Events - Suriname

The GLOBE Student Art Competition, to find illustrations for the 2015 GLOBE calendar from among our talented student artists worldwide, is currently underway. The theme for the 2015 Calendar Art Competition is: See Globally, Act Locally: How GLOBE Connects to Earth Observing Satellites.  >>

Two days from 16:00-18:00 at Latour. Workshop to go through the protocols hydrology and landcover and biology page by page, to make adaptations to fit the Suriname context, in addition to explaining any questions. Preparatory sessions intended to have all new teachers be well prepared before starting with their students.  >>

The next GLOBE Learning Expedition will take place in New Delhi, India from 4-8 August 2014.  >>

GLOBE Train-the-Trainer Workshop Hosted by Pater Anton Donicie Scouts Groep Franklynweg 2a (achter de RK kerk aan de Latourweg) 1-8 augustus 2014 Land-Cover and Biology and Hydrology Agenda Welcome (Vrijdag 1 augustus) Time Activity and Location 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome and Introduction to GLOBE Welcome What is GLOBE? GLOBE in Suriname Workshop Objectives, Structure & Logistics What is involved in preparing for training? Introduction to GLOBE Educational Materials (Teacher's Guide, GLOBE Science Log, Data Book) Earth As A System Poster Activity Location: Pater Anton Donicie Boy Scouts Groep Responsibility: Monique en Charissa Day 1 (Zaterdag 2 augustus) Time Activity and Location 10:00 am - 14:00 pm Workshop Welcome Site Logistics Local Environmental Context (15min) Modeling the Earth as a System (30min) Land Cover (2hr) What are the objectives for the Land Cover training? What is the relationship of land cover to JPT and Earth as a system? What types of land cover have you observed? Can we find those sites on maps and satellite images? What is the value of observing land cover types? How can we link it to local issues? Land Cover (1hr 30min) Can we make a land cover map using a satellite image? How can we determine if a map is accurate? Pre-Classified map What are remote sensing and MultiSpec? Short Hydrology Introduction Hydrology What are the objectives for the Hydrology training? What is the relationship of hydrology to JPT and Earth as a system? Day 2 (Maandag 4 augustus) (ontmoetingspunt: bij de nieuwe brug over het Saramaccakanaal) Time Activity and Location 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm 3 hr Field Hydrology Site What are some interesting observations about this water site? 15 How can we characterize this site? Travel from site to Franklynweg 2a What research questions could be asked about our water site? Can we use GLOBE protocols to answer those questions? How are Hydrology Data collected?  >>

The Surface Temperature Field Campaign will engage as many GLOBE students as possible to take surface temperature observations during the month of December 2013.  >>

The 17th GLOBE Annual Partner Meeting will be held in Maryland, USA from 12-16 August 2013. GLOBE protocol training sessions will be held at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.  >>

On July 11, GLOBE Program Office Technology Manager Jon Lang, along with the GLOBE Community Support Team, will host another hour-long training session in order to ensure that you know how to use the latest website features, including simplified Partner and Country Coordinator administrative tools.  >>

Jon Lang, GLOBE Program Office (GPO) Technology Manager and the GLOBE Community Support Team will host online hour-long training sessions on Thursdays, June 27 and July 11 regarding major GLOBE website enhancements including new/simplified Partner and Country Coordinator administrative tools.  >>