Department of Physics, University of Rhode Island

04/16/2026

The 2026 Honors Colloquium, “Interstellar Exploration: Journey Beyond Your Limits,” invites scholars, experts, and the broader community into a bold, thought-provoking conversation that bridges cutting-edge science and the boundless imagination of science fiction.

https://web.uri.edu/hc/2026-honors-colloquium/

University of Rhode Island, URI College of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pmEdwards Hall and online The 2026 Honors Colloquium, “Interstellar Exploration: Journey Beyond Your Limits,” invites scholars, experts, and the broader community into a bold, thought-provoking conversation that bridges cutting-edge science and the boundless imagination ...

04/14/2026

Elected officials and prominent technology leaders shared their knowledge about how quantum computing impacts society and announced a new quantum-humanities mini-grant program for students, during the University of Rhode Island’s fifth annual World Quantum Day event on the Kingston Campus.

KINGSTON, R.I. – April 13, 2026 – Elected officials and prominent technology leaders shared their knowledge about how quantum computing impacts society and announced a new quantum-humanities mini-grant program for students, during the University of Rhode Island’s fifth annual World Quantum Day...

04/10/2026

03/20/2026

Join us for an afternoon of guest speakers from academia and industry to celebrate URI’s Quantum Computing Initiative!

Speaking event will begin at 1:30 PM outside of the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering with individuals from the URI Administration.

Following these remarks, the presentations will commence in East Hall Room 112 and on Zoom from 2:30 to 6:00

Check out the WQD Website for more information:
https://physics.uri.edu/wqd2026/

03/10/2026

Just catching spring vibes outside East Hall 🌿

02/13/2026

What if your classroom research helped detect ripples in space-time? Dr. Rob Coyne, a physics professor in URI’s College of Arts and Sciences, is advancing astrophysics research through his work with gravitational waves and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. His commitment to teaching and mentorship provides students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge science while elevating URI’s role in physics and astronomy.

➡️ https://web.uri.edu/artsci/faculty-profile/faculty-spotlight-rob-coyne/

02/06/2026

Join the Physics Department for a presentation by Prof.Doug Gobielle on Artemis II and a demonstration on The Kerbal Space Program.
Artemis II is a planned 10-day crewed mission that will send four astronauts on a historic flyby around the Moon and back. Launching no earlier than March 2026, the mission will test NASA’s Orion spacecraft and powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket—paving the way for future deep-space exploration. 🌕🚀

11/20/2025

Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists list is considered the most prestigious in the world. The listing is based on bibliometric factors contained in the Scopus database provided by Elsevier, a global information analytics company and academic publisher.
Among the University of Rhode Island faculty members recognized are
professor Yana K. Reshetnyak and computational scientist and adjunct associate professor Michael Pürrer
Congratulations !!

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct 27, 2025 – Two dozen University of Rhode Island faculty members, across a broad range of disciplines, have been recognized by Stanford/Elsevier as being among the world’s top scientists and most influential researchers. Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists list is con...

11/03/2025

Congratulations to the nearly dozen URI faculty, staff, and alumnae named among Women We Admire’s “Top 50 Women Leaders of Rhode Island.” Thank you for your remarkable influence across industries and throughout our state. Honorees include:

Faculty and Staff:
- Yana Reshetnyak, Professor of Physics and
co-founder of pHLIP, Inc.
- Monica York, Chief Business Officer, College of the Environment and Life Sciences
- Jessica McCarthy, Professor of Business Strategy
- Bethany Jenkins, Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development
- Kim Stack, Executive Director of Undergraduate Student Success and Academic Support
- Karen Markin, Director of Research Development
- Becky Mulholland, Director of First-Year Admission and Operations.

Alumnae:
- Mariel Saccucci, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy and Planning at Circana
- Laurie Stephenson, Vice President of Sales Value and Drug Channels at Mondelēz International
- Jolene Rambone-Beaulieu, Regional Vice President of Sales at HSA Bank
- Beth Hebert-Silvia, Senior Vice President and Practice Lead for Health Plans at Pharmaceutical Strategies Group.

Read more:
➡️ https://thewomenweadmire.com/2025/10/the-top-50-women-leaders-of-rhode-island-for-2025/

10/14/2025

URI receives $5 million NSF grant aiming to broaden participation in quantum information science

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 2, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute, has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant through the National Science Foundation’s Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) progra...