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06/03/2021
June GLOBE Tech Update
As always, GLOBE continues to work to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is as user-friendly as possible.  >>

06/03/2021
Second Keynote Speaker Selected for 2021 GLOBE Annual Meeting Update
The second keynote speaker for the GLOBE Annual Meeting is Dr. Raj Pandya. Dr. Pandya directs the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Thriving Earth Exchange, which helps volunteer scientists and community leaders work together to use science, especially Earth and space science, to advance community priorities related to sustainability, resilience, disaster risk reduction, and environmental justice.  >>

05/28/2021
U.S. GLOBE Teachers/Partners: Join June Watercoolers
U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in June. Watercoolers, which start at 04:10 p.m. ET, are 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.  >>

05/28/2021
GLOBE Implementation Office Closed 31 May for Memorial Day Observance
The GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO), including the Community Support Team, will be closed on Monday, 31 May, in observance of the United States Memorial Day.  >>

05/27/2021
The GLOBE Program Thanks the 2021 IVSS Judges for Their Service to the Community
For the 2021 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS), GIO had 180 judges from 46 countries provide feedback on the student research reports. The IVSS would not be possible without the generous support of these individuals.  >>

05/26/2021
2021 Community Trees Challenge Summary
The 2021 Community Trees Challenge, where “Science is Better Together” has concluded! Between 15 April and 15 May, community members and citizen scientists from around the world took 2,441 tree height observations from 1,733 global locations.  >>

05/25/2021
05 June is World Environment Day – Join #GenerationRestoration
The theme of this year’s World Environment Day, 05 June, is “Ecosystem Restoration.” World Environment Day is the United Nation’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries.  >>

05/25/2021
Today (25 May) Trees Around the GLOBE Half-Day Workshop Highlighting 2021 IVSS Student Research Projects
The “Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign Half-Day Workshop: Highlighting 2021 GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium Student Research Projects from Across the GLOBE,” will be held on Tuesday, 25 May, from 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. EDT (01:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. UTC).  >>

05/24/2021
Journey Along with GLOBE’s New Student Vloggers
Have you been following along with GLOBE’s 12 new Student Vloggers (video bloggers)? Vlog-style videos are filmed, in part, “selfie-style” in order to help you journey along with our intrepid explorers as they experience the world of GLOBE.  >>

05/24/2021
GLOBE Community: Are You a “GLOBE Star?” Share Your Story – Inspiration Made Easy!
Tip of the Week: Are you a GLOBE Star? GLOBE Stars are stories of projects, people and extraordinary activities being conducted around the world in connection to GLOBE. These are our GLOBE Stars, the bright lights that spark our imagination and inspire us with news of GLOBE at work in the world. If so, GLOBE wants to hear all about it! Send your story of people, projects, or activities to share on the GLOBE website.  >>