News - University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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. On 06 August (11:00 EDT), join NASA GLOBE Clouds Project Scientist, Marilé Colón Robles, to learn more about how to collect your observations and educational resources you can use with formal and informal audiences.  >>

Tip of the Week: Data collection and entry into the GLOBE science database is critically important for both students and scientists conducting scientific investigations. The GLOBE Science Honor Roll recognizes the data contributions of GLOBE students and schools. Has your school been on the Science Honor Roll? Is it time for your school to be on the Science Honor Roll?  >>

Congratulations to the nine GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of August.  >>

Have you been keeping up with the latest GLOBE Star Stories? GLOBE Stars are stories of projects, people and extraordinary activities being conducted around the world in connection to GLOBE. These GLOBE Stars are the bright lights that spark our imagination and inspire us with news of GLOBE at work in the world.  >>

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.  >>