The University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island School of Design are receiving 3-point-4-million-dollars for a four-year research project on mitigating climate change.
The National Science Foundation funding will support research aimed at developing strategies to increase community resilience to climate change.
“EPSCoR research helps advance scientific understanding, informs decision making, and helps us develop regional solutions to the impacts of climate change. I commend URI and RISD for working together and teaming up with other leading universities on these critical projects,” said Senator Reed, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee who leads the bipartisan push for EPSCoR funds. Working on the Appropriations Committee, Senator Reed has led efforts to ensure Rhode Island’s EPSCoR eligibility since 2004 and has helped direct nearly $100 million in EPSCOR funding for collaborative research projects to the Ocean State during that period. “I will continue championing EPSCoR dollars for Rhode Island and nationally and doing everything I can to strengthen our research infrastructure and help solve pressing challenges.”
“Rhode Island’s world-class institutions are on the leading edge of research and innovation, and are well-positioned to strengthen our defenses from climate change,” said Senator Whitehouse. “This federal funding will help URI and RISD develop smart, regional strategies to build resiliency, and help lead our planet to climate safety.”
The project will include the use of education, and workforce development infrastructure to address climate hazards affecting coastal communities.
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