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Blue Fellows Program Expands for Second Year of Ocean Innovation and Student Research: Roger Williams University

July 16, 2026

Roger Williams University has expanded its Blue Fellows Program for a second year, increasing participation from seven to ten student fellows and adding new research partnerships focused on ocean innovation and the blue economy. The program, led by RWU’s Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED), provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in marine science, […]

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Supporting STEM Scholars to Engage in the Blue Economy: Salve Regina University

July 16, 2026

Salve Regina University is two years into a project funded by a $1M grant from the National Science Foundation geared specifically for student development. The project, “Supporting STEM Scholars to Engage in the Blue Economy,” contributes to the national need for a diverse and capable workforce of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians by increasing STEM

Jillian Wise and another collegue sitting in white lab coats discussing something they are viewing on the computer in front of them.

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Improving Cancer Patient Care: Salve Regina University

July 16, 2026

Salve Regina University biology professor Dr. Jillian Wise’s research is focused on improving cancer patient care by developing computational tools that analyze cancer cells from blood samples, eliminating the need for invasive surgeries. Partnering with Mass General’s pioneering microfluidics lab and utilizing an innovative technique called single-cell RNA sequencing to understand chemotherapy resistance and cancer relapse, she and