GIO Welcomes New Director of Operations and Implementation, John Ristvey

On 03 April, John Ristvey assumed the role of GIO Director of Operations and Implementation. Dr. Tony Murphy, who is currently Director of GIO, will shift his responsibilities to provide a greater focus on strengthening relationships with the worldwide community and strategic planning as the GIO Director of Community Engagement and Program Strategy.

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Join GLOBE’s Special Earth Day Broadcast on Friday, 21 April!

Earth Day falls on 22 April of every year, but we will celebrate on Friday 21 April in order to share our special Earth Day broadcast with teachers and students in their classrooms. Read more about the special Earth Day broadcast on our Earth Day webpage, and return on 21 April to join the live broadcast at 09:00 a.m. MT (03:00 p.m. UTC). Click the Earth Day banner on the www.globe.gov homepage to arrive at the site of the broadcast.

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Regional Campaigns Page Updated

Along with Global Campaigns and Intensive Observation Periods (IOPs), the GLOBE community hosts regional campaigns and initiatives. Using GLOBE protocols, schools in defined regions participate in active research campaigns. All regional campaigns have been updated on the Regional Campaigns webpage.

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International Virtual Science Symposium: Judging has Begun!   

Thanks to the 1,435 students who submitted projects. We received 247 projects from 27 countries. By accepting projects in Thai language this year, participation from Thailand almost doubled! Thanks to all students, teachers and judges who helped make this years IVSS the best ever.

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Important 2023 IVSS Dates:

• Judging Period: 30 March-09 April
• Feedback/Badges Shared on 22 April
• Drawing for Stipends: Earth Day, celebrated this year on Friday 21 April.

Questions about the 2023 IVSS, contact globehelp@ucar.edu.

Join the 12 April Webinar

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 @ 1:00pm ET (5:00pm UTC). The State of Trees – April 2024.

The NASA Surface Water and Open Topography (SWOT) Mission and how it aligns to water edges and land cover. Join the Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign Team and Dr. Ben Hamlington, Research Scientist in the Sea Level and Ice Group, in the Earth Sciences Section at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California USA as we discuss the NASA SWOT Mission. Learn about NASA's first global survey of Earth's surface water, providing data for clean air and water, extreme events, and long-term environmental changes. We will discuss how this mission aligns to an upcoming GLOBE Challenge focusing on water edges and land cover. We will finish the webinar with a recap of the Results from the One-Week Tree Height and Land Cover Paired Observations Intensive Observation Period.

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Join 06 April Webinar  

Join us for GLOBE Observer Connect, a new monthly series of short conversations about GLOBE data, science, and the latest updates.

In April, we will hear from Dr. Rusanne Low, science lead for GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper, discussing how physical factors are responsible for why mosquitoes are unevenly distributed on the landscape. To accommodate most time zones, she will be available for two sessions on Thursday, 06 April.

• Session 1: 12:00-12:30 pm EDT (16:00-16:30 UTC)
• Session 2: 8:00-8:30 pm EDT (12:00-12:30 UTC on 7 April)

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Join the Campaign Today 

The 2022-2023 U.S. Air Quality Campaign “How’s the Air Out There” is happening now. Participate by submitting observations using The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer, the Data Entry Tool, or through the GLOBE website.  

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GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN) Application Process Updated

GIO is implementing a new two-step membership application process to better understand how potential members would like to participate and engage with the GISN and the GLOBE community.

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Join GISN Social Hour!

Are you a member of the GISN? Want to learn more about the GISN? Then join the “GISN Social Hour” on Tuesday, 25 April, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (09:00 a.m. MDT). This is an informal time for members to interact, learn, share, and connect with fellow GISN members. 

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2023/2024 GLOBE Student Vloggers to Debut During Earth Day Broadcast

Make plans to tune in to the Earth Day Broadcast on 21 April at 9 a.m. MDT (3 p.m. UTC)) to say goodbye to our 2022/2023 cohort and to meet our 2023/2024 cohort of GLOBE Student Vloggers.

The 2022/2023 GLOBE Student Vloggers met virtually in March for their last official meeting together. They will meet again one last time in April to celebrate their accomplishments and to receive their certificates.  

Keep tuning in to the YouTube channel as new episodes from the vloggers are released. Check out the episodes on GLOBE's YouTube channel here

GLOBE Community Stories

What’s Your GLOBE Story? Learn the Difference Between GLOBE Star, STEM, and Community Profile Stories – and Share Your Story Today!

There are a variety of ways for you to share your GLOBE story, including GLOBE Star Stories, STEM Stories, and Community Profile Stories. Share your story today!

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Keeping Up with GLOBE Star Stories?

Read GLOBE’s two most recent Star Stories:

"Asia and Pacific Regional Coordination Office Hosts Virtual Wetlands Symposium" Read More Here.

and 

"GLOBE Jordan Incorporates Educational Games to Help Implement GLOBE Protocols During Near East and North Africa Regional Meeting" Read More.

Read more GLOBE Stories here.  

GLOBE Website Tech Updates

GLOBE strives to ensure that “use” of the website, and associated apps, is user-friendly. GLOBE’s Data and Information Systems (DIS) team is working on a number of new features, with plans to release these in time for Earth Day (22 April). Stay tuned!

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U.S. In-Service and Pre-Service Teachers: Stipends Available for Blog and Social Media Posts Highlighting GLOBE and Natural Inquirer Connections 

Earn $100 while learning about two exemplary science education resources. The GLOBE U.S. Office is looking for educators to highlight connections (via blog post or social media) between the USDA Forest Service’s Natural Inquirer readers for students and GLOBE protocols, learning activities, and storybooks. 

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U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join Thursday Watercoolers

Watercoolers are held most Thursdays at 04:10 p.m. ET. They provide an informal opportunity to connect and share ideas. Each week begins with a presentation from a teacher or partner, with time for questions. 

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YLACES Offers Support for Science Education

YLACES offers awards, scholarships, and support to assist the implementation of inquiry-based, experiential science education.

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Registration for 2023 U.S. Student Research Symposia (SRS) Open

Students can share the results of their hard work in GLOBE research investigations at the 2023 U.S. SRS. For students in the 5th to 12th grades, the symposia offer the chance to discuss research projects with STEM professionals, share ideas and learn from peers and explore STEM careers. Symposia are held every spring in each of GLOBE's six U.S. regions.

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Congratulations to the Eighteen GLOBE Countries celebrating Anniversaries in April:

:

Australia – 28 years (21 April 1995)

Austria – 28 years (20 April 1995)

Benin – 28 years (28 April 1995)

Bolivia – 28 years (22 April 1995)

Canada – 26 years (07 April 1997)

Chile – 25 years (16 April 1998)

Costa Rica – 27 years (22 April 1996)

Croatia – 28 years (12 April 1995)

Czech Republic – 28 years (20 April 1995)

Ecuador – 27 years (22 April 1996)

South Korea – 28 years (21 April 1995)

Kuwait – 24 years (12 April 1999)

Norway – 28 years (05 April 1995)

Poland – 26 years (22 April 1997)

Romania – 28 years (11 April 1995)

Switzerland – 25 years (22 April 1998)

Tanzania – 26 years (01 April 1997)

Uruguay – 28 years (21 April 1995)

GLOBE Program Items Available at Lands’ End Online Store

You can have the GLOBE logo on a variety of items including clothing and accessories at Lands End Business.



To get started, click here. (Then click on the product, choose the size, and select The GLOBE Program logo.)