Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies

Actionable Science

Integrating Basic and Mission-Driven Research with a Global Perspective and a Regional Focus

Actionable Science

The Experimental Reef Lab

The Experimental Reef Lab (ERL) is based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School and was designed and built by researchers at CIMAS and NOAA’s AOML. The collaborative wetlab

NOAA Fisheries permit # 779-1633

At NOAA’s SEFSC, CIMAS scientists are actively working to conserve and protect important marine mammal species. Our scientists conduct research on whales, sea turtles, and dolphins, following the guidelines of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Additionally, our staff help respond to and document marine mammal strandings within the southeast region.

CIMAS Research Themes

Tropical Weather

CIMAS Research Themes

Tropical Weather

Observing, analyzing, & predicting hurricanes and other tropical systems

processes, climate variability, and climate change

processes, variability, climate

processes, climate variability, and climate change

Protection & Restoration of

Protection Restoration

Marine Resources

Observing, forecasting, and protecting marine habitats & populations

Observing, and protecting habitats &

What is CIMAS?

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School, brings together research and educational resources expand our understanding of Earth’s oceans and atmosphere and support the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA)’s mission. Our 150+ employees are primarily embedded in NOAA’s Atlantic Meteorological and Oceanographic Laboratory (AOML) and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), providing critical science leadership and support for NOAA field missions, lab research, and

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School, brings together research and educational resources to expand our understanding of Earth’s oceans and atmosphere and support the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA)’s mission. Our 150+ employees are primarily embedded in NOAA’s Atlantic Meteorological and Oceanographic Laboratory (AOML) and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), providing critical science leadership and support for NOAA field missions, lab research, and

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School, brings together research and educational resources to expand our understanding of Earth’s oceans atmosphere and support the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA)’s mission. 150+ employees are primarily embedded in NOAA’s Atlantic Meteorological and Oceanographic Laboratory (AOML) and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), providing critical science leadership and support for NOAA field missions, lab research, and

climate and change of Resources forecasting, marine populations

CIMAS-led research has improved hurricane predictions, expanded our understanding of the impacts of climate change, advanced the measurement of marine populations, developed novel coral management techniques, and resulted hundreds of other scientific advances. Our dedicated outreach and education activities are helping to build the next generation of NOAA scientists.

CIMAS-led research has improved hurricane predictions, expanded our understanding of the impacts of climate change, advanced the measurement of marine populations, developed novel coral management techniques, and resulted in hundreds of other scientific advances. Our dedicated outreach and education activities are helping to build the next generation of NOAA scientists.

CIMAS

AOML SEFSC

Rosenstiel School

Education & Outreach

Student Opportunities

proudly offers Ph.D. assistantships to enhance collaborations between NOAA and School faculty. Our scientists serve on graduate committees, and many Master of Science students complete internships with us! Additionally, we offer the CIMAS/Miami-Dade College Undergraduate Internship Program, which provides research opportunities within marine and atmospheric to MDC and Broward College Students.

CIMAS proudly offers Ph.D. assistantships to enhance collaborations between NOAA and Rosenstiel School faculty. Our scientists serve on graduate committees, and many Master of Professional Science students complete internships with us! Additionally, we offer the CIMAS/Miami-Dade College Undergraduate Internship Program, which provides research opportunities within marine and atmospheric sciences to MDC and Broward College Students.

Community Outreach

CIMAS is actively involved volunteering/tabling events, speaking engagements, lab tours, and various forms of non-journal publications). We work with local school

CIMAS is actively involved in community outreach –our staff participate in volunteering/tabling events, speaking engagements, lab tours, and various forms of science communication (media, blogs, other non-journal publications). We work with local school groups and Girl Scouts troops, and participate in virtual activities such as Skype a Scientist.

For research related inquiries, contact: Benjamin Kirtman, Ph.D., Director email: bkirtman@miami.edu

Emily Becker, Ph.D., Associate Director email: emily.becker@miami.edu

For administrative inquiries, contact: Nathalia Bahamon, Manager, Business Operations email: n.bahamon@miami.edu | phone: (305) 421-4159

For media inquiries, contact: Diana Udel, Director of Communications and Public Relations email: dudel@earth.miami.edu | phone: (305) 421-4704

For outreach related inquiries, contact: Katie Eaton, Outreach Coordinator email: katie.eaton@earth.miami.edu

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CIMAS Website CIMAS BY THE NUMBERS

CIMAS Career Opportunities

150 Employees Distributed Around US 50% of Workforce in AOML & SEFSC Labs of Rosenstiel Research Budget

160 Peer Review Papers & Tech Reports Published Per Year

160 Cruises and Field Work Trips Per Year 40% +

25 CIMAS Science Awards Per Year

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