Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Rosenstiel professor awarded endowed chair in earth sciences

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Earlier this month, the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami awarded the inaugural William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to Benjamin Kirtman, a professor in the school’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences.

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  • Earlier this month, the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami awarded the inaugural William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to Benjamin Kirtman, a professor in the school’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences.
  • “I am honored to have the opportunity to establish this endowed chair," said Middelthon, a longtime supporter of the school’s research and education initiatives.
  • “I am deeply honored to be the first recipient of the William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences,” said Kirtman.
  • The William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences is part of the University’s Centennial Talents initiative, a bold plan to significantly increase the number of endowed positions by 2025 in celebration of the University’s centennial.

Laurie Landeau, VMD, MBA, and Robert J. Maze, PhD, to Be Honored at 24th Annual Stars of Stony Brook Gala on April 11 at Cipriani 42nd Street, NYC

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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STONY BROOK, N.Y., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stony Brook Foundation will honor Laurie Landeau, VMD, MBA, and Robert (Bob) J. Maze, PhD, at its 24th Annual Stars of Stony Brook Gala, Tuesday, April 11, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. With proceeds benefiting student scholarships at Stony Brook University, this year's Gala will celebrate Landeau and Maze's meaningful impact on the University and marine environments. Through their deep knowledge and passion, the couple drives big ideas to address the most pressing real-world issues affecting water quality, fisheries, aquatic animals and ecosystems.

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  • STONY BROOK, N.Y., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stony Brook Foundation will honor Laurie Landeau, VMD, MBA, and Robert (Bob) J. Maze, PhD, at its 24th Annual Stars of Stony Brook Gala, Tuesday, April 11, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
  • With proceeds benefiting student scholarships at Stony Brook University, this year's Gala will celebrate Landeau and Maze's meaningful impact on the University and marine environments.
  • "Our honorees are making a tremendous impact on Stony Brook University, Long Island and beyond," said Stony Brook Foundation Chair and CEO of IMAX Corporation Richard Gelfond '76.
  • Landeau and Maze will join a distinguished roster of scholars, politicians, celebrities and luminaries honored at the Stars of Stony Brook Gala.

Transformational estate gift shines spotlight on donor’s passions

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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In that spirit, she has made a commitment to bequeath a large share of her estate to the University.

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  • In that spirit, she has made a commitment to bequeath a large share of her estate to the University.
  • Bowman Underwoods gift is part of the Universitys Ever Brighter: The Campaign for Our Next Century .
  • Bowman Underwoods gift has the potential to help people better understand each otherand lead to a better future for our children.
  • With this gift to the University, Michele Bowman Underwood is bringing her passions to life at the U, said Josh Friedman, senior vice president for development and alumni relations.

Pompano Beach to Test SEAHIVE™ Shoreline Protection System

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches.

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  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches.
  • This underwater marine park will become a global incubator for the ocean's ecosystem and will test the SEAHIVE marine and estuarine shoreline protection system, a research project funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) in collaboration with FDOT.
  • Wahoo Bay will play a critical role in helping scientists and government officials test the SEAHIVE system, while the park itself will create an environment for local, national and international scientific experiments and collaboration."
  • Wahoo Bay will be an important test for the SEAHIVE system and will provide invaluable data as we search for the most viable solutions to preserve coastal areas."