Fri, Apr 11Fri, Apr 18

Pop-up clothing fundraiser, we will be selling donated clothes to raise money.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

AI and Data Forum with PizzaHosted by the URI Innovation Lab and the Center for Computational Research (CCR)Friday April 18, 2025 Noon – 1:30Two teams that received 2024 CCR (Center for Computational Research) Seed Funding will present outcomes from their convergent/interdisciplinary and data enhanced projects. These presentations will highlight the importance of teams of experts from multiple disciplines to solve the difficult data informed problems of our times. Students, Faculty and Staff from all disciplines are welcome.Advanced statistical modeling in pharmacoepidemiology research to access opioid safety during pregnancy - Associate Professor Sheron (Xuerong) Wen (Pharmacy Practice) and Associate Professor Yichi Zhang (Statistics)The team has conducted Bayesian mediation analyses to identify the mediators and estimate the natural direct and indirect effects of prenatal opioid exposure on long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Further advanced statistical modeling was developed and implemented to examine the direct and indirect interaction effects of concomitant use of prescription opioids and antidepressants in pregnant women on neurodevelopment in their offspring.Development of deep learning models for biological data classification - Associate Professor Ying Zhang (CMB, CELS) and Professor Drew Zhang (College of Business)The team has conducted the following: (1) a comparative study of different deep-learning architectures (i.e. BERT, CNN, and LSTM) and their accuracy in classifying sequencing reads from multiple species; (2) the application of large language models for the classification of DNA sequences.

Join us for lunch as we create space to share your experiences on campus, discuss current events, and connect with other students. Lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch as well.Fostering an inclusive and welcoming community is at the heart of the Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) ‘s work. All events hosted by or in collaboration with the MSSC are open to the entire URI community. We are committed to making URI a place where everyone feels valued, included, and has a true sense of belonging. We look forward to welcoming you!Thursdays 12:30pm- 1:30pmDates:1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/27, 4/10,4/24Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Come watch Rhody Baseball take on Dayton in the first game of the series! All game times are subject to change based on the weather.

Have you ever wondered where the different chemical elements come from? URI's Forensic Science Seminar Series celebrated its 25th year last year. The annual series takes place in the Beaupre Center on Friday afternoons. Today's lecture will examine take guests from the Big Bang all the way to cell phone and battery production. URI Chemical Engineering alumnus Frank Puglia, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, has more than 30 years’ experience in the design, development and production of energy storage systems for advanced applications ranging from the Mars Rovers, Landers, and Science Laboratory to batteries for the next generation of fighter aircraft. He has authored and coauthored numerous papers with various NASA and Navy and Air Force researchers. Mr. Puglia recently returned to URI as an adjunct professor and to complete his PhD degree. He is a regular presenter at Frosty Drew Observatory. During this talk, Mr. Puglia will review the different nuclear physics of how each element is formed and then how Earth’s geological processes helped concentrate these elements into minable ores. A sample of all the ores needed for modern energy storage systems will be on display (from Gold ore, to Lithium ore, to Uranium ore). Many of these elements, especially the Rare Earth Elements (REE)), are at the center of geopolitical conflict so it’s a good time to learn where they come from, why they’re needed and how they got to where they are. Schedule subject to change; email dhilliard@uri.edu to join the email list for updates. Read about the speaking series at https://www.chm.uri.edu/forensics/seminars.php.