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Experts flock to MS for science symposium
Nearly a dozen renowned scientists, explorers, educators, political activists, engineers or problem solvers shared their expertise on climate change, sea-level rise, alternative energy sources and other solutions with Ransom Everglades Middle School students during the second-annual Energy and Climate Change Symposium on Tuesday, April 24.
University of Miami Professor Kenny Broad '84, National Geographic Explorer of the Year in 2011; Danni Washington, host of the FOX series Xploration Nature Knows Best; and Adam Gelber '88, a member of the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission, were among the experts who sat on a trio of panels.
The day-long symposium for sixth- and seventh-grade students also included Caroline Lewis, science educator, environmental activist and founder of The CLEO Institute; Roland Samimy '86, hydrologist and senior research manager; Nathan Serota '10, clean-energy industry analyst and developer; Andy Waibel, vice president of BuildingLogiX; Ted Caplow, environmental engineer and creator of the Miami Science Barge; Albert Gomez, VP and Co-Owner, Industrial Components; and Brooke Gintert, coral reef ecologist.
The event was spearheaded by science faculty Gustavo Palacios and Kelly L. Jackson and the entire Middle School Science Department.
"This is not something that is out of sight, out of mind for us in Miami," Jackson said. "We are dealing with this right now. The good news is, we can do something."
The visiting experts explored climate change from the vantage point of scientists, business leaders, entertainers, political influencers, activists and ordinary citizens. They called on students to get informed, find their passion and take action – individually and collectively.
"I want those of you who get this, who understand the urgency we face, to find your voice and share your voice," said Lewis, the spouse of science faculty member John Lewis. "We've got to tell the story."
Said Waibel: "We're not going to figure it out – we're going to need you."
Said Washington: "You are the solution to this."
After the morning panels, students shared their research projects on a range of topics: Coral Reefs and Climate Change, Animals and Climate Change, Biodiversity and Habitat Loss, Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather, Agriculture and Recycling, Ozone Destruction and Pollution, Alternative Energy, Solar Engineering and Engineering.
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The day-long symposium for sixth- and seventh-grade students also included Caroline Lewis, science educator, environmental activist and founder of The CLEO Institute; Roland Samimy '86, hydrologist and senior research manager; Nathan Serota '10, clean-energy industry analyst and developer; Andy Waibel, vice president of BuildingLogiX; Ted Caplow, environmental engineer and creator of the Miami Science Barge; Albert Gomez, VP and Co-Owner, Industrial Components; and Brooke Gintert, coral reef ecologist.
The event was spearheaded by science faculty Gustavo Palacios and Kelly L. Jackson and the entire Middle School Science Department.
"This is not something that is out of sight, out of mind for us in Miami," Jackson said. "We are dealing with this right now. The good news is, we can do something."
The visiting experts explored climate change from the vantage point of scientists, business leaders, entertainers, political influencers, activists and ordinary citizens. They called on students to get informed, find their passion and take action – individually and collectively.
"I want those of you who get this, who understand the urgency we face, to find your voice and share your voice," said Lewis, the spouse of science faculty member John Lewis. "We've got to tell the story."
Said Waibel: "We're not going to figure it out – we're going to need you."
Said Washington: "You are the solution to this."
After the morning panels, students shared their research projects on a range of topics: Coral Reefs and Climate Change, Animals and Climate Change, Biodiversity and Habitat Loss, Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather, Agriculture and Recycling, Ozone Destruction and Pollution, Alternative Energy, Solar Engineering and Engineering.
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Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.