Recognized experts will present guest seminars on current topics in marine biology. The Rhode Island coast is an outstanding location for marine science education. Within a short boat ride or drive are perhaps the best examples of rocky intertidal, tidal pool, salt pond and barrier beach habitats on the US east coast. Students will conduct laboratory studies in a modern 3000 sq. A Learning Platform that extends 200 ft. into Mt. Hope Bay supports many other program activities.
Research vessels are available for field explorations and sampling.
Summer Field Program students reside, double occupancy, in a contemporary, waterside residence hall. Meals are served in our modern, campus dining center. Recreation facilities are available for after-hours relaxation. Faculty and Staff Individual attention from RWU faculty and staff are a hallmark of our program. Enrollment is limited to 24 per session, ensuring each student is fully challenged.