Summer 2009 Registration Date: Begins February 23, 2009
Fall 2009 Registration Dates:
Freshmen register (0-29.9 credits): April 15 - 24
Apply to be a Pathways For Success in Science Mentor for Fall 2009
What: Work through URI and 4-H clubs to promote science in Providence schools. Involves taking a 3 credit NRS 491 course that meets on Fridays between 3 and 5 pm. Visit a school once a week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for 8 weeks. Saturday volunteering is also available for 5 weeks.
When: Fall 2009 Semester
For More Information and To Apply: Contact Beth McArdle at bmcardle@mail.uri.edu or by phone at 714-1155.
RI EBSCOR launches Spring 2009 Newsletter
What: The Marine Issue of The Current is now available on the RI EPSCoR website. This issue has a complimentary web story on the marine defense industry in the Ocean State. Please visit the RI EPSCoR (link to http://stac.ri.gov/epscor/) website for more information on the interesting marine research, education and industry happening in Rhode Island.
To Access Newsletter: Visit http://stac.ri.gov/epscor/.
For More Information: Contact Ms. Sara MacSorley at 874-2481 or by e-mail at smacsorley@mail.uri.edu.
Win Free Stuff with the URI Summer Session Drawing!
What: The University of Rhode Island is hosting a raffle for student prizes. The prizes include:
- Surfing Lessons (Warm Winds Surf Shop in Narragansett)
- Cool URI Stuff (Beach towels, Frisbees, caps and more!)
- Gift certificates for the Block Island Ferry
- Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards
To Enter: Sign up at http://www.uri.edu/summer/drawing.
Deadline: Names will be collected until May 7 at midnight and winners will be selected on May 8.
Study Abroad at the Smithsonian-Institute and George Mason University for Spring 2010
What: “Grounded in natural science, this interdisciplinary semester combines public policy, sociology, conflict resolution and global awareness. Students take five simultaneous courses: meet formally four hours per day, four days a week, in addition to lab sessions, evening lectures and field trips to locations throughout the Washington, DC area. Like a "study abroad" program, this is an academically intense experience, with students in residence at the Smithsonian. Through active learning, teamwork, field and lab work, use of information technology, public communication, and case studies, students will emerge from the “Conservation Semester” prepared for conservation-related professions and/or graduate study related to biodiversity and conservation.”
To Apply: Visit http://mccs.gmu.edu
For More Information: Contact Anne Merchant at (703)-993-1526 or by e-mail at amarchan@gmu.edu.
New Course Offered for Fall 2009
What: AVS/NFS 504 ~ Food Systems, Sustainability, and Health
When: Thursdays, 1 – 4 pm
Course Description: Students in the course will investigate animal and human health and nutrition in the context of various food systems.
For More Information: Contact Dr. Ingrid Lofgren at ingridlofgren@uri.edu.
Study Abroad/ Internship available at the CIEE Research Station for Fall 2009
When: Aug 22 – Dec 19
Where: CIEE Research Station in Bonaire
What: There are internships available in CIEE Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation program, which serves as study abroad programs. The internship includes research data collection on coral reefs, 3 courses through CIEE and SCUBA diving support.
Eligibility: Must have a BA /BS in Biology with a focus in Marine Biology, Ecology or Biological Oceanography
Deadline to apply: June 15
For More Information and To Apply: Send a cover letter, CV with 3 references, and one letter of recommendation to info@cieebonaire.org. Visit www.cieebonaire.org for more information.
Educational Opportunities for Summer 2009
Dive GIS 2009 - 10-day Summer Course in Italy
When: The course will be offered July 26 - August 4
Where: Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area in Crotone, Italy
What: "Unique training initiative that offers the chance to learn Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing methodologies while becoming a certified SCUBA diver in the context of marine environment management and science."
Open To: All
Last Day To Register: May 31, 2009
For More Information: More information, previous editions photos and reviews and online registration at: www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm or info@mappamondogis.com
URI Study Abroad Trips (Various Trips)
What: URI is offering a variety of study abroad trips for Summer 2009. All trips include specific courses related to the trip and course credit is transferred directly as URI credit.
Where: : Various places such as Cambria, Italy, Ghana and Belize.
Open To: URI students
For More Information or To Apply: Visit http://www.uri.edu/international/study_abroad/summer.htm or call 874-2019.
