Stars and STEM Stories

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!  >>

GLOBE countries in Europe and Eurasia celebrate Earth Day in many different ways, from citizen science projects to educational workshops and more.  >>

Educational booths, including those presenting The GLOBE Program, provided insights into the importance of river ecosystems, the impact of pollution, and strategies for sustainable water management.  >>

Students held an event to introduce The GLOBE Program and its role in food safety.  >>