Happy Anniversary to GLOBE! Join in Special Earth Day Activity!

Help celebrate GLOBE's 28th Anniversary by participating in the 2023 Earth Day Activity. The GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) invites students to COLLECT, VISUALIZE, and CONNECT using GLOBE protocols. Submissions open until 31 March.

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Apply to be a 2023/2024 GLOBE Student Vlogger

GIO is seeking the next cohort of 12 students to volunteer as a GLOBE Student Vlogger. Thanks to all the students who have been sending in their GSV applications. Those selected will be notified by 01 April.

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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!

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Reports Being Accepted through 10 March     

Calling all GLOBE students! Submit your report by 10 March! Each report must be submitted via the 2023 IVSS Upload Tool. New this Year: Reports are being accepted in Thai and Portuguese!

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Interested in Judging? Attend Webinar!

An informational webinar on judging for the 2023 IVSS will take place on 29 March, 12:00 p.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. MDT). Judges can be STEM professionals, alumni, teachers, grad students or other interested community members. Typically, judging takes around 20-30 minutes per project; and GIO asks that you commit to at least three projects.

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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 (Passcode 338390; Meeting ID 883 9566 2108)
• Judging Period: 30 March-09 April
• Feedback/Badges Shared on 22 April
• Drawing for Stipends: Earth Day

Questions about the 2023 IVSS, contact [email protected].

IOP Begins 01 March

The March UHIE-Surface Temperature Intensive Observation Period (IOP) has begun. IOPs involve students, educators, and researchers collecting and entering targeted data into the GLOBE database during specific periods of time.

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Join 07 March Webinar

The campaign will be hosting the webinar: “The State of Trees – March 2023: May the Forest Be With You: Mapping Ecosystem Structure and Understanding Global Carbon Balance with GEDI” on Tuesday, 07 March, at 01:00 p.m. ET (06:00 p.m. UTC/07:00 p.m. CET). 

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Join 09 March Webinar  

The GLOBE Mission Mosquito (GMM) webinar, “Mosquito Larvae Bootcamp” will be held on Thursday, 09 March, at 02:00 p.m. ET (05:00 p.m. UTC). Participants in this webinar, led by Dr. Rusty Low, will learn how to identify mosquito larvae and receive professional tips to help spot and photograph larvae.

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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, 28 March, 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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GLOBE Student Vloggers (GSVs) Receive New Assignment

The GSVs met virtually to receive their assignment: Reflections Vlogs. They also had the chance to hear from GSV Alumni Mentor Christine (United States) about what it meant for her to help the current cohort (whose term ends this Earth Day) start to think about how they will reflect on their own experiences as GSVs.

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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 most recent Star Story, “GLOBE Czech Republic Autumn Climate Challenge Provides Practical – and Inspirational – Education on Climate.”  

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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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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.

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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! 

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Congratulations to the Thirteen GLOBE Countries celebrating Anniversaries in March:

Belgium – 28 years (24 March 1995)

Bhutan – 02 year (19 March 2021)

Egypt – 28 years (20 March 1995)

Finland – 28 years (23 March 1995)

Ghana – 25 years (20 March 1998)

Hungary – 24 years (10 March 1999)

Israel – 28 years (24 March 1995)

Kazakhstan – 28 years (27 March 1995)

Liechtenstein – 20 years (26 March 2003)

Morocco – 27 years (27 March 1996)

Nepal – 23 years (03 March 2000)

Panama – 23 years (02 March 2000)

Senegal – 28 years (17 March 1995)

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.

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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!

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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.)