The changing climate is a motivating factor in Austin Becker’s research to make coastal communities stronger and more resilient to the effects of storms, sea level rise, and other hazards. That research just received a big boost. Professor Becker was just named a 2017 Sloan Research Fellow in Ocean Sciences by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
As URI and the nation celebrate Earth Day, the president reinforces the importance of science and research today.
Celebrate Founders’ Day on the Quad on April 27, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy music, hayrides, Watson House tours, exhibits, and more.
Read the latest issue of QuadAngles Online. Great stories, photos, upcoming URI events, and alumni class notes.
