our themes.

Research: Dirty water kills 2 million annually; a solution starts here

More than two million people die annually from water-borne illnesses, while billions more suffer from its effects. Engineering Assistant Professor Vinka Oyanedel-Craver's novel research aims to change that, starting with one small village in Guatemala. Read the story and watch the video.

Innovation: Designing speedy digital brains

When your computer opens a file with lightning speed, you may just have Professor Qing Yang to thank. For 24 years, Yang has developed and patented methods integrated into computers around the globe. Read the story.

Student Profile: Vigeant lending a hand in Guatemala

Senior Marc Vigeant believes that engineers should better society. This summer he will practice what he preaches in San Mateo Ixtatan, Guatemala. There, he will lead a team of URI students building a water treatment system for a school. Read the story.

A URI alumna delivers two space shuttles, Professor Arijit Bose takes leading research position, the International Engineering Program is nationally recognized, engineering students win Goldwater and U.S. Navy scholarships and more.