GLOBE News

The Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign is hosting a One-Week Tree Height and Land Cover Intensive Observation Period (IOP) from 21 March (which is the International Day of Forests) through 28 March.  >>

The March Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE)-Surface Temperature Intensive Observation Period (IOP) begins today, 01 March, and will take place throughout the month.  >>

GLOBE’s Accessibility Technology Solution Sub-Committee is seeking input from the GLOBE community. The special committee is charged by GLOBE’s Working Group chairs to explore ways in which technology and other tools can potentially facilitate greater levels of accessibility for everyone in relation to GLOBE tools and resources. The goal of this effort is to reduce and, where possible, remove impediments to maximum levels of participation in GLOBE.  >>

Have you been keeping up with the latest GLOBE Star Stories? GLOBE Stars are stories of projects, people and extraordinary activities being conducted around the world in connection to GLOBE. These GLOBE Stars are the bright lights that spark our imagination and inspire us with news of GLOBE at work in the world.  >>

Tip of the Week: GLOBE would not be where it is today without the support of the program’s numerous partners and contributors. GLOBE relies on people with many different backgrounds to help grow the collective understanding of an everchanging world. Whether you are an educator, student, science professional or an interested individual eager to learn about Earth system science, GLOBE has a place for you.  >>

Are you a member of the GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN)? Want to learn more about the GISN? Then The GLOBE Program would like to invite you to join the “GISN Social Hour” on Tuesday, 28 March, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (09:00 a.m. MDT).  >>

Registration is open for the 2023 U.S. Regional Student Research Symposia (SRS). At a SRS, students can share the results of their hard work in GLOBE research investigations. For students in the 5th to 12th grades, the symposia offer the chance to discuss research projects with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals, share ideas and learn from peers, and explore STEM careers. Symposia are held every spring in each of GLOBE's six U.S. regions.  >>

The GLOBE Program has recently updated the website with regard to current air quality campaigns. Air quality measurements help scientists and researchers determine how clean or polluted the air is. The quality of air in your neighborhood, town or regional area can have significant impact on human health and environmental processes surrounding nearby communities.  >>

The United States GLOBE Coordination Office is accepting applications for a GLOBE intern at the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) 2023 Summer High School Intern Program. This opportunity is ONLY open to current Sophomores and Juniors who are GLOBE students. Application deadline is 15 March.  >>

Tip of the Week: Are you participating in the 2023 International Virtual Science Symposium? Then please use this email: globehelp@ucar.edu. The GLOBE Implementation Office is here to help you today! Submit reports today!  >>