GLOBE News

GLOBE is hosting a new data entry challenge from 11-17 October 2015! Whether you report new data or old, GIO will recognize schools entering the most data during the week. With your help, it all adds up!  >>

The National Wildlife Federation's Eco Schools USA program has issued a new report on the relationship between environmental education, green schools, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.  >>

In support of the Soild Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite mission, NASA has initiated a 7-month-long soil moisture measurement campaign, from 1 October 2015 through 30 April 2016, and invites GLOBE schools to participate.  >>

Plan accordingly as you will not be able to log in to the GLOBE website during these time frames.  >>

Upstream Alliance is a nonprofit organization that connects people to nature using education and leadership expeditions.On 9 September 2015, members of Upstream Alliance embarked on an 800-km, 30-day sea kayak expedition circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula, a large peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, using GLOBE protocols to guide their research investigations.  >>

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Office of Education is seeking high school STEM educators to participate in a year-long NASA GISS (Goddard Institute for Space Studies) Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI).  >>

NWF: Bringing Climate to the Classroom  >>

ICCARS (Investigating Climate Change And Remote Sensing) invites middle school and high school teachers to join the Lifelines Professional Learning Community (PLC) for the 2015-2016 school year.  >>

Interested in a training course on ocean acidification? The Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre (OA-ICC) is interested in determining potential interest in a November workshop in Capetown, South Africa.  >>

Beginning 1 September, The U.S. National Park Foundation will be offering an "Every Kid in a Park" Pass to all 4th graders and their families. This free park pass is part of a new initiative to provide the next generation of American national park visitors, supporters, and advocates the opportunity to experience and explore places that are home to this country's "natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture."  >>