GLOBE News

Have you read the Scientific American blog, “The GLOBE Program: Making the Case for K-12 Citizen Scientists” by Amanda Baker yet? If not, click here are read it today!  >>

An agreement between NASA and the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Seychelles, for cooperation in The GLOBE Program, was finalized on 25 August 2017. Seychelles is now the 118th country to participate in GLOBE.  >>

Tip of the Week: As a vital part of the GLOBE community, you are cordially invited to blog on the GLOBE website. Respectfully voice your opinion, ask questions, share tips and tidbits – and make meaningful connections with members of the community today!  >>

The International Biomes Project 2017 begins 30 September in the foothills of South Africa.  >>

Tip of the Week: GLOBE eTraining, which was introduced to the community on Earth Day 2016, provides the opportunity for new and existing GLOBE users to complete science protocol training at anytime, anywhere. GLOBE eTraining consists of multiple downloadable training modules, interactive digital field and lab experiences, online assessments for each module, and access to support through online discussion forums. Thanks to eTraining, teachers can join the GLOBE community today!  >>

The U.S. Department of State seeks nominations for U.S. scientists with requisite expertise to serve as Lead Authors or Review Editors on the Working Group I, II, and III contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6).  >>

Register Today for U.S. Regional Student Research Symposia (SRS) informational webinar on 25 September. The webinar will be held at 3:00 p.m. EDT.  >>

The Obama Foundation Fellowship program is seeking to support outstanding civic innovators from around the world in order to amplify the impact of their work and to inspire a wave of civic innovation. The inaugural class of 20 Fellows will be integral to shaping the program and the community of Fellows for future years. Applications close 06 October at 6:00 p.m. CT.  >>

Register today for the first GLOBE Mission EARTH webinar on 26 September: “Urban Heat Island Effect Campaign and Results of the Surface Temperature Changes during the Solar Eclipse.”  >>

NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) application is now open. This is aone-of-a-kind experience for Texas high school students to explore the possibilities of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related major or career.  >>