GLOBE to Present at Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77) 

On 15 September (08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EDT), GLOBE panelists from all six regions will present the story of GLOBE in their countries, and how the program is helping to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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Planning for 2023 IVSS is Underway

GLOBE is pleased to once again host the 2023 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS). This year’s theme is “Global Connections: Investigating Earth as a System Together.”

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GLOBE Thanks Everyone Who Participated in the Land Cover Challenge

The Land Cover Challenge 2022: “Land Cover in a Changing Climate” concluded on 26 August. Participation certificates are available. Watch the Instagram Reels! 

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Get Ready for a New Data Challenge in October

How do your trees measure up? Get ready to find out! The GLOBE Program will be hosting a new data challenge, via the program’s mobile app, GLOBE Observer. The challenge will begin in October and run through November.

Stay tuned for more information! 

Save the Dates: 2022 North American Regional Meeting (NARM) Will Take Place on 02-04 (Virtual) and 07-08 (In Person) November

This year, the NARM will be divided into two sections, one virtual and one in-person. A final culminating virtual event will be held to bring everyone together to share reflections on the meeting. Stay tuned for more details on registration and cost.

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Recent Paper Highlights Mosquito Habitat Mapper Tool

Recent paper highlights how data from multiple citizen science apps, including The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper (MHM) and Land Cover tools, help people provide images of mosquito specimens and breeding habitats using smartphones.

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Mosquito Habitat Mapper Tool, and Mosquito Protocol Bundle, Can Help Users Reduce Risk of Mosquito‑borne Illnesses

By making observations and recording data using The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer MHM tool, and the information provided in GLOBE’s Mosquito Protocol Bundle, users can help reduce the risk of disease outbreaks. (Important Note: GLOBE’s Mosquito Larvae Protocol has been deactivated; to enter Mosquito data, use the GLOBE Observer MHM tool.)

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Recent Paper Highlights Trees Tool

Recent paper highlights how using The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer Trees tool, can complement NASA and other space-based satellite data.

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GLOBE Selects Location for 2023 Annual Meeting

GIO has selected the site of the 2023 Annual Meeting: Colorado, USA. The meeting will take place in mid-July. Stay tuned in the coming months for additional information, including the specific dates of the meeting, the venue, and the theme of the event.

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Year 05 of Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign Begins 01 October

Get ready to climb into Year 05 of the campaign!  The focus will be: “Looking at Change Over Time and Organizing Student Research.”

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Join 21 September Webinar

The campaign will be hosting the webinar: “Planting Roots and Leaving a Legacy Behind, and Setting the Research Stage for Year 5 of the Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign Focus: North America” on Wednesday, 21 September, at 01:30 p.m. EDT (05:30 p.m. UTC).

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Join 08 September Webinar

The webinar, “Mission Mosquito Larvae Hunter’s Field Guide Training” will be held on Thursday, 08 September, at 02:00 p.m. EDT (06:00 p.m. UTC). Participants will experience a demonstration of this self-paced activity guide, and learn about the deadliest animal on the planet for humans.

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Intensive Observation Period Begins 01 October

The October Intensive Observation Period (IOP) will focus on looking at the impact urbanization has on the environment – calling for all GLOBE students to take surface/air temperature and cloud observations, and to develop related research projects.

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GSVs on GLOBE Instagram!

Now is a good time to catch up on recent GSV episodes, many focusing on GLOBE protocols, including “Making Cloud Observations,” with Llyn (Philippines), and “All About My Culture,” with Benjamin (Malta).

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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GLOBE Website Tech Updates

New Website and GLOBE Observer Features

GLOBE strives to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is user-friendly. For instance, in July 2022, GLOBE released an extensive update to The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer, as well as to the GLOBE and GLOBE Observer websites.

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Check Out These NASA/GLOBE K-12 Back‑to‑School Resources

NASA and GLOBE would like to help educators launch into the school year with Learning and Educational Activities and Resources from NASA Science (LEARN Science), including Elementary GLOBE resources and GLOBE protocols. 

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Deadline Extended: U.S. GLOBE Office Accepting Proposals for “Earth Around Us” Tent

The deadline for submitting proposals for development of an “Earth Around Us” Tent, including mural panels and related materials, has been extended to 30 September.  

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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: 2022‑2023 Watercoolers Begin Again in September

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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Video On! Produce a Video for the NASA Spotlite Video Challenge: Cloud Detectives

Student video production teams are invited to produce a video to correct a science misconception.

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Congratulations to the eleven GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries in August:



Cape Verde -- 22 years (09 August 2000)

Ethiopia – 17 years (24 August 2005)

Gabon – 19 years (11 August 2003)

India – 22 years (25 August 2000)

Japan – 27 years (29 August 1995)

Macedonia – 24 years (24 August 1998)

Niger – 17 years (11 August 2005)

Rwanda – 19 years (21 August 2003)

Seychelles – 05 years (25 August 2017)

Sweden – 27 years (23 August 1995)

Taiwan Partner – 04 years (13 August 2018)

GLOBE Implementation Office will be closed Monday, 06 September, to celebrate the U.S. Labor Day holiday. 

GISN Member? Join the GISN Social Hour

Are you a member of the GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN)? Then join the upcoming GISN Social Hour on Thursday, 22 September, at 09:00 a.m. MDT. Enjoy the event with a favorite beverage and connect with fellow members! Register here!

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.)