News - University of Arkansas

All GLOBE Partners must complete the GLOBE Annual Partner Survey by 30 January 2015. This survey is extremely important as the information helps GIO and the Program sponsors to consider the state of the Program and the community, how we are meeting our strategic goals, and how to move the Program forward.  >>

NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission will be partnering with The GLOBE Program to hold a student precipitation field campaign to collect data from 1 February through mid-April 2015.  >>

2015 Dupont Challenge essay competition is open for submissions in the USA, Canada, and U.S. territories.  >>

During the 28-29 November 2014 GLOBE Africa Alumni workshop in Sunyani, Ghana, Regional GLOBE Alumni representative Ylliass Lawani (far right) and workshop participants brainstormed new ways to move forward and refresh their GLOBE skills.  >>

You've been reading about the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) international satellite mission in various GLOBE communications for the past several months. The GPM international satellite, launched in February 2014, is circling the globe this very minute, providing global precipitation maps to assist researchers in studying global climate, improving the forecasting of extreme events, and adding to current capabilities for using such satellite data to benefit society.  >>

Letter to the Community  >>

The Community Support Team (CST) will close for service Thursday, 25 December as well as Thursday, 1st of January in recognition of the holidays.  >>

Launching on Saturday, December 20th is a new tool to allow GLOBE teachers to find other members who are interested in collaborating on GLOBE projects, protocols or other activities. Use the advanced search tool to identify potential collaboration partners based on their country, language, school grade level, protocol interests, GLOBE projects/campaigns and more.  >>

Dr. Kevin Czajkowski summarizes findings from the first week of the GLOBE Surface Temperature Field Campaign, which runs until the end of December.  >>

Dr. Dixon Butler, former GLOBE Director, will be receiving The Cleveland Abbe Award for Distinguished Service to Atmospheric Sciences at the 95th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society in Phoenix, Arizona.  >>