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U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in February. Watercoolers are held most Thursdays, at 04:10 p.m. EST. They provide an informal opportunity to connect with other GLOBE teachers and partners to share ideas. Each week begins with a presentation from a teacher or partner, with time for questions and conversation following  >>

Congratulations to the three GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of February.  >>

As always, GLOBE continues to work to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is as user-friendly as possible. Work this month focuses on new and upcoming capabilities to support teachers, students, and GLOBE teams.  >>

Calling all GLOBE Students: The GLOBE Program is seeking the next cohort of 12 students (two from each GLOBE region) to volunteer as GLOBE Student Vloggers (GSV). This position is competitive, and the deadline to apply is 01 March.  >>

The 2022 GLOBE Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting. “Every January, we begin the new year by planning for our annual meeting, the event that brings us together,” GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) Director Dr. Tony Murphy said. “It is clear, from many discussions, that there is nothing everyone would like more than to meet in person; however, the overarching concern for everyone’s health and safety has led us to conclude that the annual meeting must be virtual again this year”  >>

Tip of the Week: Are you looking to dive deeper into the scientific and educational adventure that is GLOBE – and need a project collaborator? Then visit the GLOBE website and use the online tool to find current GLOBE members who are interested in collaborating on GLOBE projects, protocols, and/or other activities.  >>

The GLOBE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment is available. “I find it hard to believe it’s been two years since GLOBE invited the community to apply to become part of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force,” Rosalba Giarratano, a member of the GLOBE DEI Task Force, said in a recent blog.  >>

The United States GLOBE program is accepting applications for a GLOBE intern at the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) 2022 Summer High School Intern Program. This opportunity is open to U.S. GLOBE high school Sophomores and Juniors. Applications are due 15 March 2022.  >>

Have you ever wondered how clouds, the weather, and climate affect others around the world? What is happening, and how is it the same, and how is it changing over time? In a new, special international, and inter-generational video, you can hear perspectives answering those questions.  >>

On Tuesday, 25 January, at 07:00 p.m. CST, the presentation “Too Hot… Too Cold” will be held. Goldilocks would be disappointed in the temperature extremes some communities are experiencing. In this webinar, the UHIE and the February 2021 Freeze across Texas will be discussed. Speakers: Kevin Czajkowski, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA; James Doss-Gollin, Rice University.  >>