Sea Potential

Andrew Cole '16

Andrew Cole, RWU Class of 2016

Alumni

Experiential learning is the bridge between education and employment. At RWU, students have opportunities to work with real clients to develop big ideas. Andy, a graduate student from the Architecture program, worked with international team Sea Potential to develop final submission plans for the DUO Wave Energy Converter. The DUO was entered into a $1.5 million-dollar government prize competition in alternative energy sourcing, placing in the top 9 internationally.

Additional Stories

Historic Preservation on St. Thomas
Marjorie Drew, RWU Class of 2019
Preservation Practices (M.S.)
After 19 years as a respiratory therapist, Marjorie Drew ’19 wanted a change. Graduating with a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from RWU, Drew set out in December of 2019 for a new adventure working as a Historic Preservation Specialist for FEMA in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Keeping Our Roads Safe
Diana Imondi, RWU Class of 2019
Public Administration (MPA)
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Delivering Safety and Health
Meghan Grady, RWU Class of 2008
Public Administration (MPA)
Meghan Grady graduated from RWU in 2008 with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Now, she makes a difference every day as the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island.