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2019-04-11
Can You Engineer a Low-cost Tool for Measuring Wind Speed? The GLOBE/AREN Project Wind Speed Challenge Is On!
The GLOBE/AREN (AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network) Wind Speed Challenge began 01 April. The goal of the challenge is to engineer a low-cost electronic or non-electronic anemometer (a tool for measuring the speed of wind). Projects must be submitted by 31 May.  >>

2019-04-10
Today (10 April) GLOBE Mission Mosquito Education Webinar #6: “Who Am I?”
Educators – Join the GLOBE Mission Mosquito (GMM) Field Measurement Campaign Webinar #6 “Who Am I? Or How to Identify Larvae” on Wednesday, 10 April, at 2:00 p.m. ET.  >>

2019-04-09
07-13 April: The GLOBE Mission Mosquito Citizen Science Day Mosquito Blitz is On!
The GLOBE Observer Mosquito Blitz kicked off on Sunday, 07 April, and ends on Citizen Science Day, 13 April. Join us in this focused effort to gather observations of mosquito breeding sites.  >>

2019-04-09
Today (09 April): U.S. Teacher Watercooler Meetup
U.S. GLOBE Teachers: Join the GLOBE Professional Learning Community (PLC) and hear how other GLOBE teachers use GLOBE with their students during a Teacher Watercooler meet-up at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, 09 April.  >>

2019-04-09
GLOBE Community? Ready to Join a Current GLOBE Field Measurement Campaign? Start Today!
Tip of the Week: It’s easy to join, and participate in, one of the current GLOBE field campaigns! Collect your data and put it to immediate use!  >>

2019-04-08
Join the GLOBE Community: eTraining Availabe Now – Protocol Training Made Easy!
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. Thanks to eTraining, teachers can join the GLOBE community today!  >>

2019-04-04
U.S. GLOBE Teachers: 22-26 April is National Environmental Education Week!
From 22-26 April, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is hosting the nation’s largest celebration of environmental education for the 15th Annual National Environmental Education Week (U.S. only). Each year, NEEF partners with educators, students, government agencies, businesses, communities, nonprofit organizations, and others to inspire environmental learning and encourage stewardship of essential resources: land, air, and water.  >>

2019-04-04
2019 IVSS Projects Are Due 10 April! Ready to Serve as a Judge?
The deadline for submitting projects to the 2019 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) is fast approaching – 10 April! It’s time to complete, and upload, your invaluable contribution to science and research.  >>

2019-04-03
Teachers: New Tornadoes Teaching Box Now Available – Make a Tornado in Your Classroom!
A new University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center for Science Education (SciEd) Tornadoes Teaching Box is now available!  >>

2019-04-02
Eighteen Countries Celebrate Anniversary with The GLOBE Program in April
Congratulations to the eighteen GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of April.  >>