Upcoming SIMCoast Events
Explore upcoming workshops, events, and showcases that connect students, researchers, and community members. Join us to learn new skills, share ideas, and celebrate innovative work happening across our network.
Contact Kayla Poole, our project coordinator for more information on how you can get involved (kayla.poole@uri.edu).
Rhode Island Bioplastics Symposium
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
8:30am – 4:00 pm
University of Rhode Island, Kingston Campus
The Rhode Island Bioplastics Symposium will bring together researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, composting and recycling professionals, students, and community stakeholders to present and discuss the major outcomes of the Rhode Island bioplastics project. The symposium will highlight opportunities and challenges associated with integrating bioplastics into Rhode Island’s waste management infrastructure and circular economy strategies.
IT Community Engagement Workshops
Melva Treviño Peña and Omisha Manglani are running community listening session designed to better understand local experiences, concerns, and priorities related to plastic pollution and environmental quality. Through dialogue, reflection, and collaborative discussion, participants will help shape future community-engaged research and funding opportunities that respond to locally identified needs and interests.
Upcoming dates for June and July 2026, please contact Kayla Poole for interest in attending a workshop to provide feedback to SIMCoast.
Participating Community organizations include Youth In Action and Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council.