Events - Purdue University-Partner
North America Regional Meeting 2024: Ohio
Location: VFW Post 3360, Defiance, Ohio, USA
The GLOBE Program's North America Regional Meeting (NARM) in April 2024 will include discussions on grant writing, community partnerships and how to connect with and support educators. There will be training available in several protocols, and students will also have an opportunity to share their recent research.
Attendees can also head out on a trip to the Penney Nature Center's Outdoor Classroom or Water Treatment Plant Tour.
Be sure to bring comfortable clothes and shoes that are appropriate for rainy and sunny days, as well as a technology device (a laptop or tablet is recommended).
Important: Registration for this event closes March 15.
Agenda Summary
- Thursday 25 April
- Arrivals, breakfast and icebreaker
- Breakout group with optional focus areas
- Special guest speaker
- Lunch
- Trip to Penney Nature Center's Outdoor Classroom or Water Treatment Plant Tour
- Discussions on student/teacher experiences and GLOBE protocols
- Dinner and closing remarks
- Friday 26 April
- Breakfast and review of activities
- Student research presentations
- Discussions on supporting teachers implementing GLOBE
- Lunch
- Hydrology protocol training and activity on the Maumee River.
- Open time and closing
Download Defiance, Ohio NARM Agenda (pdf)
Location, Transportation and Accommodations
VFW Post 3360
201 Clinton St.
Defiance, Ohio 43512
Travel funding is available to support Partner travel to in-person NARM events. For details, visit the Partner Opportunities page.
- Recommended airports: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW); Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
- Recommended hotels: Hampton Inn Defiance; Quality Inn Defiance; Holiday Inn Express Defiance
For more information about this NARM, email:
- jhouck@defianceschools.net
- Kevin.Czajkowski@utoledo.edu
- sara.mierzwiak@utoledo.edu
- janet.struble2@utoledo.edu
Events origin: GLOBE Implementation Office