GLOBE Learning Sessions
GLOBE Learning Sessions
Upcoming Events
GLOBE Alumni Stories: Understanding Impact, Building Community, and Inspiring Action
4 December 2025, 9:00–10:30 am ET (14:00–15:30 UTC)
Join GLOBE alumni Shaikha BuAli (moderator), Phatcharida Inthama, Maryam Mohammed Al Naaimi, Marianela Pepe, and others who will share their stories of personal and professional impact from participating in GLOBE. GLOBE members (including alumni) are invited to hear and discuss how specific aspects of GLOBE experiences can lead to a variety of long-term impacts, the potential benefits of belonging to an alumni community, and practical lessons that can inform future activities and collaborations.
2025 RCO Highlights
10 December 2025, 10:00–11:00 am ET (15:00–16:00 UTC)
As 2025 comes to a close, join our Regional Coordinating Office (RCO) Representatives Mark Brettenny (Africa), Desh Bandhu (Asia and Pacific), Dana Votápková and Bára Semeráková (Europe and Eurasia), Mariana Savino (Latin America and Caribbean), Salma Ahmad Al Zubi (Near East and North Africa), and Jennifer Bourgeault (North America) for a special Learning Session highlighting accomplishments from each GLOBE region. This session is an opportunity to recognize the dedication of our RCOs and celebrate the milestones achieved across our GLOBE community. Join us in honoring the impact of our regional efforts in 2025!
Past Events
NASA Scientific Visualization Studio
10 September 2025
The first GLOBE Learning Session highlighted the NASA Scientific Visualization Studio. In this webinar, Mark SubbaRao, lead of Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS), provided an overview of SVS and highlighted the important role of data visualization in every stage of the scientific process: from data exploration, analysis, discovery, and publication for the science community to the dissemination of results to public audiences. We were also joined by Trena Ferrell, outreach lead of the Earth Science Division, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Watch the session to learn about data visualization as a powerful communication tool.
Celebrating the Community and Legacy of GLOBE Observer
24 September 2025
Since 2016, the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative has implemented GLOBE Observer. This presentation highlighted NESEC’s approach to building an expanded GLOBE community to include individuals and communities outside of schools through partnerships. These partnerships are now poised to enhance the capacities and capabilities of the GLOBE Program. In addition to expanding the types of individuals and organizations that participate in GLOBE, the partnerships have resulted in a rich resource library—available to support the GLOBE community into the future. Watch the session recording to learn more and celebrate the work and impact of the GLOBE Observer team and app over the years!
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Engaging GLOBE Alumni to Promote, Support, and Sustain the GLOBE Program
1 October 2025
In this session, GLOBE members learned about strategies for engaging alumni to support GLOBE activities at various levels. Laura Altin, Bill Becker, Ylliass Destin Lawani, and Watcharee Ruairuen discussed the potential roles that alumni can play in promoting and sustaining GLOBE, along with different approaches that have supported alumni involvement in their schools, countries, and regions.
Training on Recent GLOBE Website Updates for Regions
21–30 October 2025
In these Learning Sessions, Cornell Lewis from GLOBE’s Data and Information System (DIS) team provided an overview of the new content management tools available for site managers. This includes how to create and edit web pages using the new Liferay page type (Content Pages). Content pages include new features and functionality to make it easier to lay out and organize your content. These sessions were tailored to each region, and were intended only for RCOs, CCs, Asst CCs, Partners and site managers.
Connecting GLOBE Observations with X-Snow and Blowing Snow
23 October 2025
During this session, we heard from Marco Tedesco and Bill Line, who lead efforts to advance understandings of snow on the ground and lofted high in the air. GLOBE members learned about how ground-based measurements using GLOBE protocols can fill gaps in snow measurements and weather warnings.
Member Recognition (Lifetime Achievement)
6 November 2025
Watch the special virtual discussion celebrating the GLOBE Lifetime Achievement Award honorees from the 2025 GLOBE Member Recognition. This session highlighted the extraordinary dedication, leadership, and impact of Elena Bautista Sparrow, Ines Maria Mauad, Patchara Pongmanawut, Diana Garsic, and Ylliass Destin Lawani—individuals whose long-standing contributions have helped shape the GLOBE community worldwide.
In this engaging discussion, the honorees shared what inspired their journeys with GLOBE, memorable moments along the way, and lessons learned through their experiences. Through personal stories and reflections, we honor their achievements and explore how their legacy can inspire the next generation of GLOBE members.
Highlights from GLOBE Science Activation (SciAct) Projects
13 November 2025
During this session, GLOBE members learned about how five NASA-funded initiatives expand the use of GLOBE protocols through varied partnerships that include librarians and informal educators, and rural and indigenous communities. Through presentation and discussion, session participants heard about highlights and lessons learned and considered implications for GLOBE in their own regions and communities.