Roger Williams University is committed to an environment in which research and creativity are integrally related to quality teaching at all levels. The University provides significant resources and administrative support to create active research programs.
RWU Faculty, staff, and students are deeply engaged with research at the cutting edge of biology and marine science and technology as well as legal and policy issues around marine affairs. Many of these activities are externally sponsored through research grants from government agencies and departments, private foundations, and corporations. The science and policy have impact on local, regional, and national interests in sustainability, economics, and society.
As a cross-cutting research area, sustainability and environmental research is conducted throughout the University in its schools, centers, and University college. Faculty and students work on problems across a range of disciplines including architecture, engineering, construction management, business, law, politics, and culture. These efforts continue to grow to meet the important needs of our ecology and environment in the 21st century.
Opportunities for innovation and technology research are becoming increasingly available at RWU. There is an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the University to solve problems using innovative solutions to technical problems, social needs, or educational challenges. Projects include open educational resources, cybersecurity programs, maker spaces, and virtual learning.
At RWU, research in the area of justice studies ranges from studies on interviewing and interrogation, smart policing initiatives, and reducing gun violence through integrated evidence sharing. Undergraduate and graduate students work with Faculty investigators on these projects, many funded externally including the Department of Justice and state and local police agencies.
Roger Williams University is committed to an environment in which research and creativity are integrally related to quality teaching at all levels. The University provides significant resources and administrative support to create active research programs. | Research Information by Discipline |
The HSRB at Roger Williams University (RWU) protects individuals who participate in research conducted at the university or as sponsored by a member of the RWU community. We also offer resources and consultation to students, staff, and faculty conducting research with human participants.
Learn MoreThe Office of Institutional Advancement and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs work with faculty and staff to secure external foundation and government grants.
Learn MoreRWU provides extensive guidance for undergraduate students seeking a range of prestigious fellowships. Fellowships are awards offered by organizations outside of RWU. Many provide significant financial support as well as invaluable opportunities to enhance your research, academic goals, and career plans.
Learn MoreWith a $750,000 NOAA Sea Grant, NEAq and RWU lead initiative to catalyze sustainable breeding and raise awareness of aquaculture among public and commercial fishermen.
With scholarships from NASA, two Engineering majors conduct cutting-edge lasers research at RWU.
“Students get exposed to our introductory curriculum,” said Professor Brian Wysor. “We want them to walk away with an appreciation for science.”
Dr. Stiles is an Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation, and her research focuses on mass-produced housing and suburban spaces. She serves as the founding faculty director of the RWU Public Humanities and Arts Collaborative.
Dr. Taylor is a Professor of Biology, and his research focuses on local fisheries. A current study conducted by Taylor and collaborators from RI DEM and US EPA examines environmental contaminants in fish from Narragansett Bay and surrounding waters.
Dr. Stein in a Professor in Engineering, and his research focuses on robotics. He is currently working on a joint project with Brown University on humanoid robots with funding from the Office of Naval Research.
Assoc. Prof Gumb is the Scholarly Communications Librarian at RWU. Centering equity and social justice in open educational practices, her recent project is funded by IMLS and is a collaboration with NCSU Libraries and the Open Education Network.
