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GLOBE News Brief - July 2023

In This Issue

  • News and Announcements
  • 2023 Annual Meeting Update
  • Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates
  • GISN Updates 
  • GLOBE Student Vloggers Update
  • GLOBE Community Stories
  • Opportunities for Teachers
  • Opportunities for Students
  • Anniversaries 
  • Additional Announcements
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News and Announcements

New GLOBE Website Enhancements Available Now

 

The GLOBE DIS team is working hard to make your experience doing GLOBE even better. Parallel to this work, the GIO team has updated the content on select pages. The following website enhancements are now available.

 

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2023 Annual Meeting Updates

2023 GLOBE Annual Meeting


The GLOBE Annual Meeting will be held from 17-20 July in Denver, Colorado, USA. During this in-person event, participants will explore several strands of "Open Science."


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Meet 2023 GLOBE Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Leila Farhadi, Ph.D.


Dr. Leila Farhadi will be presenting "Utilizing Space-Based and Field Site Observations to Quantify and Characterize the Terrestrial Water Cycle."


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Meet 2023 GLOBE Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Scott McIntosh, Ph.D.


Dr. Scott McIntosh will be presenting "The Sun, The Moon, & Us."


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Meet 2023 GLOBE Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Dr. Victoria Metcalf


Dr. Victoria Metcalf will be presenting "Education in Antarctica -- Why Relationships Matter for Global Outcomes."


Read More Here.


Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates

NASA Moon Trees Quest

Runs from 21 June to 21 September

 

Measure the height of Apollo 14 Moon Trees and other trees of the same species using the GLOBE Observer app.


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Observer Science Blogs

Head on over to the Observer website to read the latest science blogs from our science leads. The latest blogs include "Moon Trees and You" and "Fire in the Sky."

 

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GLOBE International STEM Network Updates

GLOBE Observer Connect

 

Join us on 13 July for GLOBE Observer Connect on the topic "Fire in the Sky." 

 

Read More Here.

GLOBE Student Vloggers Update

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GLOBE Student Vloggers (GSVs) Receive Monthly Training and Full Vlog Assignments

 

The GSVs met for the second time to receive their monthly training and their first full vlog assignment. They also met GSV Alumni Mentors.

 

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GLOBE Community Stories

Call for GLOBE Stars and STEM Story Submissions

 

GLOBE is calling for submissions to be features as upcoming STAR or STEM Stories.

 

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First GLOBE Teacher Training Workshop in 10 Years Relaunches GLOBE Program in Bangladesh

 

The GLOBE Asia and Pacific Regional Coordintion Office organized the first GLOBE teacher Training workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh to relaunch GLOBE in their country.

 

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20 Irish Schools Investigate Rainfall and Flood Resilience in New GLOBE Ireland Climate Education Initiative

 

Twenty schools across Ireland took part in a new GLOBE Ireland Observation Project titled "How Spongy in Your School? Rainfall and Flood Resilience Investigation."

 

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Opportunities for Teachers

2023 North American Regional Meeting In-Person Professional Development


A Request for Proposals for the 2023 NARM is now open for Partnerships who want to host in-person professional development for U.S. Partners. Proposals are due ASAP.


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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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Opportunities for Students

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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 Eight GLOBE Countries celebrating Anniversaries in July:


Bahamas – 23 years (12 July 2000)

Bermuda – 09 years (03 July 2014)

The Gambia – 27 years (12 July 1996)

Mauritania – 19 years (06 July 2004)

Nigeria – 21 years (15 July 2002)

Peru – 26 years (10 July 1997)

Trinidad &Tobago – 27 years (16 July 1996)

Tunisia – 28 years (27 July 1995)


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GLOBE Accessibility Technology Solution Sub-Committee Seeks Input

 

A special survey has been created to establish a baseline and to determine the needs of community members who are visually impaired. The deadline for survey input is December 2023.

 

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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