Science. Discovery. Sustainability.
Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Bold Solutions for a Brighter Planet
For nearly eight decades, our world-renowned faculty have been expanding our knowledge of the planet through cutting-edge scientific research about the oceans, atmosphere, geology, biota, and human dimension. We are transforming the paradigm of undergraduate education from a classroom-based education to a research-based one emphasizing experiential learning. We are training the next generation of Earth scientists and policy makers in our graduate programs.
Brighter planet
Illuminating the depth of human impact
The planet’s health is at stake, and human activity has a critical role in determining the future. Our focus is to educate our students and the public, providing scientific evidence through cutting-edge research, thereby creating the knowledge which strengthens legislation to conserve our natural resources.
Marine and atmospheric science by the numbers
Defending Florida’s epic reefs
Annually, Florida reefs support 71,000 jobs and $6.3 billion in combined local sales and income and flood protection benefits of $675 million in averted damages to property and economic activity.
Fundraising Priorities
Saving lives
The devastation caused under a changing climate costs billions of dollars and results in significant loss of life and property annually. We are committed to building better systems for predicting such events with earlier notice and more geographic accuracy. At the same time, our fundamental research in marine biomedicine contributes to the understanding of the processes involved in severe illnesses.
Feeding the world
With the ever-growing human population and the increased demand for protein, our scientists are focused on developing sustainable, innovative solutions through aquaculture to alleviate the depletion of fish from the oceans and preserve threatened species.
Protecting our resources
As a result of climate change and human effects, our marine life, like coral reefs and sharks, are experiencing unprecedented negative impacts. Understanding the mechanism involved in the ongoing exploitation in the oceans and how to mitigate it is essential to conserve life in the ocean, which affects human lives in many ways.
Unlocking the oceans’ secrets
The oceans still hold many secrets that have the potential to translate into major breakthroughs in climate, weather, human health, and more. Marine-organism diseases often mimic human ones. Our scientists continue to make fundamental contributions toward understanding cancer and cognitive and neurological disorders.
Why our campaign matters
Miami—ground zero for understanding climate and key Earth processes
Uniquely situated at the gateway of the tropics gives us an unparalleled advantage to accelerate our efforts and position the school at the forefront of research, education, and innovation at this critical time. This can be achieved by providing scholarship support to attract and transform students from all backgrounds with a passion for exploring Earth sciences and by creating endowed professorships to recruit and retain top academic talent. Together, we can build a brighter future for our planet and humankind.
Global warming isn't a prediction. It is happening.
James Hansen
Renowned climate expert and former director of NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Sea secrets
At the edge of discovery
Learn about today’s global challenges, from climate change to marine conservation, through our annual lecture series, Sea Secrets—which features distinguished scientists.
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Help make a difference
To support the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science’s commitment to providing solutions to our world’s most pressing problems through cutting-edge research while educating the next generation of Earth scientists and policymakers, please contribute to the University of Miami’s campaign for a brighter tomorrow.
To learn more, please contact Jennifer Dillon, development, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, 305-421-4373.