New Public Learning Series
What is the difference between science fiction and science fact? The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has the answers. “What’s up, Earth?” is a public education series that will arm you with facts about environmental challenges affecting our communities. All based on real Rosenstiel School research. Not technobabble. Join us for engaging programs and learn how the Rosenstiel School and collaborators at the University of Miami are tackling pressing problems to produce solutions.
Presenting Sponsor William J. Gallwey III Sustaining Sponsor Alan and Barbara Pareira Key Biscayne Community Foundation Joan McCaughan Family Foundation Jocelyn and John Watkins Family Foundation
The Shepard Broad Foundation Nicole and Myron Wang Southern Glazer’s Beverage Co.
Leading earth system science. Transforming lives and minds. Established in 1943, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science unites cutting-edge technology with top-notch minds to tackle global challenges, including weather, climate, sea level rise, hurricanes, marine conservation and sustainable aquaculture. Through transformational research, dynamic interdisciplinary academics and support for the establishment of sound environmental policy, we explore the Earth’s great mysteries, improve the quality of human life and educate tomorrow’s leading scientists.
EARTH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES with Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., U.S. Navy (retired) Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Program 6 p.m., Reception 7 p.m.
In his recent memoir, “Holding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership For Turbulent Times,” Tim Gallaudet draws on nearly four decades of service in the U.S. Navy and at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reflect on leadership under pressure. The book also is a testament to the overwhelming benefits of Earth science and environmental conservation to a nation’s economic prosperity and security. Under Gallaudet’s leadership, NOAA made significant advances in commercial and recreational fisheries management, tidal and current data dissemination to port authorities, reducing marine plastic pollution, curing coral disease and conserving coral reefs, countering illegal fishing, protecting endangered species, restoring habitat, adding new and expanding existing marine protected areas, and supporting Great Lakes tourism and recreation within NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuaries. His hope for both the book and the presentation is to restore confidence that NOAA will endure beyond turbulent times in order to hand off a healthy planet to future generations.
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OCTOBER 20, 2026
Rosenstiel School Auditorium
CRITTERS, CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATIONS Explore how ocean discoveries are advancing human health. Tuesday, January 26, 2027 Program 6 p.m., Reception 7 p.m.
Explore the powerful connections between marine life and human health in this engaging conversation on marine biomedicine. The program will highlight how the Rosenstiel School is bringing its world-class expertise in ocean science together with cutting-edge health research across the University of Miami, including collaborations with the University’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. From marine-derived compounds to new models, therapies and biotechnologies, this discussion will spotlight how discoveries from the sea are opening new pathways to better understand disease, assess environmental health risks and develop innovative solutions that benefit human health.
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JANUARY 26, 2027
Rosenstiel School Auditorium
BISCAYNE BAY: PARADISE SAVED? How science is helping uncover what’s threatening Biscayne Bay. Tuesday, February 16, 2027 Program 6 p.m., Reception 7 p.m.
Biscayne Bay is the blue heartbeat of Miami, sustaining marine life, supporting our economy and shaping our way of life. But pollution, rising temperatures and altered freshwater flows are threatening its health and contributing to seagrass loss and algal blooms. Join scientists as they share what their research reveals about this vital ecosystem, why its protection matters and how science can help guide its recovery. From the habitats beneath the surface to the communities along its shores, discover what’s at stake for Biscayne Bay’s future.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2027
Rosenstiel School Auditorium