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The scoring rubrics for the 2017 GLOBE International Virtual Science Sympoium (IVSS) are open for comments through 31 August 2016.  >>

More that 200 participants from 31 countries, including GLOBE students, teachers, scientists, US Partners and International Country Coordinators, descended upon Estes Park, Colorado last week for the 20th GLOBE Annual Meeting and 4th Student Research Exhibition.  >>

Did you miss the most recent GLOBE El Niño Field Campaign blogs: “El Niño at the 20th GLOBE Annual Meeting” (21 July) or “El Niño/La Niña 2016!” (07 July)? Catch up on all of the campaign blogs today!  >>

The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year in order to recognize the efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. The goal is to promote ways to engage youth in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities. The theme of the 2016 International Youth Day is “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production.”  >>

If you ever need help making The GLOBE Program work for you, you only need to remember one thing: GLOBE’s Community Support Team (CST) has your back! Just send us an email at help@globe.gov.  >>

Tip of the Week: GISN Members – Have you seen the GISN Video and Profile Guidelines? We invite you to create a two-minute (or shorter) video clip to introduce you and your science to GLOBE students and teachers.  >>

GLOBE eTraining provides the opportunity for new and existing GLOBE users to complete science protocol training at anytime, anywhere. GLOBE eTraining consists of multiple downloadable training modules, interactive digital field and lab experiences, online assessments for each module, and access to support through online discussion forums. In addition to the Introduction to GLOBE module, there are also modules covering atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and soil (pedosphere).  >>

The Washington Post’s head meteorologist Jason Samenow recently met with GLOBE elementary students at Cedar Grove Elementary in Germantown, Maryland, USA who have been busy collecting weather data using GLOBE protocols.  >>

The 20th GLOBE Annual Meeting and Student Research Experience is being held in Estes Park, Colorado, USA, this week (from 16-21 July)! The theme of the meeting this year is “Celebrating the GLOBE Community.” Weren’t able to attend? You can follow along on social media by using the “GLOBEinCO2016” hashtag.  >>

Tip of the Week: Want to upload photos or videos to the GLOBE Website? Watch this demonstration video and learn how to upload today!  >>