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GLOBE News Brief - May 2024

In This Issue

  • Annual Meeting Announcements
  • News and Announcements
  • Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates
  • GISN Updates 
  • GLOBE Student Vloggers
  • GLOBE Community Stories
  • Anniversaries 
  • Additional Announcements



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Annual Meeting Announcements

2024 GLOBE Annual Meeting — Call for Presentations Open!


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."


The deadline for Presentation submissions is 8 May 2024. Early bird registration for the annual meeting is through 14 June.


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News and Announcements

May Tech Update


Results from April's eclipse, new Learning Activities Tool, and updated eTraining Protocols.


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Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates

GLOBE Eclipse Challenge: Clouds and Our Solar-Powered Earth


Check out observations from the GLOBE Eclipse Challenge and download your participation certificate.


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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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The State of Trees — May 2024


Campaign lead, Brian Campbell, will be interviewing several Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) scientists about the importance of land cover and tree height observations, including at the water’s edge.


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Observer Science Blogs


Head on over to the Observer website to read the latest science blogs from our science leads and guests from the scientific community.


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My NASA Data Usage Record Eclipsed by the Eclipse


My NASA Data saw a year’s worth of activity in one month due to interest in the total solar eclipse with increased traffic from states within the path of totality.


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Celebrate Arbor Day by Watching GLOBE's Moon Tree Documentary


Plant trees and learn about a particular few that have been to space.


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GLOBE International STEM Network Updates

GISN Social Hour — 23 May 2024


Connect with fellow GISN members in these monthly meet-ups!


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GLOBE Student Vloggers

GLOBE Student Vloggers — May Update


Check out videos from the current cohort and new cohort of GLOBE Student Vloggers and see their reflections and debut!


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GLOBE Community Stories

GLOBE Asia-Pacific Annual Meeting a Great Success


With a central theme of "Navigating Sustainability: Empowering Communities through Environmental Action," the meeting was of paramount importance as it served as a nexus for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among stakeholders from various countries.


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ECCA Creates Platform to Train Nepalese Students on Conservation and Development


Students organized an Earth Day 2024 program by sharing their knowledge and learning together with primary students and their teachers on GLOBE Protocols in Asha Bidhyashram School in Balaju, Kathmandu as well as organizing different awareness programs in different parts of Nepal.


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GLOBE Czech Republic Holds Student Conference in Mělník

 

The conference includes meetings with GLOBE students and teachers, Student Science Fair and student presentations to celebrate Earth Day and GLOBE's birthday.

 

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Thirteen Years of Earth Day Celebrated in GLOBE Italy

 

GLOBE Italy's Earth Day celebration saw interactive workshops, challenges, educational expeditions, and investigations.

 

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Algae and its Effect on Water Fertility: A Study


Omani students study how algae growth and production affects plant and animal life in aquatic environments.


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How does Standing Water Affect Plant Growth?


Students in Oman use GLOBE Protocols to study the effect of standing water on plant growth.


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Students from Oman's Ibri Basic Education School Celebrate Earth Day and GLOBE's Birthday by Getting Outdoors


Students carried out an exploratory trip to the area surrounding their school to connect with the environment.


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Students in Oman Celebrate Earth Day by Completing GLOBE Protocols via GLOBE Observer


Parents and students participated in entering data for the Program’s protocols through The GLOBE Program's app, GLOBE Observer.


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A Study of the Effect of Fish in Agricultural Irrigation Water


Students use GLOBE's Water Protocol to test fish-laden waters.


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GLOBE's Soil Protocol Captivates Students in Oman


Students discover different properties of the soil around their school.


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The GLOBE Team at Oman's Asmaa Bint Amis School Celebrates Earth Day


Students created activities to promote preservation of the planet.


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Earth Day at Oman's Sawda Umm al-Mu’minin School


Students learned about The GLOBE Program during school visits.


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Can Lentil Germ-Produced Water Make Plants Grow?


Students use GLOBE protocols to see if water produced from lentil germs can act as a fertilizer.


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Oman Celebrates Earth Day with Artificial Intelligence


Oman's Amjad Oman School continues to celebrate Earth Day with different types of technology.


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Students Present GLOBE Research at INFINITY Science Center


U.S. GLOBE Southeast Student Research Symposium students present their projects to industry experts using GLOBE's Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Carbon Cycle Protocols.


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Additional Announcements

Anniversaries

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Congratulations to the 9 GLOBE Countries Celebrating Anniversaries in May:



Denmark – 27 years (29 May 1997)

Guinea – 26 years (14 May 1998)

Iceland – 27 years (20 May 1997)

Mongolia – 27 years (06 May 1997)

Romania – 29 years (22 May 1995)

Spain – 26 years (05 May 1998)

Turkey – 29 years (05 May 1995)

Ukraine – 25 years (27 May 1999)

United Kingdom – 28 years (01 May 1996)


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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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