Become a Member of a GLOBE Working Group

GLOBE is seeking applications for the following Working Groups: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI); Education; Evaluation; Science; and Technology. Nominations and/or applications, which are due by 07 November, are being sought from all GLOBE regions.

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The NASA GLOBE Trees Challenge 2022: “Trees in a Changing Climate” Ends 11 November

Challenge participants can submit observations through Tuesday, 15 November. To receive a participation certificate at the end of the challenge, click here.

U.S. GLOBE Partners: Register for the Virtual North American Regional Meeting (NARM) By 04 November 

The virtual NARM is taking place from 02-04 November. Registration is open until 04 November. The NARM brings together members of the U.S. GLOBE community to learn and share ideas.

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GLOBE’s Community Support Team (CST) Hotline Has Been Disabled Due to Technical Issues

For assistance, please contact CST via email (globehelp@ucar.edu) or via the contact page: https://www.globe.gov/support/contact. CST is available weekdays, Monday through Friday, during regular operation hours. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group Seeks Recipes for “GLOBE Around the World Celebrations Cookbook”

GLOBE Community: GLOBE’s DEI Working Group is seeking recipes to highlight special celebrations. The deadline to submit recipes is 01 December 2022.

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Join Us in Denver, Colorado, USA!

The 2023 Annual Meeting will take place in Denver, Colorado, USA, from 17-21 July. Stay tuned in the coming months for additional information, including the venue and the theme of the event.

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GLOBE Hosts Tenth IVSS 

First hosted in 2012, the IVSS encourages students to formulate research questions, engage the scientific method to answer those questions and, most importantly, share their research. “Having this opportunity available to students on a global scale is an incredible event. After 10 years, it is time to celebrate this great milestone in the program's history,” GIO Director Dr. Tony Murphy said.

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Miss the 2023 IVSS Informational Webinar? Recording is Available!

The recording of the 2023 IVSS Information Webinar, which covered “what” an IVSS report involves and “how” to submit a report, and about this year’s theme, is now available! The theme for this year’s journey into science and research is: “Global Connections: Investigating Earth as a System Together.”

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Additional 2023 Dates to Keep in Mind:

• Reports Accepted: 01 January through 10 March  
• Due Date for Student Reports: 10 March
• Judging Webinar: 29 March 
• Judging Period: 30 March through 09 April
• Feedback and Virtual Badges Shared: Earth Day, 22 April
• Drawing for Stipends: Earth Day, 22 April

New: 2023 IVSS Projects Will Be Accepted in Thai

This year, in addition to accepting projects in Arabic, Croatian, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, GLOBE will be accepting projects in Thai. 

Volunteer to Judge!

GIO is seeking volunteer judges to score student projects. (Judges will be provided with scoring information and will be assigned projects. More information will be available later in 2022 and early in 2023.)

To fill out the volunteer judging form, click here.  

Join 08 November Webinar

The campaign will be hosting the webinar: “Student Research by Example: Croatian Students Discuss their Tree Research and its Real-World Applications in the City of Karlovac and Dubovac District” on Tuesday, 08 November, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (04:00 p.m. UTC/05:00 p.m. CET). 

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Participating in the NASA GLOBE Trees Challenge? Check Out Solve It! For Kids Podcast “Why Measure the Height of Trees”

Have you ever looked up at a tree and wondered just exactly how tall it really is? Join Brian Campbell, NASA Senior Earth Science Outreach Specialist, as he shares about the NASA GLOBE Trees Challenge 2022: Trees in a Changing Climate. Tune in and learn how you can help measure trees for NASA. 

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Join 10 November Webinar

The webinar, “Citizen Science in Brazil,” will be held on Thursday, 10 November, at 02:00 p.m. EDT (06:00 p.m. UTC). Participants will hear from Dr. Rusty Low as she talks about citizen science and The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer, efforts in Brazil.

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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.   

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New Interview Assignment!

The current cohort of GSVs met this past month to receive their next assignment: Trees in a Changing Climate Interview Videos! This assignment pairs up the current vloggers with GSV alumni mentors so that they can work together on a video project comparing their local environments. 

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GLOBE Community Blogs

New Community Blog: “Student Intern Uses Technology and Creativity to Show How Blind and Sighted Students Can Study Clouds Together”

A new blog, written by Rosalba Giarratano, the NASA (Goddard Institute for Space Studies; New York, New York, USA) representative serving on the GLOBE DEI Working Group, is now available.  

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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: “From Students to Students: GLOBE Estonia Hosts 25th GLOBE Regional Learning Expedition in 2022.”

Read more GLOBE Star Stories here. 

GLOBE Website Tech Updates

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.

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).

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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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Produce a Video for NASA! 

Student teams are invited to produce a video (up to two minutes) confronting a misconception related to either clouds or land cover by investigating and collecting evidence, including GLOBE Clouds and NASA data.

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U.S. Global Change Research Program Invites Artists to Creatively Visualize Climate Change in United States

“Art x Climate” seeks to strengthen partnerships between science and art and demonstrate the power of art to advance the national conversation around climate change. Deadline: 27 January 2023.

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Congratulations to the 10 GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of November:

Cameroon – 24 years (06 November 1998)

Cyprus – 24 years (24 November 1998)

Honduras – 25 years (13 November 1997)

Lebanon – 24 years (23 November 1998)

Mali – 25 years (19 November 1997)

Malta – 15 years (29 November 2007)

Mexico – 26 years (15 November 1996)

Micronesia – 25 years (07 November 1997)

Pakistan – 25 years (18 November 1997)

Uganda – 24 years (26 November 1998)  

GIO Celebrates Thanksgiving! 

GIO will be closed Thursday-Friday (24-25 November) to celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. During this celebration of appreciation, GIO would like to thank everyone in the GLOBE community for being such an invaluable and integral part of The GLOBE Program!  

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.)