Schedule

Wake up with an optional morning yoga session underneath the Oculus. Space is limited, please indicate on the presurvey if you plan to attend.

Get your badge and Symposium materials! Pastries and coffee will be available until 9:50 a.m.

Kick off the Symposium by mingling with poster presenters as they showcase their work.

• Welcome by Dr. Doug Roberts, CEO & President of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science • Opening remarks by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava • Plenary by Dr. Wesley Brooks, Florida's Chief Resilience Officer

Catch up with colleagues and make new connections over a buffet lunch on the level 5 terrace.

Hosted by Cheryl Clark, Coastal Projects Manager and Zoe Ruben, Science Policy Fellow from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. More information to come!

Hosted by Analisa Duran, Knight Director of Education at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and Cristian Carranza, Administrative Director of STE(A)M at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. More information to come!

Hosted by: Dr. Harrison Albert, Permit Coordinator for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Danielle Sattelberger, Environmental Administrator and Norva Blandin, Program Administrator - Permitting & Waste Cleanup, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Gletys Guardia-Montoya, Project Manager and Albert Gonzalez, Senior Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Learn more about the permitting processes and how to fill out a successful permitting application with the experts!

There are several dining options within a ~10 minute walk of the museum. We suggest: -CRAFT Brickell, 900 Biscayne Bay -Sushi Sake, 900 Biscayne Blvd. -Pierogi One, 990 Biscayne Blvd. -Pucci's Pizza, 888 Biscayne Blvd. -Bayside Marketplace (multiple restaurant options), 401 Biscayne Blvd Check out the travel tab for more ideas!

Invitation for higher-education faculty and students only. RSVP required. Join us for a networking afternoon with fellow colleagues in higher education from the marine science and conservation fields, and enjoy an engaging conversation as part of Frost Science’s Community Listening Sessions. We hope this serves as an opportunity to explore potential academic collaborations, joint research projects and curriculum development ideas with Frost Science. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages, and complimentary parking in our onsite garage. This listening session is being facilitated by LM Genuine Solutions. CLICK HERE to confirm your attendance or contact Maria Espinoza, Frost Science External Affairs Manager, at mespinoza@frostscience.org . Frost Science’s Community Listening Sessions 2024-2025 is part of a Countywide initiative to collect direct feedback from members of our community to better understand their needs and priorities. These sessions will help guide us into an exciting new era of scientific discovery, educational programming and community engagement efforts. For more information, visit frostscience.org/listening-sessions .

Join us for a free public lecture celebrating the ReeFLorida Symposium by WPLG Local 10 News Miami reporter Louis Aguirre. Learn more here! Opening remarks by North Bay Village Mayor Brent Latham Sponsored by Reef Aquaria Design