News - University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Tip of the Week: 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. Thanks to eTraining, teachers can join the GLOBE community today!  >>

The July Intensive Observation Period (IOP) for the Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign is on! The focus is on tree height.  >>

The 23rd GLOBE Annual Meeting, which was held in Detroit, Michigan, USA, from 14-18 July, was attended by almost 250 people from 35 countries. Participants took part in a variety of engaging and enlightening presentations, workshops, cultural presentations, and special interest and professional development sessions. They were also treated to focused addresses by GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) Director Dr. Tony Murphy and keynote speakers from around the regions.  >>

In June and July 2019 our technology team completed development and launched the following.  >>

Citizen Scientists – Join the GLOBE Mission Mosquito (GMM) Field Measurement Campaign webinar #7 “How Can Mosquito Citizen Science Data Protect Communities from Disease?” on Wednesday, 24 July, at 2:00 p.m. ET.  >>

Tip of the Week: Are you a GLOBE Star? GLOBE Stars are stories of projects, people and extraordinary activities being conducted around the world in connection to GLOBE.  >>

Tip of the Week: Do you live in an area that has dust storms? You can photograph the dust event and submit your photos using the GLOBE Observer App.  >>

A recent GLOBE Guest Scientist Blog, submitted by Dr. Caio França, Southern Nazarene University (Bethany, Oklahoma, USA), entitled “GO Oklahoma! Citizen Science Campaign,” discusses research focused on surveillance of mosquito-borne arboviruses. “I’m interested in discovering evolutionary elements that could provide key information about epidemiology, geographic range, and spread of West Nile Virus strains,” Dr. França said.  >>

Can’t make it to the GLOBE Annual Meeting this year? There are a number of ways you can still take part in the events taking place in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Or, are you attending and want to know how you can participate on social media? Here’s how:  >>

In 2019, with support from a grant from the NASA and Youth Learning As Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES), students from across the United States had the opportunity to come together at one of six face-to-face regional Student Research Symposia (SRS) to share the results of field investigations using GLOBE protocols.  >>