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| RSMAS | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science |
| Established | 1943 |
| Type | Public |
| Parent | University of Miami |
| Location | Miami, Florida |
| Campus | coastal campus |
RSMAS
The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is a graduate and research unit of University of Miami located on a coastal campus in Miami, Florida. It focuses on oceanography, atmospheric science, geoscience, and related engineering, collaborating with institutions such as NOAA, NASA, Smithsonian Institution, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Faculty and researchers engage with programs connected to International Atomic Energy Agency, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and international consortia.
Founded in 1943 as the School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the institution evolved through partnerships with Miami Seaquarium, Everglades National Park, and Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Early directors worked with figures from Office of Naval Research and projects linked to Operation Crossroads and Manhattan Project-era ocean studies. During the Cold War the school collaborated with Naval Research Laboratory and supported expeditions similar to those led by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and DSV Alvin teams. In the late 20th century it expanded via grants from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and cooperative agreements with Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University. The school’s growth paralleled advances showcased at events like the World Climate Conference and initiatives associated with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Degree programs include graduate and professional tracks in oceanography, marine biology, atmospheric science, and marine policy, connecting to curricular models from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Columbia University, and Stanford University. Students pursue Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and certificate programs akin to those at Johns Hopkins University and University of California, San Diego. Interdisciplinary coursework references classical studies from NOAA Corps training and collaborations with centers such as Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Plymouth Marine Laboratory. Joint degree options and fellowships mirror offerings from Fulbright Program, Rhodes Scholarship recipients, and grants administered through National Science Foundation programs like Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
Research units host work in climate, ocean observing, and marine ecosystems, coordinating with Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, and Helmholtz Association partners. Centers emphasize long-term time series similar to Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study and satellite missions like TOPEX/Poseidon, Jason series, and Aqua. Projects align with international efforts including Global Ocean Observing System, Argo, and Global Climate Observing System. The school hosts programs linked to Integrated Ocean Observing System, coastal resilience initiatives seen in Miami-Dade County planning, and ecosystem research comparable to Smithsonian Marine Station studies.
Facilities include laboratories, research vessels, and observational platforms comparable to assets at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Field stations and vessels support expeditions akin to those by NOAA Ship Ron Brown and collaborations with US Geological Survey. Campus proximity to Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys enables studies similar to those conducted from Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park. Instrumentation encompasses radar systems used in Hurricane Hunter missions, oceanographic moorings like those in TAO/TRITON arrays, and satellite data reception similar to NOAA Satellite and Information Service facilities.
Student groups mirror organizations such as American Meteorological Society, The Oceanography Society, Society for Marine Mammalogy, and student chapters affiliated with Sigma Xi and National Ocean Sciences Bowl. Extracurriculars include fieldwork expeditions, journal clubs referencing journals like Science, Nature, Journal of Geophysical Research, and student participation in conferences including AGU Fall Meeting, Ocean Sciences Meeting, and American Geophysical Union. Collaborations and internships involve partners such as Biscayne National Park, Miami-Dade County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and private sector firms similar to Royal Dutch Shell environmental programs.
Admissions follow competitive standards similar to peer programs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory. Funding and fellowships are offered through mechanisms like National Science Foundation grants, NASA fellowships, NOAA programs, and institutional assistantships comparable to those at Princeton University and Columbia University. Applicants often secure support from foundations such as Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and awards akin to the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship.
Alumni and faculty have included researchers and leaders who collaborated with NOAA, NASA, National Science Foundation, United Nations Environment Programme, and advisory panels for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and World Meteorological Organization. Noted figures have worked with expeditions led by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, contributed to satellite missions like TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason, and held positions at institutions such as Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Smithsonian Institution, and NOAA Fisheries.