Art League RI and the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography are featuring the works of artists and scientists in a new exhibition titled “The Synergy Project: A Collaboration of Art and Science” at Studio Blue on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus.With its goal to communicate oceanographic research to wider audiences through art exhibits and events, The Synergy Project has paired artists across many mediums with scientists from URI and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since 2020. This third Synergy Project group exhibition features 50 pieces from returning artists and scientists as well as new work exploring new topics. Each exhibition is an opportunity for guests to learn about ocean science in an engaging and unconventional way, prompting new conversations about science and its importance in climate regulation and ocean health with communities near and far.

There are many benefits to studying abroad or away. This is your first step to learn about the benefits and explore international and national study away opportunities! Once you attend this session you can begin meeting one-on-one with an education abroad advisor and filling out your application for a study away program.The session will explain the different types of study abroad/study away programs offered at URI, their basic financial structures, and a review of helpful tips to navigate our website to gain even more important information. You will also be able to ask questionsMake sure to register by clicking the event website below.

Attention Students! Are you looking for an internship or job?Join us for the URI Communication & Media Career Fair!Memorial Union BallroomThursday February 27, 2025 from 11:00-2:00REGISTER HEREMeet with employers from various industries who are interested in hiring students in the Harrington School of Communication & Media for internships and jobs! Make connections with employers now, even if you're not quite ready to apply yet!Not sure how to navigate a career fair? Reach out to your Career Education Specialist (https://web.uri.edu/career/meet-with-a-ces/ ) in Roosevelt Hall to make an appointment to have your resume reviewed and learn more. Drop In sessions are available as well- check our website for Drop-In hours.As always, professional attire is encouraged but not mandatory. This and ALL career events are FREE to students and alumni.Registration is not mandatory- so save the date!

Q.P.R. stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer are the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. In this one hour training you can learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to get help. Free and open to the entire URI Community, students faculty and staff.To register for a training sing up HERE or email urihealthpromotion@uri.edu.Sponsored by URI Health PromotionVisit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

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 and to RSVP.

Péclet (Pe) dependent dynamics and interactions in chemically active dropletsArtificially propelled droplets are captivating active soft matter systems with the potential to mimic biological motion and have the potential to be used as as advanced micro-cargo transporters. In this study, we investigate the motion of micellar solubilization-driven oil (5CB) droplets in an aqueous medium containing the surfactant TTAB. The process of micellar solubilization induces a spontaneous asymmetry in interfacial surfactant concentration, generating an interfacial tension gradient that propels the droplet through imbalanced Marangoni stresses. During propulsion, the droplets release a chemical field of filled micelles, referred to as solutes, whose advection-diffusion behavior—characterized by the non-dimensional Péclet number (Pe)—significantly influences droplet motion.By introducing macromolecular (high molecular weight PEO) additives into the aqueous phase, we demonstrate for the first time a Pe-dependent transition in droplet swimming behavior. At high Pe, droplets exhibit a conventional pusher mode with random trajectories, while at low Pe, they transition to a puller mode characterized by more persistent motion. Our findings further reveal that tuning Pe provides a mechanism to modulate the pair-interactions between droplets by altering the underlying chemical and hydrodynamic fields. At low Pe, interactions are dominated by chemo-repulsive effects that prevent physical contact and, in multi-body systems, promote the emergence of ordered structures. Conversely, at higher Pe, hydrodynamic interactions become predominant, enabling physical engagement between droplets. Additionally, we establish that chemo-repulsive deflection or rebounding of droplets is influenced by their inherent chemical polarity, governed by Pe, irrespective of their approach orientation. Overall, by demonstrating the capability to adjust Pe, we demonstrate the ability to selectively manipulate chemical and hydrodynamic inter-droplet interactions, which play a pivotal role in shaping the emergent collective behavior of the system.