The 2022 GLOBE Annual Meeting

Will be Virtual

The 2022 GLOBE Annual Meeting will be virtual. “We have all had to learn to be flexible in this new world, with evolving work practices, ways of communicating, and routines for living, and I think we are better for it,” GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) Director Dr. Tony Murphy said.

“Let’s move forward to create another annual meeting in which we can meet online, discuss, learn, and come to appreciate each other more than ever. We will be opening registration, making calls for presenters, and doing all the tasks associated with the virtual 2022 GLOBE Annual Meeting, which will be held during the last week of July,” Dr. Murphy said. “Thank you for your patience and understanding, and for all that you continue to do for GLOBE,” Dr. Murphy said. 

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NASA GLOBE Cloud Challenge Continues through 15 February

There is still time to participate in the NASA GLOBE Cloud Challenge 2022: Clouds in a Changing Climate. The challenge, which began on 15 January, will continue through 15 February. 

There are two ways to contribute to this citizen science effort: submit your own cloud observations using The GLOBE Program’s GLOBE Observer App; or help identify observations taken by other citizen scientists by using NASA GLOBE CLOUD GAZE (powered by Zooniverse).

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Regional 2022 U.S. Student Research Symposia Cancelled – Proposals for Local, In-Person Events Being Accepted

After a discussion with the sponsors regarding the current state of COVID-19, and looking through the feedback from teachers, the U.S. GLOBE Office has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person regional 2022 SRS. The U.S. GLOBE Office, with support from NASA and YLACES (Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists), is accepting proposals (no more than two pages) for local, in-person, one-day SRS.  

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Join 10 February GLOBE Mission Mosquito Webinar: “Bringing Down Language Access Barriers: First Steps”

The GLOBE Mission Mosquito (GMM) webinar, “Bringing Down Language Access Barriers: First Steps” will be held on Thursday, 10 February, at 02:00 p.m. EST (07:00 p.m. UTC).  

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Join 15 February Webinar: “Telling our Tree Stories with examples from the GLOBE Europe and Eurasia Region. Focus: Europe and Eurasia” 

The Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign will be hosting the webinar: “Telling our Tree Stories with examples from the GLOBE Europe and Eurasia Region. Focus: Europe and Eurasia,” on Tuesday, 15 February at 01:00 p.m. EST (06:00 p.m. UTC). 

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Student Reports for the 2022 IVSS Accepted through 11 March

Reports for the 2022 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) are being accepted through 11 March. The theme of the 2022 IVSS is “Engineering ​​​​​​​Solutions for a Changing Climate.”

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Miss the January Webinar?

In January, GIO hosted a webinar, “Conducting a Literature Review for your IVSS Project.” The presenter, Juan Felipe Restrepo Mesa, spoke about the process and importance of literature reviews, and presented his slides in both English and Spanish.

To view the recording, click here.

• Informational Webinar: 06 October (To view the recording, click here.)
• Projects Accepted: 01 January through 11 March 
• Project Due Date: 11 March 
• Judging Webinar: 30 March, 10:00 a.m. MST (To join, click here; passcode: 2022IVSS) 
• Judging Period: 30 March through 06 April 
• Feedback and Virtual Badges Shared: 22 April
• Drawing for Stipends: 22 April 

New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Blog: DEI Assessment Available

“I find it hard to believe it’s been two years since GLOBE invited the community to apply to become part of a DEI Task Force,” Rosalba Giarratano, a member of the GLOBE DEI Task Force, said in a recent blog. “One of the most important recommendations made by the Task Force was the development and implementation of a DEI assessment survey that helped set up a baseline.” The assessment is now available.

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Applications Being Accepted for 2022/2023 GLOBE Student Vloggers

Calling all GLOBE Students: GLOBE is seeking the next cohort of 12 students (two from each GLOBE region) to volunteer as GLOBE Student Vloggers (GSVs). This position is competitive, and the deadline to apply is 01 March. Those selected will create vlog–style video content for the GLOBE YouTube channel, which will be shared across all GLOBE social media platforms. 

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Check Out Vlogger NASA GLOBE Cloud Challenge 2022 Compilation Video

Have you ever wondered how clouds, the weather, and climate affect others around the world? In a special international, and inter-generational video, the current cohort of vloggers (and their mentors, friends, and family members) answer these questions.

To watch the video, click 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!

GLOBE offers 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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GLOBE Website Tech Update

As always, GLOBE continues to work to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is as user-friendly as possible. Work this month focuses on new and upcoming capabilities to support teachers, students, and GLOBE teams. To contact the Community Support Team, click here.

NASA STEM Educator Webinars

The NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative (EPDC) is presenting a series of webinars open to all educators. All pre-service, K-12, and informal educators, as well as university faculty, are invited to join NASA education specialists to learn about NASA missions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, and online resources that integrate NASA and STEM into the classroom.

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Educators: One-Week GLOBE “Pacing Guides” Now Available

Are you interested in working with GLOBE, but not sure where to start? Assistance is here! NASA has worked with experienced GLOBE teachers to put together new one-week “Pacing Guides.”

Each guide provides a five-day sequence of activities that address a guiding question. They are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and incorporate information on how to engage in science observations with GLOBE. Each Pacing Guide also includes an activity from My NASA Data using real satellite data. 

Pacing Guide Webinars:

• 02 February, 07:00 p.m. EST – Clouds 
• 23 February, 07:00 p.m. EST – Air Quality 
• 02 March, 07:00 p.m. EST – Trees
• 23 March, 07:00 p.m. EST – Urban Heat Islands
• 30 March, 08:00 p.m. EST – Mosquitoes 

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U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in February

U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in February. Watercoolers are held most Thursdays, at 04:10 p.m. EST. They provide 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.

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Sign up to Present

GLOBE Teachers and Partners: You are invited to share your experience and expertise. Please consider signing up to share how you are using GLOBE in your region.

YLACES Offers Awards, Scholarships, Grants – and Support – for Science Education

YLACES, based in the United States, offers awards, scholarships, grants, and support – all to assist and reward the implementation of inquiry-based, experiential science education where students do science and contribute to understanding of our environment through recognition and financial reward programs.

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U.S. GLOBE Sophomores/Juniors: 2022 Summer Internship Opportunity in STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Program – Applications Due 15 March

The United States GLOBE program is accepting applications for a GLOBE intern at the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) 2022 Summer High School Intern Program. This opportunity is open to U.S. GLOBE high school Sophomores and Juniors. Applications are due 15 March 2022. Selected interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data and work with scientists and engineers.

NEW THIS YEAR: Selected Student Eligible for Stipend

The student selected for the SEES internship will be eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend upon completion of the internship, submission of a written report explaining their research, and a recorded interview on their experience (which will be used by The GLOBE Program). The stipend is provided through support from YLACES. 

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Congratulations to the three GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of February:



Netherlands – 27 years (28 February 1995)

New Zealand - 22 years (29 February 2000)

South Africa – 25 years (17 February 1997)

GLOBE Program Items Available at Lands’ End Online Store

You can have the GLOBE logo 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.)

The GLOBE Implementation Office Will Be Closed 21 February to Observe Presidents’ Day, a U.S. National Holiday.