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GLOBE News Brief - November 2023

In This Issue

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

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Pedosphere eTraining Modules Update


GIO is excited to announce the updated web-based Pedosphere eTraining modules, including all associated assessments. The Pedosphere modules and assessments are the first to be released in the eTraining restructuring projects. GIO plans to release new web-based modules for Atmosphere, Biosphere, and Hydrosphere by April 2024.


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IVSS 2024 Has Begun!


Now is the time for students to start on their 2024 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) projects.


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November Tech Update


Recently, the Digital Information Systems (DIS) team launched a number of changes that will make it easier for users to find what they need on the GLOBE website. Learn more about the new "mega-menus" and tutorials!


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Field Measurement Campaign/IOP Updates

Year of Climate and Carbon (YCC) Campaign Webinars


During the YCC Campaign, The GLOBE Implementation Office will facilitate webinars from NASA scientists, GISN members, UCAR/NCAR subject matter experts and other GLOBE community members to highlight local efforts and potential collaboration opportunities.


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GLOBE Observer Connect


Did you participate in the October annular eclipse with GLOBE or host an eclipse event? We want to hear from you! Join us on 9 November for an informal conversation on your eclipse activities.


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NASA The State of Trees –- November 2023


Join the Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign Team on 14 November as they come to you live from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where they will be highlighting tree height and land cover observations from Parque Morelos.


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Annular Eclipse


On 14 October 2023, an annular eclipse took place in North, Central and South America. Check out GLOBE data collected there.


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GLOBE International STEM Network Updates

IVSS and YCC Joint Webinar is Now Live!

 

IVSS/YCC joint webinar is low live. Learn about how to use GLOBE Protocols to tell your climate and carbon stories for the 2024 IVSS. 

 

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Year of Climate and Carbon Webinar on 29 November


Join the next YCC Webinar on 29 November and hear from researchers at NCAR's Climate and Global Dynamics Laboratory about GLOBE data used in creating climate models.


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GISN Social Hour -- New Date and Time!


Join the next GISN Social Hour on 30 November.


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Nautilus Expedition Webinar on 12 December


Chat live with scientists about their deep-sea research!


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GLOBE Student Vloggers

GLOBE Student Vloggers -- November Update


During the October meeting, the students were trained in the importance of being sensitive to current events when creating content for social media.


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GLOBE Community Stories

"2023 Learning Expedition to the Sea" in the Maldives


The GLOBE Asia-Pacific Regional Coordination Office (RCO) organized a three-day GLOBE Learning Expedition to the Sea in Malé, Maldives to “learn through observation” about issues surrounding our oceans and water systems due to manmade and natural events.


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GLOBE Environmental Forum in Sultanate of Oman

 

The General Education Directorate of Al Dhahirah Governorate (Oman) has created a GLOBE Environmental Forum in early October.

 

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GLOBE Soil Studies Used in Green Chemistry Lab Competition in Qatar

 

Jassim bin Hamad Boys' Secondary School, one of the active GLOBE schools in Qatar, had organized the Green Chemistry Lab competition in September to study chemistry and its practical applications in agriculture and soil quality analysis.

 

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Inspiration Amid Adversity: Recap of the XX GLOBE LAC Regional Meeting


The October 2023 LAC Regional Meeting saw widespread collaboration and learning among Coordinators, teachers, scientists and students -- all under an eclipse!


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Opportunities for Teachers

2023 North American Regional Meeting (NARM)


The 2023 GLOBE North American Regional Meeting makes for great collaboration and idea-sharing opportunities through trainings and demonstrations.


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NARM In-Person Professional Development in February and May 2024


Four in-person professional development options for U.S. Partners and educators will be held between February and May 2024. Registration will open soon.


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Opportunities for Students

Save the Dates for the U.S. Regional Student Research Symposia 

 

The dates and locations have been chosen for most of the 2024 Regional SRS. Find those details and useful resources through the GLOBE SRS webpage.

 

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Additional Announcements

Anniversaries

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Congratulations to the 10 GLOBE Countries Celebrating Anniversaries in November:


Cameroon – 25 years (06 Nov 1998)

Cyprus – 25 years (25 Nov 1998)

Honduras – 26 years (13 Nov 1997)

Lebanon – 25 years (23 Nov 1998)

Mali – 26 years (19 Nov 1997)

Malta – 16 years (29 Nov 2007)

Mexico – 27 years (15 Nov 1996)

Micronesia – 26 years (07 Nov 1997)

Pakistan – 26 years (18 Nov 1997)

Uganda – 25 years (26 Nov 1998)

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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.

 

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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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