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It’s just about time to start submitting your reports to the 2021 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS)! Reports will be accepted from early January through 10 March. The 2021 IVSS will be focusing on Data Analysis.  >>

Dr. Denise Yost joins the GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) on 04 January 2021 as the Assistant Director. Denise is a marine scientist, educator, and leader who is passionate about GLOBE’s international hands-on environmental science and education mission. “We are excited to have Denise join the GIO team,” said Dr. Tony Murphy, GIO Director. She brings a new and different leadership style that will help the team move forward as it deals with new programmatic initiatives involving revised or new processes for trainer certification, science protocol deactivation, science protocol introductions, and internal communication procedures with SSAI and the GLOBE Observer Team.”  >>

The GLOBE Implementation Office, including the Community Support Team, will be closed Friday, 01 January, in order to celebrate New Year's Day. Welcome 2021!  >>

Are you participating in the Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign? Then you’ll want to read the most recent GLOBE Community Blogs written by Brian Campbell, NASA Senior Earth Science Education Specialist.  >>

A recent article, “Engaging Families with GLOBE Observer,” written by Theresa Schwerin, Heather A. Fischer, and Heather Mortimer, highlights the “educational” and “fun” contributions of citizen scientists from around the world using the GLOBE Observer app.  >>

U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in January. Watercoolers, which start at 04:10 p.m. EST, 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.  >>

U.S. GLOBE Partnerships/Partners: Please consider joining the U.S. Partner Forum (USPF) or recommending someone to serve as a member. The U.S. is divided into six GLOBE regions. Each region has one representative on the USPF who works closely to guide the future of GLOBE in the United States.  >>

Tip of the Week: The GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN) is seeking early career STEM professionals. This GISN subgroup consists of members who are upper-level undergraduate or master's students pursuing a degree in a STEM field, as well as recent graduates who are working in STEM fields who have less than five years’ experience.  >>

The 2021 GLOBE Annual Meeting will be held 19-23 July. Please mark these dates on your calendar! This year's meeting will be 100 percent virtual. More information, including information about registering for this event, will be sent in the coming months.  >>

Whether you missed the informational/inspirational webinars designed to help you move forward with your 2021 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) research endeavors – or just want to watch them again – they have been archived!  >>