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Friday, April 18, 2025
- 12:00 AM1:45 AMChE Grad Seminar - Ting-Yu Shih, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Rhode IslandImproving Cancer Immunotherapies and Targeted Therapies using Engineering StrategiesAbstract:Immunotherapies and targeted therapies are emerging cancer treatments that have demonstrated unprecedented efficacy in subsets of cancer. However, expanded use of these novel therapies to treat other cancers is limited by life-threatening toxicity, resistance to therapy and/or costly manufacturing processes. I will discuss three projects where we utilized engineering strategies to address these issues. First, current cell-based cancer vaccines require costly ex vivo activation that often leads to short lifespan of the transplanted cells and rapid loss of their effector functions. We developed an injectable, pre-formed hydrogel-based cancer vaccine that recruits and modulates specific immune cells in situ and subsequently generates potent anti-tumor responses. I will also discuss a recent project developing self-amplifying RNA cancer vaccines that induce stronger and more durable immunity compared to conventional mRNA vaccines. Lastly, existing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are limited by either heterogeneous drug conjugation at unspecific sites or instability and premature drug release in blood, causing off-target toxicity and reduced efficacy. We synthesized ADCs via supramolecular assembly of coiled coil peptides. This approach allows stable, uniform and site-specific drug conjugation and significantly simplifies ADC production with unprecedented modularity for optimization and development.
- 2:30 AM1hMarine Geology and Geophysics Seminar: Dr. Jordan WostbrockTitle: Reconstructing paleoenvironments using triple oxygen isotope valuesSpeaker: Dr. Jordan Wostbrock, Assistant Professor, Yale UniversityAbstract: The increase of d18O values in the rock record (where older samples have lower d18O values than modern) has been attributed to changing ocean temperature, an increase in the d18O value of the ocean water, or diagenesis obscuring paleoenvironmental information. Unlike conventional δ18O analysis where the formation water’s isotopic value is assumed, paired δ17O-δ18O measurements allow for the water’s isotopic composition to be calculated because there is only one unique solution for equilibrium fractionation using triple oxygen isotope values. This is particularly useful when measuring samples from the rock record, where the water is no longer present. These measurements are also useful for a definitive identification of diagenesis – samples that fall off the unique triple oxygen isotope equilibrium curve must have undergone some degree of diagenesis. A fluid-rock mixing model can be used to ‘see through’ alteration in samples such that the initial temperature of formation and the oxygen isotope value of the water in which the carbonate formed can be calculated. In this talk, I will present the first carbonate-water triple oxygen isotope equilibrium curve. I will then use the equilibrium curve to compare the triple oxygen isotope values of Phanerozoic brachiopods. Lastly, I will present results from carbonate concretions from the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway that combines triple oxygen isotope measurements with carbonate clumped isotope measurements (D47 values) to better understand the diagenetic history of the carbonate concretions.
- 8:00 AM9hITS Service Desk Open Hours
- 8:00 AM9hITS Virtual Service DeskHelpdesk@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: ITS Virtual Service Desk (Friday) Time: Sep 6, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Fri, until May 30, 2025, 39 occurrence(s) Sep 6, 2024 08:00 AM Sep 13, 2024 08:00 AM Sep 20, 2024 08:00 AM Sep 27, 2024 08:00 AM Oct 4, 2024 08:00 AM Oct 11, 2024 08:00 AM Oct 18, 2024 08:00 AM Oct 25, 2024 08:00 AM Nov 1, 2024 08:00 AM Nov 8, 2024 08:00 AM Nov 15, 2024 08:00 AM Nov 22, 2024 08:00 AM Nov 29, 2024 08:00 AM Dec 6, 2024 08:00 AM Dec 13, 2024 08:00 AM Dec 20, 2024 08:00 AM Dec 27, 2024 08:00 AM Jan 3, 2025 08:00 AM Jan 10, 2025 08:00 AM Jan 17, 2025 08:00 AM Jan 24, 2025 08:00 AM Jan 31, 2025 08:00 AM Feb 7, 2025 08:00 AM Feb 14, 2025 08:00 AM Feb 21, 2025 08:00 AM Feb 28, 2025 08:00 AM Mar 7, 2025 08:00 AM Mar 14, 2025 08:00 AM Mar 21, 2025 08:00 AM Mar 28, 2025 08:00 AM Apr 4, 2025 08:00 AM Apr 11, 2025 08:00 AM Apr 18, 2025 08:00 AM Apr 25, 2025 08:00 AM May 2, 2025 08:00 AM May 9, 2025 08:00 AM May 16, 2025 08:00 AM May 23, 2025 08:00 AM May 30, 2025 08:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/tJMrfuqgqzsjHtdJUupAz4pqikhJHC8LL4IJ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCvqDIpEtGVuR2ERowEBIr4b_zwmGJEgrdZtirwEwFJNhPnP-lKGJpcSPT8 Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/97693850943?pwd=i1GlHBhardKJJMdDCdcMrKgUlYz3bu.1 Meeting ID: 976 9385 0943 Passcode: 111597 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,97693850943#,,,,*111597# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,97693850943#,,,,*111597# US --- Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US Meeting ID: 976 9385 0943 Passcode: 111597 Find your local number: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/u/adN8AvhzF2 --- Join by SIP • 97693850943@zoomcrc.com --- Join by H.323 • 162.255.37.11 (US West) • 162.255.36.11 (US East) • 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) • 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) • 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) • 213.244.140.110 (Germany) • 103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney) • 103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne) • 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) • 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) • 159.124.132.243 (Mexico) • 159.124.168.213 (Canada Toronto) • 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) • 207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo) • 149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) Meeting ID: 976 9385 0943 Passcode: 111597
- 10:00 AM1hBrightspace Integration Migration Drop-In
- 10:00 AM1h 30mAI Lab Workshops: Generative AIFri, Apr 11Fri, Apr 18
- 10:00 AM1h 30mAI Lab Workshops: Generative AIFri, Apr 11Fri, Apr 18
- 11:00 AM4hNifty ThriftyPop-up clothing fundraiser, we will be selling donated clothes to raise money.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 11:00 AM4hNifty ThriftyPop-up clothing fundraiser, we will be selling donated clothes to raise money.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 12:00 PM1h 30mAI Big Data ForumAI 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.
- 12:30 PM1hChat & ChewJoin 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.
- 12:30 PM1hChat & ChewJoin 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.
- 12:30 PM1hChat & ChewJoin 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.
- 1:30 PM2hTLS-Ed Tech Faculty Drop-in Supportit-tls@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/97086822983?pwd=kPfpwxCETprxHoO2dGmC4zAZSZkbGy.1Meeting ID: 970 8682 2983 Passcode: 912345---One tap mobile +13052241968,,97086822983#,,,,*912345# US +13092053325,,97086822983#,,,,*912345# US---Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 970 8682 2983 Passcode: 912345Find your local number: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/u/ab84jWgE4s---Join by SIP • 97086822983@zoomcrc.com---Join by H.323 • 144.195.19.161 (US West) • 206.247.11.121 (US East) • 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) • 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) • 159.124.15.191 (Amsterdam Netherlands) • 159.124.47.249 (Germany) • 159.124.104.213 (Australia Sydney) • 159.124.74.212 (Australia Melbourne) • 170.114.180.219 (Singapore) • 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) • 159.124.132.243 (Mexico) • 159.124.168.213 (Canada Toronto) • 159.124.196.25 (Canada Vancouver) • 170.114.194.163 (Japan Tokyo) • 147.124.100.25 (Japan Osaka)Meeting ID: 970 8682 2983 Passcode: 912345
- 3:00 PM1hRhody Baseball vs. DaytonCome watch Rhody Baseball take on Dayton in the first game of the series! All game times are subject to change based on the weather.
- 3:30 PM1hDefending the indigentURI'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 tackle “Defending the indigent,” Fred Whitehurst, retired FBI, defense attorney. 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.
- 4:00 PM2hDAI Drop-In HoursNeed assistance navigating accommodations or resources on campus? Our Drop-in Hours are a welcoming space where you can meet with a Student Resource Mentor to get personalized guidance on things like:Discussing accommodations with professorsSigning up for the Academic Testing CenterImproving organizational skillsAccessing campus resources and servicesand More! Whether you have specific questions or just want to chat about how your semester is going, we're here to support you. No appointment necessary—just stop by!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 4:00 PM2hDAI Drop-In HoursNeed assistance navigating accommodations or resources on campus? Our Drop-in Hours are a welcoming space where you can meet with a Student Resource Mentor to get personalized guidance on things like:Discussing accommodations with professorsSigning up for the Academic Testing CenterImproving organizational skillsAccessing campus resources and servicesand More! Whether you have specific questions or just want to chat about how your semester is going, we're here to support you. No appointment necessary—just stop by!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 4:30 PM1h 30mURI Water Polo ClinicsWelcome to the URI Water Polo Clinic, where we offer a comprehensive and structured learning experience for all skill levels. Led by experienced coaches, including current and former players with a deep understanding of the game, our clinic is designed to develop each athlete’s abilities in a progressive, supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our clinic will help you build confidence in the water and grow your love for the sport of water polo!Our Clinic Focuses on Progressive Learning:Introduction to Water Polo Fundamentals: For beginners, we start with the basics: understanding the game’s rules, learning how to tread water, and mastering the basic strokes needed for effective movement. Our coaches break down each step to ensure you’re comfortable in the water and confident in your abilities.Building Core Skills: Once you’re comfortable in the water, we’ll focus on core skills such as passing, shooting, and positioning. Coaches will teach you the proper techniques for each skill, emphasizing how to work as a team, control the ball, and move efficiently.Developing Tactics & Strategy: As athletes progress, we introduce fundamental game strategies such as offensive and defensive positioning, the importance of spacing, and communication in the pool. Our goal is to help each participant develop a deeper understanding of game flow and tactics.Scrimmaging & Game Play: As athletes become more proficient, we move toward scrimmaging. These friendly matches allow you to apply what you’ve learned in a game setting while receiving real-time feedback from our experienced coaches. Scrimmages help improve decision-making, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to live game situations.Advanced Techniques & Competitive Play: For more advanced players, we focus on fine-tuning skills, improving game IQ, and preparing for competitive play. Through focused drills and simulated game situations, athletes learn how to take their performance to the next level.Our coaches, who bring years of experience from competitive water polo, work closely with each athlete to ensure they are progressing at their own pace while receiving personalized attention. No matter your starting point, we are here to help you grow as a water polo player.For more information, updates, and highlights from our clinics, check out OUR LINKTREE and INSTAGRAM!Join us at URI Water Polo Club clinics located at the Tootell Aquatic Center, where we dive deep into learning, progress, and fun in the water!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 4:30 PM1h 30mURI Water Polo ClinicsWelcome to the URI Water Polo Clinic, where we offer a comprehensive and structured learning experience for all skill levels. Led by experienced coaches, including current and former players with a deep understanding of the game, our clinic is designed to develop each athlete’s abilities in a progressive, supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our clinic will help you build confidence in the water and grow your love for the sport of water polo!Our Clinic Focuses on Progressive Learning:Introduction to Water Polo Fundamentals: For beginners, we start with the basics: understanding the game’s rules, learning how to tread water, and mastering the basic strokes needed for effective movement. Our coaches break down each step to ensure you’re comfortable in the water and confident in your abilities.Building Core Skills: Once you’re comfortable in the water, we’ll focus on core skills such as passing, shooting, and positioning. Coaches will teach you the proper techniques for each skill, emphasizing how to work as a team, control the ball, and move efficiently.Developing Tactics & Strategy: As athletes progress, we introduce fundamental game strategies such as offensive and defensive positioning, the importance of spacing, and communication in the pool. Our goal is to help each participant develop a deeper understanding of game flow and tactics.Scrimmaging & Game Play: As athletes become more proficient, we move toward scrimmaging. These friendly matches allow you to apply what you’ve learned in a game setting while receiving real-time feedback from our experienced coaches. Scrimmages help improve decision-making, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to live game situations.Advanced Techniques & Competitive Play: For more advanced players, we focus on fine-tuning skills, improving game IQ, and preparing for competitive play. Through focused drills and simulated game situations, athletes learn how to take their performance to the next level.Our coaches, who bring years of experience from competitive water polo, work closely with each athlete to ensure they are progressing at their own pace while receiving personalized attention. No matter your starting point, we are here to help you grow as a water polo player.For more information, updates, and highlights from our clinics, check out OUR LINKTREE and INSTAGRAM!Join us at URI Water Polo Club clinics located at the Tootell Aquatic Center, where we dive deep into learning, progress, and fun in the water!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 5:00 PM2hEarth Day EventWe plan to collaborate with Outing Club in celebration of Earth Day. We will be hosting a cleanup at Narragansett Town Beach, followed by a picnic and sunset beach social to celebrate both Earth Day and the end of the semester.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 5:00 PM2hEarth Day EventWe plan to collaborate with Outing Club in celebration of Earth Day. We will be hosting a cleanup at Narragansett Town Beach, followed by a picnic and sunset beach social to celebrate both Earth Day and the end of the semester.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 7:30 PM1hGuys and Dolls, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Abe Burrows and Jo SwerlingHailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. "Count me squarely in the Guys and Dolls camp. If there's a flaw to be found in the 1950 'music fable of Broadway,' based on characters created by journalist/short story writer Damon Runyon, it's not in the Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows' drum-tight book. And it's certainly not in Frank Loesser's honey of a score." -New York Stage Review
- 7:30 PM1hGuys and Dolls, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Abe Burrows and Jo SwerlingHailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. "Count me squarely in the Guys and Dolls camp. If there's a flaw to be found in the 1950 'music fable of Broadway,' based on characters created by journalist/short story writer Damon Runyon, it's not in the Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows' drum-tight book. And it's certainly not in Frank Loesser's honey of a score." -New York Stage Review