2023 International Virtual Science Symposium

2023 International Virtual Science Symposium

GLOBE is excited to host the 2023 GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS)! The IVSS is a way for primary through undergraduate students from all GLOBE countries to showcase their research and hard work. With GLOBE, students learn the practices of science through hands-on investigations in their own communities, which sparks their curiosity and interest in science. This often leads to inquiries that help solve real-world problems and further understanding of the global environment. It is time for students to show the world what they have learned! 

Drawing for Stipends

In 2023, 1,453 students from 27 countries submitted 253 projects. Judges reviewed these projects and assigned badges based on GLOBE's IVSS rubrics for each grade level. Projects from each region that received a four-star student research badge and at least two additional badges were entered into a random drawing to receive a stipend that would help pay for the cost of attending the 2023 GLOBE Annual Meeting in July.

On 21 April 2023, the following seven projects were selected in the random drawing:

Africa

Investigating the Impact of Mulching on Soils

• Teacher: Henry Moseti
• School: Shree Swaminnarayan Academy
• Location: Kenya
• Students: Khushi Aggarwal, Darren Amore, Khairoon Ridhwan, Celestine Claude

Asia and Pacific

Investigating a Comprehensive Study on the Factors Influencing Color Change in Caladium bicolor for Enhanced Cultivation and Economic Benefits in Horticulture

• Teacher: Pornpawit Tabchum
• School: Paphayomphittayakom School
• Location: Thailand
• Students: Sinchai Nukhong, Natcha Siriwat, Piyatida Puangsanthea

Europe and Eurasia

Connection Between Peat and Plants

• Teacher: Jaan Pärn
• School: Estonian Learning Expedition
• Location: Estonia
• Students: Antonela Nikolić, Lara Draganić, Aistê Justinavičiūtê, Domilê Laukaitytê, Kadiliis Kütt, Ema Težak, Marit Lõbu, Emili Matjushenko, Kelly Saar, Teele Piirimäe

Latin America and Caribbean

Relación entre el avistamiento de mariposas, las variables ambientales y la vegetación del patio escolar

• Teacher: Darío Greni
• School: Escuela No. 88 Alfredo B. Nobel
• Location: Uruguay
• Students: Matias Cabrera, Rocío Cabrera, Lucas Damián, Paloma Galaviz, Martin Martinez, Lucas Caballero, Victoria Brener, Maite Verde, Adrian Suarez, Bastian Cuadro, Fabián Delgado, Francisco Andruskievicz, Pierina Briozzo

Near East and North Africa

Soil (Pedosphere) Investigations

• Teacher: Wejdan Melhem
• School: King Abdullah The Second School for Excellence Irbid
• Location: Jordan
• Students: Rama Bani Yassin, Heba Altaweel, Sarah Hamadneh, Ameera Alghawi, Nada Bataineh

North America

Comparing Select Atmospheric Parameters Between Disparate Geographic Locations Using Collaboration Between Two GLOBE Schools

• Teacher: Diana Rae Johns
• School: Crestwood High School
• Location: United States
• Students: Adam Baydoun, Isabella Jomaa, Savannah Jomaa, Malik Mashlab, additional students from Qatar

Predicting Volume of Mosquito Borne Diseases Using A.M.E.A. Sensor/Radio Network

• Teacher: Cassie Soeffing
• School: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
• Location: United States
• Students: Miguel Jose Bueno, James Ervin, Anushka Jain, Owen Luo, Aarnav Tendulkar

IVSS 2023 Timeline