PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Brown University issued the following news: As part of a class taught by Brown neuroscientist David Badre, undergraduates embrace the rare opportunity to conduct experiments and engage in research with state-of-the-art MRI technology. Brown University students can practice using an MRI by operating a mock scanner which looks and sounds like a real MRI machine but doesn't have any magnets. Photos: Brown University. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] --   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 19 -- Brown University issued the following news: The daylong conference brought together scientists, engineers and technical experts from Brown and the Department of Energy's National Laboratories to strengthen existing partnerships and enable new collaborations. Brown's National Labs Day concluded with a poster session for attendees to further network and engage with each other while also setting the stage for future partnerships and breakthroughs. Photo by   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 18 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: A coalition of New England states jointly submitted two applications to secure federal funding to support investments in large-scale transmission and energy storage infrastructure to enhance grid reliability and resilience across the region. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resource  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: By Mel Thibeault After sailing 30,000 miles and spending 130 days alone at sea, Cole Brauer made history on March 7, 2024, as the first American woman to race solo nonstop around the world - a feat that fewer than 200 people have accomplished. As part of that journey, the 29-year-old professional sailor from Long Island finished second place in the Global Solo Challenge, one of the world's most extreme spor  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 19 -- Brown University issued the following news: Brown's two Truman scholars will pursue a future career in public policy, while three students will continue STEM research as Goldwater scholars. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In recognition of their own academic achievements and Brown University's charge to develop exceptional scholars, four members of the Class of 2025 and one "2024.5er" have been named to this year's cohorts of national Truman and Go  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis submitted a public records request to the Office of Congressman Sheldon Whitehouse related to the Rhode Island Senator's recent interest in the solvency and stability of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (CITIZENS). CFO Jimmy Patronis said, "As Florida's insurance market is seeing positive signs, all of a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 17 -- Brown University issued the following news: While many people share an interest in making climate-conscious decisions in everyday life, getting useful, science-based answers about how to help the planet is not always easy. Luckily, there's a podcast taking on that challenge directly with the goal of making choices less overwhelming. "Possibly" is a 4-minute weekly podcast, typically put together by a team of student reporters from Brown University, that a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release: A coalition of New England states jointly submitted two applications to secure federal funding to support investments in large-scale transmission and energy storage infrastructure to enhance grid reliability and resilience across the region. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 19 -- Brown University issued the following news: More than 1,000 admitted students convened on College Hill for two days of introductory experiences and activities organized for Brown's Class of 2028. Admitted students had a chance to meet future classmates and current students during a "speed friending" activity. Attendees enjoyed a variety of lunch options from popular local food trucks. The Brown Band entertained admitted students during lunch in Sayles Ha  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 17 -- Brown University issued the following news: What hopes and intentions might flourish on campus and beyond in the months to come? A small group of students, staff, faculty and community members convened on a sunny spring day at Brown's Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice to make colorful beaded ornaments with their positive messages written inside to hang in the center's Symbolic Slave Garden. The space honors the outdoor sanctuaries  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 19 -- Brown University issued the following news: Appointed Brown's VP and Chief Investment Officer in 2018, Dietze and her team steward the endowment to advance Brown's mission. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- University endowments, once a topic often restricted to budget meetings and fundraising conversations, are increasingly taking center stage in debates on a range of issues. "Endowments, especially for the nation's wealthiest institutions, continue  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 17 -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and its safety partners joined forces today to urge drivers to slow down and move over when approaching work zones and first responders to save lives. The week of April 15, 2024 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Director Peter Alviti was joined by State Police Colonel Darnell Weaver, East Providence Po  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: By Jordan J. Phelan '19 In a sunlit studio nestled within Roger Williams University's Visual Arts Department, senior Will Nichols wields his camera like a painter with a brush, capturing moments that turn the ordinary into extraordinary. It is here that the Milford, N.H., native has spent the majority of his academic tenure navigating the worlds of film, photography, and journalism with finesse through his   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Brown University issued the following news: By using a phone camera and a new set of Instagram augmented reality filters, anyone can dive into the depths of space, encountering nebulae, pulsars and even remnants of exploded stars. Through new Instagram filters, users of the app can now embark on cosmic journeys through their smartphones with space-themed augmented reality experiences. Photo by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown Univ  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 16 -- Brown University issued the following news: The prestigious fellowships will support the creation of new books by Matthew Pratt Guterl, a professor of Africana studies and American studies, and Laird Hunt, a professor of literary arts. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University professors Matthew Pratt Guterl and Laird Hunt have been awarded fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the organization announced on April 11  more