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Tip of the Week: The GLOBE Program Annual Reviews are available online. These yearly documents vibrantly chronicle many of the events, activities, and dedicated achievements of GLOBE members from around the world.  >>

A recent article (29 October 2021),” App Tracks Harmful Mosquitoes with Help from Crowdsourced Science,” written by Elizabeth Thompson, and published in Eos (Science News of American Geophysical Union/AGU), highlights the ability of volunteers to support research and fight mosquito populations using The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer, Mosquito Habitat Mapper Tool.  >>

If you missed the U.S. Center COP26 – NASA Hyperwall Presentation: The GLOBE Program – Engaging Youth and Citizen Scientists in Understanding Our Environment, which was given by GLOBE’s NASA Program Manager, Dr. Allison Leidner, on 05 November, watch it today!  >>

On Wednesday, 10 November (07:00 p.m. ET), GLOBE Mission EARTH (GME) and My NASA Data will be hosting the webinar, “Tools for Studying the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE)”  >>

The annual National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Awards and Recognition Program, which recognizes exceptional and innovative science educators, began in 1973. The NSTA Awards and Recognition Program was created to raise awareness and to expose the outstanding work being done in the science education field. It honors exceptional and innovative science educators and principals for their outstanding work. Applications for the 2021-2022 awards cycle are being accepted – all entries must be received by 17 December.  >>

“Have you heard there is a new clouds project? It is called NASA GLOBE CLOUD GAZE. It is a merger of GLOBE Clouds and The Zooniverse online citizen science platform. A one-week pacing guide is now available,” Marilé Colón Robles, principal investigator for CLOUD GAZE and the Project Scientist for NASA GLOBE Clouds at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, USA, said in a recent blog.  >>

Tip of the Week: Have you checked out the GLOBE eTraining Program yet? Now is a good time to embark on a virtual expedition to expand your educational and scientific endeavors – and become an invaluable member of The GLOBE Program community!  >>

U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in November. Watercoolers are held most Thursdays, at 04:10 p.m. EDT. 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.  >>

The GLOBE Program 2020-2021 Annual Review is now available online. This extensive document vibrantly chronicles many of the events, activities, and dedicated achievements of GLOBE members from around the world.  >>

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 system improvements, including performance, bugs, and behind-the-scenes functionality. Plans are in the works for new features and capabilities – so stay tuned!  >>