GLOBE News

Did you know that The GLOBE Program provides the opportunity to connect students from all over the world and for them to work collaboratively with another school? A new Community Blog, written by Dr. Marta Irene Kingsland (the Country Coordinator for Argentina, and a member of the GLOBE Education Working Group), explores these types of collaborative endeavors in “School to School Collaboration.”  >>

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has a large number of resources aimed at educating the public about weather, the science behind it, and meteorological careers. GLOBE is excited to share these WMO resources with you.  >>

Tip of the Week: GLOBE eTraining 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.  >>

The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment, or GLOBE, Program is a NASA-supported research and education program that encourages students and citizen scientists to collect and analyze environmental observations. GLOBE Observer is a free, easy-to-use app that guides citizen scientists through data collection.  >>

We are looking forward to seeing you soon at the 21st GLOBE Annual Meeting in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. At this meeting, we will have two protocol sessions for the adult attendees that will allow you to get hands-on experience with GLOBE protocols and to work with experienced trainers on best practices and tips for completing the protocols as well as time to practice using the GLOBE Data Entry app and the GLOBE Observer. (Remember to download apps before coming to the meeting!)  >>

Are you registered to attend the upcoming (30 July – 03 August) 21st GLOBE Annual Meeting and Student Research Experience in New Haven, Connecticut, USA? The GLOBE Program has put together a list of helpful tips to refer to during travel and the meeting – as well as some basic information about what to expect when you arrive.  >>

GLOBE students visit the U.S. Embassy Wildlife Habitat in Bern/Switzerland.  >>

The Times of Malta recently published an article, “Can’t Get People to Science? Get Science to people!” promoting The GLOBE Program in Malta as a way to attract young people to science.  >>

Tip of the Week: The GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN) is an international network of STEM professionals (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) that work with GLOBE students around the world conducting science. As an invaluable member of the GISN, you can mentor students and teachers, present scientific ideas, and/or collaborate on scientific research. Each relationship between a STEM professional and a GLOBE school is unique, and is determined by the STEM professional and the school.  >>

Join the 2017 Eclipse Community and receive a free pair of solar viewing glasses when you share your eclipse plans! It's not less than six weeks until the eclipse on 21 August.  >>