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Letter to the Community  >>

During the 28-29 November 2014 GLOBE Africa Alumni workshop in Sunyani, Ghana, Regional GLOBE Alumni representative Ylliass Lawani (far right) and workshop participants brainstormed new ways to move forward and refresh their GLOBE skills.  >>

You've been reading about the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) international satellite mission in various GLOBE communications for the past several months. The GPM international satellite, launched in February 2014, is circling the globe this very minute, providing global precipitation maps to assist researchers in studying global climate, improving the forecasting of extreme events, and adding to current capabilities for using such satellite data to benefit society.  >>

The Community Support Team (CST) will close for service Thursday, 25 December as well as Thursday, 1st of January in recognition of the holidays.  >>

Launching on Saturday, December 20th is a new tool to allow GLOBE teachers to find other members who are interested in collaborating on GLOBE projects, protocols or other activities. Use the advanced search tool to identify potential collaboration partners based on their country, language, school grade level, protocol interests, GLOBE projects/campaigns and more.  >>

Dr. Dixon Butler, former GLOBE Director, will be receiving The Cleveland Abbe Award for Distinguished Service to Atmospheric Sciences at the 95th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society in Phoenix, Arizona.  >>

Dr. Kevin Czajkowski summarizes findings from the first week of the GLOBE Surface Temperature Field Campaign, which runs until the end of December.  >>

Sample tasks demonstrate ways middle and high school teachers can combine content from Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core State Standards.  >>

Dr. Barrett Rock has been selected as the first recipient of the Youth Environmental Science Medal by the Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) Foundation.  >>

November 2014 GLOBE News Brief  >>