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News Brief - February 2023

In This Issue

  • News and Announcements
  • 2023 Annual Meeting Updates
  • 2023 IVSS Updates
  • Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates 
  • GLOBE Student Vloggers Updates
  • GLOBE STEM Professional/Community Blogs
  • GLOBE Community Stories
  • GLOBE Website Tech Updates
  • Opportunities for Teachers
  • Opportunities for Students
  • Anniversaries 
  • Additional Announcements
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News and Announcements

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Protocol Deactivation Process


The GLOBE Implementation Office and GLOBE’s Data Information Services (DIS) have finalized the internal process for deactivating six science protocols. Historical data will remain available; however, it will not be possible to enter new data. Stay tuned for updates.

 

Read More Here.

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Share Your Davis Weather Station Data with GLOBE

 

The GLOBE Program’s DIS team has completed work that will allow all GLOBE-trained Davis Weather Station owners to send their data to GLOBE. If you can get your data to the Davis website, you can send your data to GLOBE!  

 


Read More Here.

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GLOBE Welcomes New Working Group (WG) Members

 

GLOBE has eight new WG members across the five WGs: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Education; Evaluation; Science; and Technology. Welcome!

 

Read More Here.

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Calling All GLOBE Students: Applications for 2023/2024 GLOBE Student Vloggers Are Open

 

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; the deadline to apply is 01 March.

 

Read More Here.

2023 Annual Meeting Updates

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Registration Fees for 2023

Annual Meeting Announced

 

Fees for the in-person meeting will be $620 USD ("Early-Bird") or $660 USD (regular). GIO acknowledges that this is a significant investment for community members, and is working diligently to plan an inspiring and informative event. Stay tuned!


Read More Here.

2023 International Virtual Science Symposium Updates

IVSS 2023 Shareable

Reports Being Accepted! Upload Tool Now Available   

 

LOBE students: Submit your report by 10 March! Each report must be submitted via the 2023 IVSS Upload Tool, which is now available. New this Year: Reports are being accepted in Thai and Portuguese!

 

Read More Here.

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Check Out New 2023 IVSS Badges!

 

 

Badges for the 2023 IVSS have been updated! To earn these badges, students must display the relevant skills associated with each badge and show evidence of these skills in their IVSS report.

 

 

Read More Here.


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Important 2023 IVSS Dates:

 

  • Informational Webinar: 12 October
  • Reports Accepted: 01 January-10 March
  • Due Date for Student Reports: 10 March
  • Judging Webinar: 29 March 
  • Judging Period: 30 March-09 April
  • Feedback/Badges Shared on 22 April
  • Drawing for Stipends: Earth Day

Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates

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Student Research Campaign

Join 14 February Webinar

 

The campaign will be hosting the webinar: “The State of Trees – February 2023: Local Comparisons of Change Over Time for Land Cover and Tree Height and a Call to Students!” on Tuesday, 14 February, at 02:00 p.m. ET (07:00 p.m. UTC/08:00 p.m. CET). 

 

Read More Here.

2023 Trees Challenge Sharable

NASA GLOBE Trees Challenge 2022 Update

 

Recent blog provides an update on the challenge (4,700+ tree height observations from 1,500+ locations in 50 GLOBE countries) and highlights work of a major campaign contributor: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership!

 

Read More Here.

GLOBE Mission Mosquito Campaign

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Join 09 February Webinar  

 

The GLOBE Mission Mosquito (GMM) webinar, “2023 IVSS Project Workshop,” will be held on Thursday, 09 February, at 02:00 p.m. ET (06:00 p.m. UTC). During this interactive webinar, students can bring their mosquito research and questions.

 

Read More Here.

GLOBE U.S. Air Quality Campaign

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Join the Current GLOBE U.S. Air Quality 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.  

 

Read More Here.

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Mission SnowGLOBE is On through March

 

The campaign is working to collect measurements during snow events and upload the data to the GLOBE website. To find out how to prepare and participate, watch the video recordings of the webinars posted on the event webpage.

 

Read More Here.


GLOBE Student Vloggers Updates

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GSVs Showcase Teachers and Schools


In January, the GSVs met virtually to receive their next assignment: School Showcase and Teacher Interview Vlogs. In a recent meeting, GSV Alumni Mentor Lakshmi (India) emphasized that preparation and planning of vlog episodes in advance of filming as a key component of the process

 

Read More Here.

GLOBE Community Blogs

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High School Students Share Poster Presentation Experiences

 

Two high school students participating in the Summer Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship program recently shared their experience presenting scientific posters at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting.

 

Read More Here.

GLOBE Community Stories

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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!

 

Read More Here.

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Keeping Up with GLOBE Star Stories?

 

Read GLOBE’s most recent Star Story, GLOBE Croatia Celebrates Vibrant History of Participation in The GLOBE Program.” 

 

 

Read more GLOBE Star Stories here


GLOBE Website Tech Updates

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GLOBE strives to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is user-friendly. If you have any questions, or need assistance, contact the GLOBE Community Support Team (CST) at: globehelp@ucar.edu.


Opportunities for Teachers

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GLOBE Teachers: Connect Your Students with a Scientist Mentor

 

The U.S. GLOBE Office is providing opportunities for U.S. GLOBE teachers and their students to engage with scientist mentors from the GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN).

 

Read More Here.

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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. 


Read More Here.

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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. 

 

Read More Here.

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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.

 

Read More Here.

Opportunities for Students

U.S. GLOBE Sophomores/Juniors: 2023 Summer Internship Opportunity – Deadline 15 March

 

The U.S. GLOBE Coordination Office is accepting applications for a GLOBE intern at the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) 2023 Summer High School Intern Program. Selected interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data and work with scientists and engineers at the University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research.

 

Read More Here.


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Produce a Video for NASA! 

 

GLOBE Students: Produce a video confronting a misconception related to clouds or land cover by investigating/collecting evidence! 

 

Read More Here.

Additional Announcements

Anniversaries

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Congratulations to the Three GLOBE Countries celebrating Anniversaries in February:

Netherlands – 28 years (28 February 1995)

New Zealand - 23 years (29 February 2000)

South Africa – 26 years (17 February 1997)


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GIO, including the Community Support Team, will be closed Monday, 20 February, in order to celebrate President Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day). 

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Recipes Needed! Submit by 31 March!

 

GLOBE’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group is seeking special recipes from the community for a “GLOBE Around the World Celebrations Cookbook.” All recipes focusing on special celebrations are welcome!

 

Read More Here.

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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.) 

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