The URI Surf Research Forum brings together Rhode Island surfers and researchers to connect, share ongoing research, discuss local surf-related issues, and identify key questions that can shape future research initiatives at URI.
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Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM ET (sunset at 6:11 PM)
- Location: Narragansett Bay Campus (see directions), note room change to: Hazard A & B Conference Rooms
- RSVP: Let us know if you’ll be joining us!
Agenda Highlights
6:30-7:00 PM – Local Surf Film & Pizza
Get settled with pizza and a local surf film screening.
7:00-7:15 PM – Welcome & Introduction
Introductions and overview of purpose of forum.
7:15-7:30 PM – Local Surf History
- Presentation on surf breaks in Aquidneck Island (Dave McLaughlin, RI Department of Environmental Management).
- Open floor for others to share local surf history.
7:30-8:15 PM – Collaborative Surf Science Panel & Q&A
- Coastal resource economics (Peter Freeman, Coastal Resources Center – Moderator).
- Surf protection law and public access (Jesse Reiblich, URI Marine Affairs).
- Shoreline change (Nate Vinhateiro, Coastal Institute)
- Coastal management and participatory science (Pam Rubinoff, Coastal Resource Center).
- Water quality (Stan Brauer, Surfrider Foundation RI).
- Social inclusion (Satya Sullivan, URI Marine Affairs).
Audience Q&A and additional questions, such as surfers’ role in citizen science and water quality.
8:15-9:00 PM – Opportunities for Future Research and Collaboration
Group brainstorming on future research topics.
9:00 PM – Wrap-Up
Closing remarks, thanks, and next steps.