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GLOBE News Brief - March 2024

In This Issue

  • News and Announcements
  • Annual Meeting Announcements
  • Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates
  • GISN Updates 
  • GLOBE Student Vloggers
  • GLOBE Community Stories
  • Community Opportunities
  • For U.S. Partners and Educators
  • For Students
  • For Asia and Pacific Community Members
  • For Europe and Eurasia Community Members
  • Anniversaries 
  • Additional Announcements
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News and Announcements

March Tech Update


New Community Learning Activities Search tool, new Publications search tool, new Active Status form for Mentors and Trainers, and more!


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2024 Earth Day Broadcast Theme: "Celebrating the GLOBE Year of Climate and Carbon"


Catch the live broadcast on 22 April where we will celebrate GLOBE’s achievements and all the remarkable work from members and students in the past year.


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Deadline Approaching (8 March 2024) – Apply to be a GLOBE Student Vlogger


All GLOBE students are invited to apply to be one of our 2024/2025 GLOBE Student Vloggers.


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AREN Project Pages are Now Live


GLOBE educators can learn more about each of the AREN developed technologies, including how they can be used in GLOBE protocols and learning activities, through these webpages.


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GPM “10 in 10” Webinar on 14 March


Join us for the next Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) webinar where NASA scientists will discuss how and why NASA keeps track of Earth's limited freshwater resources.


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International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) Judging Webinar on 20 March


Volunteer IVSS judges should attend this webinar for an overview of the judging process.


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Annual Meeting Announcements

Save the Date: The 2024 GLOBE Annual Meeting Will Take Place 15-18 July


The 2024 GLOBE Annual Meeting will take place in Fredonia, NY, USA from 15-18 July, co-hosted by U.S. Partner SUNY Fredonia. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting is "Climate and Resilience." Meeting participants will explore several strands of "Climate and Resilience," including:

  • Exploring climate through GLOBE data;
  • Using findings from GLOBE research to increase resilience;
  • Responding to a changing climate; and
  • Amplifying GLOBE’s contribution to improving life on our planet


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Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates

Participate in the NASA Earthrise Initiative!


GLOBE's YCC Campaign is collaborating with NASA's Earthrise Initiative to learn about Earth and Climate science resources.


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GLOBE Eclipse Challenge: Clouds and Our Solar-Powered Earth


Join the Challenge from 15 March to 15 April!


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GLOBE's Year of Climate and Carbon in Full Swing Participate Today!


Get out and participate in the YCC campaign, now through August 2024!


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Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign


Join us as we dive even deeper in student research relating to trees and landcover with "Research Road-Mapping 2.0."


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YCC Webinar "Trees Around LAC" on 25 March


Learn about the phenology campaign taking place in the LAC region and its connections with the Year of Climate and Carbon.


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How Hot is Your School? "Urban Heat Island Effect/Surface Temperature" March IOP


Participate in this Intensive Observation Period (IOP) by taking cloud and temperature readings around your school.


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GLOBE Observer Connect


Join us for the March GLOBE Observer Connect to learn about the different processes by which clouds form and how the eclipse may have an impact on those processes.


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Observer Science Blogs


Read the latest blog, GLOBE Eclipse Challenge: Clouds and Our Solar-powered Earth.


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GLOBE International STEM Network Updates

GISN Social Hour — 28 March 2024


Come and connect with your fellow GISN members to learn about ongoing research and GLOBE connections.


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GLOBE Student Vloggers

GLOBE Student Vloggers — March Update


Become inspired by GLOBE Student Vlogger Alumni Mentor Collaboration Vlogs in preparation for the upcoming GLOBE Eclipse Challenge.


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GLOBE Community Stories

GLOBE's Impact in the Philippines


While visiting GLOBE-practicing schools in the Philippines, students demonstrate science and learning in action!


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GLOBE Asia-Pacific Celebrates World Wetlands Day with Virtual Symposium


Titled "Wetlands and Human Wellbeing," the event brought together students, teachers, scientists, and citizen scientists from across the region to celebrate these vital ecosystems and discuss their conservation and sustainable management.


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Nepal Holds ECCA Training for College Students Using GLOBE's Cloud Protocol and GLOBE Observer App

 

Students learned to use The GLOBE Program's app, GLOBE Observer, to study clouds and help spread science learning through rural schools.

 

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GLOBE Malta Awarded at the National STEM Award Ceremony

 

The GLOBE Malta Europe Direct Gozo Air Quality Campaign won the STEM Community Project Award for challenging students to be involved in real-world environmental issues.

 

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GLOBE NENA Region Holds Regional Conference for Officials, Students, and Teachers


The conference included training and practical application of GLOBE Protocols with an explanation of the method of data entry on the GLOBE website.


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Oman's Al Dhahirah Governorate Schools Participate in a National Forum Using GLOBE Protocols and Student Research Projects


Omani GLOBE student research projects were judged at a national competition while teachers trained on GLOBE Protocols.


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GLOBE Students Study the Effect of Plants in Reducing Environmental Pollutants


The students learned how local plants are affected by, and can affect, industry in their communities.


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The GLOBE Program Brought to South Al Batinah Governorate, Oman


GLOBE Protocols were featured heavily in student and teacher workshops across Governate.


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Students Monitor Clouds Using GLOBE Observer


Using The GLOBE Program's app, GLOBE Observer, students at the Al-Thabiti School (Oman) study and collect cloud data.


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GLOBE's Atmosphere, Land, and Soil Protocols Help Omani Students Study Whitefly Populations


Students investigate how whiteflies effect local plant life.


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GLOBE Students Investigate Anthracnose in Bananas


The students studied the etiology of anthracnose in the bananas, studied the symptoms it showed of being infected, and thought of ways to prevent the disease.


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The Effect of Wastewater on Ibri, Oman's Well Water


Hydrosphere Protocol helps a student find what water resources can be drunk from.


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Two Omani Schools Measure Precipitation and Make Comparisons


GLOBE students measure daily rainfall and compare the quality between two schools.


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The Impact of Explosive Remnants of Buildings Due to Construction on Oman's Land Cover and Biosphere


Omani students test soil samples and discover how construction waste negatively affects the local environment.


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Omani Schools Continue to Participate in a National Forum featuring GLOBE's Atmosphere Protocol


Students participated in a research competition while teachers were trained on recording data.


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A Forum Featuring GLOBE Protocols Brings Students and Educators Together to Learn More About the Program


Students and teachers had a chance to engage with government entities while learning about the Atmosphere, Water, Soil, and Land Cover Protocols.


Read More Here.

Community Opportunities

For U.S. Partners and Educators

Join the GIO Education Team at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference in Denver, CO, from 20-23 March


Stop by the UCAR or NASA booths to connect with others in the GLOBE education community!


Read More Here.

Upcoming In-Person NARM Events in March, April, and May 2024


Don't miss these in-person professional development opportunities options for U.S. Partners and educators!


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North American Phenology Campaign Continues US and Canada Educators Register Today!


The Spring North America Phenology Campaign is focused on monitoring and reporting plant green-up data to help validate the start of the plant growing season.


Read More Here.

For Students

U.S. GLOBE Sophomores/Juniors: 2024 Summer Internship Opportunity 

 

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.

2024 U.S. Regional Student Research Symposia


Registration is now open!


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2024 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) — Deadline is 6 March!


Submit your student project today!


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For Asia and Pacific Community Members

Asia Pacific Region — Earth Day Poster Competition


The GLOBE Asia-Pacific Regional Coordination Office proudly presents a Poster Competition focusing on two critical Earth Day topics: "Carbon and Climate" and "Planet Vs Plastics."


Read More Here.

For Europe and Eurasia Community Members

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The 2024 Europe and Eurasia Spring Tree (Phenology) Campaign Starts Now!


Participants need to register by 18 February.


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Additional Announcements

Anniversaries

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Congratulations to the 13 GLOBE Countries Celebrating Anniversaries in March:



Belgium – 29 years (24 Mar 1995)

Bhutan – 03 years (19 Mar 2021)

Egypt – 29 years (20 Mar 1995)

Finland – 29 years (23 Mar 1995)

Ghana – 26 years (20 Mar 1998)

Hungary – 25 years (10 Mar 1999)

Israel – 29 years (24 Mar 1995)

Kazakhstan – 29 years (27 Mar 1995)

Liechtenstein – 21 years (26 Mar 2003)

Morocco – 28 years (27 Mar 1996)

Nepal – 24 years (03 Mar 2000)

Panama – 24 years (02 Mar 2000)

Senegal – 29 years (17 Mar 1995)

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