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GLOBE News Brief - October 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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GLOBE Style and Accessibility Checklist


Producing a Star Story, announcement or other written information for GLOBE.gov? Use this checklist when creating content to ensure your text meets GLOBE's style and accessibility guidelines.


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October Tech Update


The Data and Information Systems (DIS) team has been working on implementing the Eclipse tool within The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer. Read about this and website improvements!


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Campaign and IOP Proposal Process Update


The proposal process for GLOBE Campaigns and Intensive Observation Periods (IOPs) has recently been updated.


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2023 GLOBE Regional Meeting for Europe and Eurasia will be Held from 16-20 October 2023 in Riga, Latvia


Country coordinators will meet from 16-17 October, while teachers, trainers, scientists, and other GLOBE members will join from 18-20 October. See the detailed agenda!


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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


Join us on 05 October at 8 pm ET (12:00 AM UTC on 06 Oct) for GLOBE Observer Connect, a monthly series of short conversations about GLOBE data, science, and the latest updates.


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NASA State of Trees -- October 2023 Webinar


The GLOBE Year of Climate and Carbon (YCC) commenced in August. During this webinar, we will discuss plans for the upcoming year.


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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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GLOBE Mission Mosquito Webinars -- Next on 11 October


Join NASA in the 11 October webinar and learn more about Mission Mosquito!


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Students and Teachers Needed for Urban Heat Island IOP happening this month of October


Dr. Kevin Czajkowski ("Dr. C"), lead scientist for the GLOBE Program's Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) effort, needs YOU to collect data near you to help us all understand this topic better!


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GLOBE Observer Eclipse


On 14 October 2023, you can make clouds, air temperature, and land cover observations during the eclipse with the Eclipse tool in The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer.


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North American Phenology Campaign

In this campaign, students observe and report plant green-down, have opportunities to meet scientists, and collaborate with other students.

 

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U.S. Weekly Watercooler: North America Phenology Campaign Educator Webinar


Join two GLOBE educators on 11 October to get tips and learn about resources to teach phenology, specifically using the GLOBE Green-Down protocol.


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GLOBE International STEM Network Updates

US GLOBE Educators and Partners: Join Wednesday Watercoolers

 

The US GLOBE Coordination Office invites US educators and partners to join their online gatherings on most Wednesdays at 04:10 pm ET. 

 

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GLOBE Student Vloggers

GLOBE Student Vloggers -- October Update


The GLOBE Student Vloggers, GSV Mentors, and GSV leads meet virtually every month. In September, the students were trained in the importance of voice-over for accessibility for all viewing or listening to their videos.


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GLOBE Community Stories

Eclipses in the Skies of Chile

 

The GLOBE Chile team participated in eclipse-related activities to prepare for the upcoming event.

 

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Israel -- Student Research Benefiting the Environment

 

GLOBE students in Israel study Urban Heat Islands around their schools.

 

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Opportunities for Teachers

2023 North American Regional Meeting -- Registration Now Open


The 2023 GLOBE North American Regional Meeting for Partners and Educators will be held virtually from 01-03 November.


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Opportunities for Students

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Year of Climate and Carbon and IVSS -- Upcoming Webinar! 

 

On 25 October, a webinar will be held combining the Year of Climate and Carbon and the International Virtual Science Symposium.

 

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International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) 2024 Launches in October!


October 2023 will see the launch of the 2024 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS)! This year, the theme is "Climate Investigations: Understanding Earth as a System."


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Additional Announcements

Anniversaries

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Congratulations to the 12 GLOBE Countries Celebrating Anniversaries in October:


Bangladesh – 23 years (04 Oct 2000)

Colombia – 28 years (28 Oct 1998)

France – 19 years (04 Oct 2004)

Jordan – 27 years (21 Oct 1996)

Lithuania – 21 years (03 Oct 2002)

Luxembourg – 27 years (10 Oct 1996)

Marshall Islands – 27 years (17 Oct 1996)

Mauritius – 08 years (05 Oct 2015)

Namibia – 26 years (08 Oct 1997)

Paraguay – 23 years (27 Oct 2000)

Portugal – 27 years (23 Oct 1996)

Serbia & Montenegro – 21 years (17 Oct 2002)

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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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