Stars and STEM Stories

In southeastern Brazil, students are exploring how local trees can regulate the microclimate, while in southern Chile, young researchers are tackling water scarcity and contributing to research of trees in the LAC region. These GLOBE Program projects not only deepen scientific understanding but also inspire students and communities to take action in addressing global environmental challenges across Latin America.  >>

GLOBE students in Czech Republic have planted a “tiny forest” outside of an elementary school. Using GLOBE protocols, students have researched their forest and presented their findings at international conferences.  >>

When COVID-19 arrived in Uruguay in 2020, a group of four GLOBE educators and friends brainstormed ideas for continuing GLOBE activities and observations for students during the shutdown. The group decided to focus on butterflies because they are appealing to students, interesting to study, observable in many places, and important as pollinators in nature. Learn more about this project.  >>

Two students from the Institute for Natural Resource and Engineering Studies (NATIN) conducted important research on the water quality of the Suriname River and, specifically, on the impact of urbanization on this important river.  >>

Students from across Israel engaged in cloud research this year, which culminated in a virtual end-of-year event aimed to provide students from about 50 schools with an engaging platform to present their research projects.  >>

GLOBE Slovakia teachers hosted a festival at their secondary vocational school in Svit. More than 120 GLOBE students (ages 7–17) and about 40 GLOBE teachers from different parts of Slovakia and the Czech Republic participated in the festival. Students and teachers connected with scientists and experts from eight institutions and universities.  >>

Students from Malta and Latvia just finished a year-long climate collaboration with a focus on cloud observations. The GLOBE teachers guided their students’ study of cloud formations with a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on interdisciplinary learning—integrating science, arts, mathematics, cooking, and drama into their year-long study.  >>

Nepal’s Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA) hosted the 5th National Conference of School Clubs in Banepa, Kavre, Nepal. The 21–24 May conference sought to build partnerships among GLOBE schools both within Nepal and internationally. The conference also introduced the GLOBE program to officials in Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and helped to forge partnerships on government initiatives regarding science literacy in schools and communities.  >>

To celebrate World Oceans Day (8 June) and U.S. National Ocean Month this June, we are excited to share an inspiring story map, “Sailing for a Sustainable Ocean” by GLOBE alumna, Ashlee Wells. In March 2024, Ashlee and a group of fellow students from around the world sailed on the tall ship MIRAIE across the western Pacific Ocean from Yokohama, Japan, to the Micronesian republic of Palau—a trip of approximately 2,000 nautical miles!  >>

Our Lady of the Lake University, Crestview Elementary, and Carnahan Elementary are collaborating with local city government and the river authority to conduct GLOBE protocols measurements and report on atmospheric and land cover observations as part of a long-term study with the Smithsonian Institute's Tree Banding Project. Formally named "SHOUT," the tree-banding project is an educational outreach program that will collect the reported data over the next three to four years.  >>