Science fiction invites us to imagine what is possible. Science fact helps us understand what is happening and what we can do about it. A new free public education series, \u201cWhat\u2019s Up, Earth?\u201d will bring that spirit of discovery to conversations about the environmental issues affecting our communities and the scientific solutions taking shape.<\/p>\n
Launching Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, the series is presented by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. It will connect the public with research and expertise from the school and collaborators across the University, making complex topics accessible and showing how science informs responses to real-world challenges.<\/p>\n
Understanding the science behind environmental challenges helps people make informed decisions about the places they live, the resources they depend on and their communities\u2019 future. \u201cWhat\u2019s Up, Earth?\u201d creates an opportunity to explore these issues with the scientists and practitioners studying them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe environmental challenges facing our communities can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is the first step toward finding solutions,\u201d said Ben Kirtman, dean of the Rosenstiel School. \u201cWith \u2018What\u2019s Up, Earth?\u2019 we want to make science accessible, welcome the public into the conversation and share how our research can help build a healthier, more resilient future.\u201d<\/p>\n