News - Bahrain

Based on the Ministry of Education in providing interesting and suitable learning environment for students , the travelers program provided an opportunity for students to learn about their natural environment , and learning outside the school walls by applying GLOBE Program protocols and the use of modern equipment available in the GLOBE Center to study the characteristics Physical , chemical and biological to these islands. The Kingdom of Bahrain is composed of a number of islands and some of them far from the mother island, as many people did not know about it and its advantages and characteristics. The Science centre aims to facilitate the delivery of information to students through the practical application of what they learn in school , leading to improve the level of process learning and scientific research among students .  >>

Plan accordingly as you will not be able to log in to the GLOBE website during this time frame.  >>

In support of the Soild Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite mission, NASA has initiated a 7-month-long soil moisture measurement campaign, from 1 October 2015 through 30 April 2016, and invites GLOBE schools to participate.  >>

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) is accepting pre-proposals for its 2015 Hollings Grants program. Pre-proposals are due 22 October 2015.  >>

The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is hosting a special event on 15 October (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) in Rome, Italy: "Developing the Knowledge, Skills, and Talent of Youth." The objective of the event is the exchange of ideas among a diverse range of stakeholders to enhance capacity, knowledge, and skills development of youth in the agriculture sector, with the ultimate aim of contributing to food security and nutrition.  >>

On 6 December 1999, the UN General Assembly declared 4-10 October as "World Space Week" to celebrate at the international level the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. Since this declaration in 1999, World Space Week has grown into the largest public space event on Earth.  >>

Young Professional for Agricultural Development (YPARD) has created a list of available funding opportunities. YPARD is an international movement BY Young Professionals FOR Young Professionals for Agricultural Development. YPARD operates as a network; it is not a formalized institution.  >>

The Kilimanjaro Learning Expedition has begun! Follow along for eight days as the 21-member Xpedition team makes it's way through six distinct biomes to the summit of the highest peak in Africa!  >>

GLOBE is hosting a new data entry challenge from 11-17 October 2015! Whether you report new data or old, GIO will recognize schools entering the most data during the week. With your help, it all adds up!  >>

The National Wildlife Federation's Eco Schools USA program has issued a new report on the relationship between environmental education, green schools, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.  >>