Virtual Information Sessions
If you are interested in signing up for a virtual information session, please click the link below to schedule a virtual meeting with:
Heidi Van Buskirk: completed her Master of Professional Science Degree (MPS) in Marine Conservation at the Rosenstiel School in Spring 2020. Her MPS project focused on enhancing digital communications strategies for NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL. She is now a Sr. Program Manager in the Rosenstiel School's Office of Engagement. To set up a time to chat one on one virtually with Heidi please click here: https://calendly.com/heidiearth
Michelle Fernandez: completed her Master of Professional Science (MPS) degree in Marine Conservation at the Rosenstiel School in August 2022. Her MPS project focused on completing habitat baseline fish assessments for the Wahoo Bay SEAHIVE™ Project, a marine and estuarine shoreline protection system that employs an artificial structure to dissipate wave energy before it makes it to the shoreline. She is now earning her PhD at the Rosenstiel School in the Marine Biology & Ecology Department. To set up a time to chat one on one with Michelle virtually please click here: https://calendly.com/michellefernandez1
Fabrizio Lepiz Conejo: Graduated from Villanova University as a finance & economics double major and accumulated six years of financial industry experience before pivoting his career. He joined the Rosenstiel School as a Master of Professional Science (MPS) in Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management, transferred to the Master’s track, and later was provided the opportunity to join the Doctoral track with the Coral Reef Futures Lab. As a part of his PhD, he is focused on researching methods to bolster coral thermal tolerance and inshore coral resilience. To set up a time to chat one one-on-one with Fabrizio virtually please click here:https://calendly.com/fabrizio_lepiz
Chelsea Begnaud: completed her Master of Professional Science (MPS) degree in Marine Conservation at the Rosenstiel School in August 2021. Her MPS project focused on investigating the challenges and barriers of science education and professional growth in public school science teachers in the United States. She is now a Senior Program Coordinator in the MPS Office and can answer general questions on all Rosenstiel School programs. To set up a time to chat virtually with Chelsea, please click here: https://calendly.com/chelseamps
Kela McEntee: completed her Master of Professional Science Degree (MPS) in Marine Conservation at the Rosenstiel School in May 2021. Her MPS project focused on the effects of media exposure on public perceptions of sharks and shark conservation in the United States. She is now a Senior Program Coordinator in the MPS Office and can answer general questions on all Rosenstiel School programs. To set up a time to chat one on one virtually with Kela, please click here: https://calendly.com/kelamps
Andrew Geniesse Elmore: Assistant Dean of Engagement, works closely with graduate students but can talk about any aspect of the school. To set up a time to chat one on one with Dr. Elmore, please click here: https://calendly.com/drelmore
MPS Program Prospective & Recently Accepted Students
Drop In Hours:
Senior Program Managers Chelsea and Kela host weekly virtual drop-in sessions for prospective and newly admitted students on (most) Fridays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM ET.
Sessions are available on the following dates:
March 21, March 28, April 11, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 23, and May 30.
You can log into the Zoom room using the meeting information below at a time that works best for your schedule (no appointment required). Please note that we address one person at a time to keep conversations private and provide one-on-one support, so you may experience a short wait time.
Join Our Drop in Hours via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 942 3872 1148
Passcode: 206406
Visit Us Virtually:
We have a virtual tour of the Rosenstiel School Campus. Look through labs, walk through campus, view classrooms, and take in the beautiful views of SALT/Wetlab here.
Check out our Virtual Open House to learn more about the Rosenstiel School!
Questions?
Heidi Van Buskirk
Sr. Program Manager, Office of Engagement
Phone: 305-421-4000
Email: hvanbuskirk@miami.edu
