At the University of Rhode Island, discovery drives change. Scientists are sharpening climate models and deepening our understanding of ocean currents. Visionary creative thinkers are reimagining the arts, making them more inclusive and accessible. Health experts are accelerating breakthrough therapies for a range of diseases.
Every day, URI researchers turn big ideas into meaningful impact—tackling today’s toughest challenges while unlocking tomorrow’s possibilities.
Latest stories
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 15, 2026 – A study led by Nekehia Quashie, an assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island’s College of Health Sciences, examined how different African American age groups felt about the responsibility of supporting older adults. The research compared whether African American young adults (ages 18–39), midlife […]
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 13, 2026 – As spaceflight continues to evolve, direct energy propulsion for interstellar exploration—or DEEP-IN, which uses photonic laser propulsion to propel spacecrafts into outer space—could be a gamechanger for humans to travel into deep space. Philip Lubin, a physics professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, will explain how […]
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 13, 2026 – In his fifth State of the University address delivered Thursday, Oct. 8, at Edwards Hall, University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange noted the many achievements of the University community while calling for “greater investment across the board” so that URI has the resources it needs to meet […]
Impacting exploration
Advancing breakthrough research
Scientists estimate that as much as 91% of marine species have yet to be classified, and more than 80% of the ocean is still unmapped and unexplored. Ocean engineering and oceanography professor Brennan Phillips developing next-generation technology to reveal some of the sea’s most fragile life-forms—and to push deep-sea discovery to depths previously unknown.
Impacting wellness
Solving the neuroscience puzzle
URI researchers are working to better diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. At the same time, they’re uncovering the factors that can help keep our brains healthier, longer.
Research by College
Across every college, URI faculty, students, and staff are advancing research and scholarship in the sciences, business, engineering, oceanography, education, and the arts.
