Dr. Tommy Rock introduces U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy – Aftermath
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U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy explores the geologic, political, and cultural stories surrounding uranium mining, both globally and locally. On July 19th, 2025, the Moab Museum is proud to announce the second phase of our Uranium exhibition. U92: Aftermath highlights the aftermath of this profound chapter in history. Humans and the ecosystem have suffered catastrophic effects, some paving the way for improved safety and environmental policies. Today, this “miraculous” mineral offers a widely recognized clean energy source, and its extraction can be conducted responsibly if implemented by policy. The exhibit poses the question: What changes are in place today to ensure a future in utilizing this powerful mineral is advantageous for all communities, and these beautiful lands?
Dr. Tommy Rock, multidisciplinary researcher of the Navajo Nation, will introduce the exhibition at 3 pm on Saturday, July 19th. The opening is FREE and open to all!
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About Dr. Tommy Rock:
Dr. Tommy Rock is a member of the Navajo Nation from Monument Valley, Utah. He is the first in his family to get a doctoral degree and received his Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Environmental Geography and Recreational Management in 2002. He earned his Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in 2008 and attended the University of New Mexico for two years as a Research Scientist I under Johnnye Lewis, Ph.D.
Dr. Rock’s particular interest is pursuing a multidisciplinary approach to solving complicated issues such as sustainability in the Southwest from a Native American perspective. With a Ph.D. in Earth Science and Environmental Sustainability, he hopes to integrate health, environmental, and cultural problems related to uranium mining into more informed decision-making on tribal lands.
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Contact: Diego Velasquez, Communications Director, diego@moabmuseum.org
435-259-7985
Date and Time: July 19th, 2025 | Presentation at 3pm.
For Immediate Release
