AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElectric Seaglider Breakthrough: Regent’s Viceroy, an all-electric wing-in-ground-effect craft, completed its first human-crewed flight on Narragansett Bay, a key step toward commercial and military sea trials. Coastal Science Funding: URI researchers secured a $4M NSF grant to strengthen coastal wetland restoration and resilience, pairing lab work with policy and community partners in Rhode Island and Louisiana. Coral Research Advance: Roger Williams University published standardized lab breeding and culturing methods that let researchers grow a coral species through its full life cycle, aiming to improve studies of coral resilience and warming impacts. Healthcare Innovation in RI: A South County Hospital nurse invented Looey, a splash guard that attaches to existing bedpan washers and toilets to better protect caregivers from hazardous fluids. Data Center Pushback: PIRG is calling for a two-year statewide pause on new data centers at 50 MW or more, as Rhode Island’s energy and local permitting debates heat up. AI Governance in Rhode Island: Rhode Island became the first state to require AI scribe disclosure and an opt-out process for users. Defense Tech Contract: AeroVironment won a major Army directed-energy production contract for LOCUST laser systems, signaling a shift from prototypes to fielded capability.
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