News - University of Arkansas

Members of the NASA Langley GLOBE Partnership (Hampton, Virginia, USA) will be spending the summer working with 12 summer camps in the "GLOBE Goes to Camp” Pilot. During this program, campers will have the opportunity to connect with NASA scientists as they take on the role of a citizen scientist collecting local environmental data. By participating in this NASA camp experience, campers will gain valuable STEM learning opportunities designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application.  >>

Did you miss – or would you like to view again – the webinar hosted by the GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) on 03 June, “Presentations with Accessibility in Mind”? If so, it is now available on GLOBE’s YouTube Channel.  >>

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!  >>

The 2021 GLOBE Annual Meeting is just around the corner! Here’s the latest news to help ensure your experience is a resounding success…  >>

Congratulations to the 13 GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of June.  >>

As always, GLOBE continues to work to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is as user-friendly as possible.  >>

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.  >>

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.  >>

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.  >>

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.  >>