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Can your input help solve big problems in science? A recent article in Smithsonian Magazine, “Will the Next Great Scientific Discover Be Made By Amateurs?” reports that the answer to that question is yes!  >>

There's still time to register for today's (19 June) GLOBE ENSO Student Research Campaign webinar: “Summertime Fun and Phase II.” The webinar will take place at 8:00 p.m. EST (12:00 a.m. UTC).  >>

Seven new case studies demonstrate the integration of The GLOBE Program and Eco-Schools in the Czech Republic. GLOBE and Eco-Schools are working together to integrate high quality, 21st century, STEM and environment-based programs.  >>

The deadline to register and make full payment for the 21st GLOBE Annual Meeting and Student Research Experience in New Haven, Connecticut, is fast approaching: 05 July!  >>

The 46th Annual North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Conference will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA from 18-21 October 2017. On 18 October, a full-day workshop “The GLOBE Program and Eco-Schools: Science and Sustainability in School Gardens” will be offered.  >>

Tip of the Week: Many GLOBE materials have been translated, and are available, in multiple languages.  >>

Can you step in the same river twice? Read the latest blog “The Earth Science Imperative – Take Today’s Data Today” crafted by Dr. Dixon Butler (former Chief Scientist of The GLOBE Program) and find out. Discover how taking today’s data is a way in which students and all citizen scientists can do something that matters for understanding Earth.  >>

Twelve middle school science teachers are being recruited to attend a teacher professional development workshop in Boulder, Colorado, USA, from 13-18 August – and to field test a science unit on weather that uses activities, data, and scientific protocols from The GLOBE Program. BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) and SciEd (UCAR Center for Science Education) are developing this innovative middle school science unit. Applications must be submitted by 11 June.  >>

There’s no doubt that you’re already well aware of the coming eclipse (21 August), but did you know that there are GLOBE science investigations that can enhance this amazing experience? Check them out here!  >>

The GLOBE Observer App, which is available in iOS and Android formats, allows anyone in a GLOBE country to enter data about clouds directly into the GLOBE database. Now it includes a new tool – a Mosquito Habitat Mapper. This tool supports citizen scientists in efforts to map, count, and identify mosquito larvae found in breeding sites!  >>