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Category: Undergraduate Research

SURFO SPECIAL: Understanding Cold-Water Corals
Undergraduate Research

SURFO SPECIAL: Understanding Cold-Water Corals

SURFO student, HuxleyAnn Huefner, describes her summer research on deep-water corals.
August 28, 2022 Diana Fontaine
SURFO SPECIAL: Robots and Velcro:  How You’re $2,500 Away from Being an Oceanographer
Undergraduate Research

SURFO SPECIAL: Robots and Velcro: How You’re $2,500 Away from Being an Oceanographer

SURFO student, Ashley Hutchins, describes her summer research on a cool remote controlled vehicle known as GeoFF.
August 27, 2022August 26, 2022 Diana Fontaine
Deep Learning of the “Sea”: Using Artificial Intelligence to Better Understand our Earth’s Climate
Undergraduate Research

Deep Learning of the “Sea”: Using Artificial Intelligence to Better Understand our Earth’s Climate

Exploring ocean sea surface temperature datasets might be the answer to understanding our Earth’s climate.
September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Diana Fontaine
Is coastline seaweed in danger?
Undergraduate Research

Is coastline seaweed in danger?

Seaweed growing on shores must survive between tides. But climate change may threaten those hardy species.
September 11, 2021September 12, 2021 Anastasia Yandulskaya
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves: Verifying models to predict future oceans
Undergraduate Research

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves: Verifying models to predict future oceans

Predicting tomorrow's ocean conditions relies on improving models, today. This summer, SURFO student Katharina Gallmeier worked on just that.
September 4, 2021September 7, 2021 Ellie Oldach
That’s a weird thermometer! Using changes in the travel time of sound to monitor changes in ocean temperatures
Undergraduate Research

That’s a weird thermometer! Using changes in the travel time of sound to monitor changes in ocean temperatures

How can we use the speed of sound in seawater to track ocean temperatures and study climate change?
September 4, 2021August 31, 2021 Jiwoon Park
SURFO SPECIAL: Robotic Takeover in the 21st Century: Using Self-Driving Vehicles to Better Evaluate Our Water Quality
Undergraduate Research

SURFO SPECIAL: Robotic Takeover in the 21st Century: Using Self-Driving Vehicles to Better Evaluate Our Water Quality

Each summer, the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) hosts undergraduate students from all over the country…
September 4, 2021September 7, 2021 Ashley Mickens
Puerto Rico and the Blue Economy: Towards an Energy Independent Island
Undergraduate Research

Puerto Rico and the Blue Economy: Towards an Energy Independent Island

After Hurricane Maria, parts of Puerto Rico had no power for over a year. Can clean energy help?
August 28, 2021August 30, 2021 Kristin Huizenga
Bay Watch: Tracking Long-term Changes in Nutrients and Phytoplankton Composition in Narragansett Bay, RI
Undergraduate Research

Bay Watch: Tracking Long-term Changes in Nutrients and Phytoplankton Composition in Narragansett Bay, RI

Phytoplankton composition can vary based on environmental changes. How can we study these important organisms over time?
August 28, 2021August 30, 2021 Diana Fontaine
Studying tiny ocean organisms on a large scale: How do we make sure we have accurate, useful data?
Undergraduate Research

Studying tiny ocean organisms on a large scale: How do we make sure we have accurate, useful data?

Studying phytoplankton across the Northeast U.S. Shelf is much more accessible with continuous chlorophyll-a data, but the data may need…
August 28, 2021August 30, 2021 Megan Chen
SURFO Special: Examining Atlantic cod populations on Northeast Atlantic through morphometric analysis
Biology Fisheries Methodology Undergraduate Research

SURFO Special: Examining Atlantic cod populations on Northeast Atlantic through morphometric analysis

It's important to understand the species specifics for proper fisheries management. Learn about how URI GSO's SURFO, Angel Reyes, used…
October 10, 2020October 7, 2020 Anne M. Hartwell
SURFO Special: Has COVID-19 Affected Plane Emissions?
Climate Change Human impacts Undergraduate Research

SURFO Special: Has COVID-19 Affected Plane Emissions?

Since March, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on how we live our day-to-day lives. But how has it changed…
October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Nyla Husain
SURFO Special: The Power of a Swirl
Physical oceanography Undergraduate Research

SURFO Special: The Power of a Swirl

What makes the Mid Atlantic Bight off the U.S. East Coast so unique? SURFO student Madeline Mamer spent this past…
October 3, 2020October 2, 2020 Nyla Husain
El Golfo de San Lorenzo es un histórico rompecabezas de oxígeno
Climate Change Coastal Management En Espanol Ocean Exploration Physical oceanography Undergraduate Research

El Golfo de San Lorenzo es un histórico rompecabezas de oxígeno

Adalberto Ubinas Romero es un estudiante de último año en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Humacao con especialización en…
September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 Diana Fontaine
SURFO SPECIAL: Flame retardants: Not as friendly as we like to think
Chemistry Hazards Human Health Toxicology Undergraduate Research

SURFO SPECIAL: Flame retardants: Not as friendly as we like to think

Jamillez Olmo Classen is a senior at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, majoring in Technology in Industrial Chemical…
September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Diana Fontaine
SURFO SPECIAL: The world is your oyster: Collecting data on Matunuck Oyster Farm
Biology Coastal Management Ecology Undergraduate Research

SURFO SPECIAL: The world is your oyster: Collecting data on Matunuck Oyster Farm

Did you know that oysters act as a biological water purifier? Thus, many different environmental conditions like the tide and…
September 27, 2019September 25, 2019 Diana Fontaine
Growing a Scientist: Undergraduate Research 2017
Biological oceanography Book Review deep sea Genetics ocean engineering Remote Sensing Science Communication Undergraduate Research

Growing a Scientist: Undergraduate Research 2017

Each summer, the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) hosts undergraduate students from all over the country…
August 25, 2017 Zak Kerrigan
Undergraduate Research

Notes from the Undergrads: Summer Research Projects in Oceanography (Part II)

Undergraduates from all over the US have come to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography this summer…
July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 Carrie McDonough
Undergraduate Research

Notes from the Undergrads: Summer Research Projects in Oceanography! (Part I)

Undergraduates from all over the US have come to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography this summer…
July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 Carrie McDonough

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