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11/27/2017
U.S. Community: Here’s the 2018 Student Research Symposia Schedule!
Are you keeping up with the latest on the 2018 United States Student Research Symposia (SRS)? At the SRS, students from across the United States have the opportunity to come together at one of six face-to-face regional symposia to share the results of field investigations using GLOBE program protocols. As in previous years, the SRS are open to all U.S. GLOBE students and teachers.
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11/27/2017
GLOBE Community: NASA Has Funded Four GLOBE U.S. Partners to Lead Earth Science Projects – STEM Made Easy!
Tip of the Week: NASA has funded four GLOBE U.S. partners to lead NASA Education Earth Science Projects through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) agreements. Check out these innovative, educational, and inspiring projects.
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11/24/2017
Thankful for Freshwater Availability? Read Latest Community Blog “Freshwater Availability”
Read the latest GLOBE Community Blog, “Freshwater Availability,” posted by Dorian Wood Janney on 17 November. Are you thankful for the availability of clean freshwater?
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11/24/2017
What is YLACES – And What Does It Offer U.S. Inquiry-based, Experiential Science Education? How About Awards, Scholarships, Grants, and So Much More!
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) aims to assist and reward the implementation of inquiry-based, experiential science education where students do science and contribute to understanding of our natural world.
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11/22/2017
GLOBE Implementation Office Closed 23-24 November for Thanksgiving Holiday
The GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO), including the Community Support Team office, will be closed Thursday-Friday (23-24 November) to celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
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11/20/2017
GLOBE Community: GLOBE Materials Are Available in Multiple Languages! Connections Made Easy!
Tip of the Week: Many GLOBE materials have been translated, and are available, in multiple languages.
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11/17/2017
GLOBE Community: Nominations for GLOBE Working Groups and U.S. Partner Forum Due 17 November
GLOBE Community: Step up, get involved, and help shape the future of The GLOBE Program. The GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) is seeking nominations for the four Working Groups and for the U.S. Partner Forum. Nominations are due by Friday, 17 November!
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11/17/2017
U.S. National Assessment Governing Board Quarterly Meeting/Webcast 17 November: “Thinking Beyond Borders: The Future of Student Assessment”
What are the current trends in international assessments and how can they inform us about U.S. testing and measurement? What are nations considering as they look toward the future? How will these trends connect to future National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP)?
On 17 November, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET, the National Assessment Governing Board’s quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C., USA, will feature a panel of world-renowned assessment experts at “Thinking Beyond Borders: The Future of Student Assessment.”
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11/14/2017
U.S. Community: 2018 Student Research Symposia Webinar 14 November: “Writing Good Research Questions”
SRS Webinar: “Writing Good Research Questions” will be held on Tuesday, 14 November, at 7:00 p.m. ET. During the webinar, Dr. Michael Jabot, Northeast SRS Lead, will lead a discussion on supporting students in writing good research questions.
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11/14/2017
Keep up with the Latest Community Blogs – Share Your GLOBE Story!
Have you been keeping up with what’s going on in the GLOBE community? A great place to start is the new Community Blog! As a vital part of the GLOBE community, you are cordially invited to blog on the GLOBE website. Respectfully voice your opinion, ask questions, share tips and tidbits – and make meaningful connections with members of the community today!
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