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For the Ocean State, aquaculture plays an indispensable role in the local economy. In fact, in 2022, the Coastal Resources Management Council reported that the total farm gate value of aquaculture products for consumption came in at $7,484,688. As demand for local seafood grows, aquaculture strengthens Rhode Island’s food security and supports sustainable food production. Aquaculture is crucial…, Addressing Marina Access and Working Waterfronts, One of the primary concerns brought to MAI’s attention by shellfish growers is the increasing demand for marina space, which pits commercial users against recreational boaters willing to pay higher prices. To help with this issue, research was conducted to explore legislative and regulatory solutions that could preserve marina access for aquaculture businesses. This research resulted in a…, Promoting Local Seafood in Schools, Another key project for the Marine Affairs Institute is its effort to get more locally sourced seafood into Rhode Island’s schools. At the suggestion of Peter Wong, RWU’s Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, the legal and policy implications of increasing local seafood in school meals were explored. The Institute’s research examined federal and state regulations governing food procurement…, Expanding Aquaculture Offshore, Perhaps the most forward-looking of the past year’s research projects involved the controversial and emerging field of offshore aquaculture. While most aquaculture operations in Rhode Island are based near the coast in state waters, there is increasing interest in moving aquaculture farther offshore into federal waters. Offshore aquaculture promises to expand the industry’s capacity, but it also…, A Collaborative Approach to Aquaculture Challenges, The success of the Marine Affairs Institute’s aquaculture projects is rooted in its strong partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and the local aquaculture community. Under Julia Wyman’s leadership, MAI continues to prioritize research that addresses real-world concerns and fosters sustainable growth in the aquaculture sector. While McCrorey’s contributions over the past…
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For Kevin Olasanoye L‘12, the belief in the government’s ability to fundamentally create positive change for the people it serves is one of his core tenets. In fact, it’s a belief that has shaped his career and led him to pursue a career in politics. The Providence native has spent the better part of the last two decades in the political world. Starting as a staff assistant for Senator Jack Reed…
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Join, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, for an evening of networking with the Rhode Island legal community in partnership with the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association. The event will feature comments by Judge Melissa Dubose L'04., KEYNOTE SPEAKER, The Hon. Melissa DuBose L'04, The Hon. Melissa DuBose L'04 has been confirmed to fill a seat in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. When she is sworn in, she will become the first person of color and first openly LGBTQ person to serve on the court. She will replace Judge William E. Smith, who will be taking senior status as of January 1, 2025. DuBose previously was an associate judge on the…, REGISTER, Tickets are $40 per person Light Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar Presented by, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, , Rhode Island Women's Bar Association, and Roger Williams University School of Law
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Sarah Jick joined the School of Law in October 2024. She has worked previously in higher ed, having held positions at Bard College and the New England Conservatory. She earned her MBA in Social Impact from Boston University.
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Adelaide Backer joined the Office of Admissions in October 2024. Before coming to the law school, Adelaide worked in K-16 residence life at schools in the US, Australia, and Canada. She earned her Master of Education degree in Higher Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2019 and her Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Architecture from Harvard College in 2015.
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Register - November 18 - Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series, Join us for an important discussion that shines a light on the often-overlooked role of academic law libraries amid rising anti-DEI legislation. This session will examine issues such as book banning and will focus on how these developments impact not only library collections, but also the staff dedicated to serving diverse communities. Participants will explore: The current landscape of anti-DEI…, Meet the Speakers, Sarah Lamdan, Sarah Lamdan, is the Deputy Director at ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. Before joining ALA, Sarah was an attorney and Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law and a librarian in various academic and private law libraries. Her work has been featured in , Library Quarterly, , , Georgetown Law Technology Review, , and , NYU's Review of Law & Social Change, . Her book , Data Cartels, was published by Stanford University Press in 2022. Josh LaPorte, Josh LaPorte, (he|him) is the Reference & Access Services Librarian at the St. John’s University School of Law Rittenberg Library. Prior to his service at St. John’s, Josh worked in Access Services at the BU School of Law and UConn Law libraries. Josh focuses on non-MLIS personnel in libraries and the development and evolution of these essential staff roles. He serves as Chair of the Diversity &…, Nichelle “Nikki” Perry, received her Master of Library Science and Juris Doctor degrees from North Carolina Central University. She currently serves a Legal Research Analyst for McGuireWoods LLP. In 2024, she retired from North Carolina Central University where she served as an Associate Professor and the Director of the Library. Prior to becoming director, she served as the Assistant Director and the Reference…, Amanda Watson, is the assistant dean for library and information services at Harvard Law School. She previously served as the director of the law library and as an associate professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center. During her tenure at the University of Houston, Watson received national recognition as the winner of both the 2024 Law Library Journal Article of the Year Award for her article "…, Meet the Moderator, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, is one of the editors of, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, . She currently serves as Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law. She received a B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Rhode Island State Bar. Her areas of…
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