October 2021 GLOBE News Brief |
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The GLOBE Program: Proud Recipient of the AGU 2021 Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award |
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The GLOBE Program has won American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) 2021 Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award! The award, announced on 15 September, is given annually to an individual, or group/team demonstrating a sustained commitment to excellence in geophysical education. Successful candidates have made long-lasting, positive impacts in the Earth and space sciences at any education level from kindergarten through postgraduate studies.
“The GLOBE Program has made outstanding achievements and contributions by pushing the frontiers of our science forward," said AGU President Susan Lozier, on behalf of the AGU Earth and space science community. "GLOBE has also embodied AGU’s shared vision of a thriving, sustainable, and equitable future for all powered by discovery, innovation, and action. And you did this with integrity, respect, diversity, and collaboration while creating deep engagement in education and outreach."
The AGU award acknowledges the dedication and effort that members of the GLOBE community have given in building this program, from a small number of countries in 1995 to 126 countries today; with a database of over 200 million measurements for use in research by students and scientists, and technology advancements, including The GLOBE Program's app, GLOBE Observer. Since its establishment, GLOBE has sought to build a collaborative community of students, teachers, scientists, and others to meaningfully contribute to our understanding of the Earth system and to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.
“NASA is incredibly proud to be a sponsor of The GLOBE Program,” said Dr. Allison Leidner, GLOBE Program Manager at NASA. “This prestigious recognition from AGU is well-earned. GLOBE has impacted the lives of millions of students and citizen scientists around the world by instilling a curiosity about the Earth’s environment and equipping them with tools to investigate our ever-changing planet. Science is a global endeavor, and the GLOBE community embodies and facilitates this spirit.”
AGU will formally recognize this year’s recipients during the AGU 2021 Fall Meeting, 13-17 December 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, and online everywhere. This celebration is a chance for AGU’s community to recognize the outstanding work of AGU colleagues and be inspired by their accomplishments and stories.
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Theme Announced for the 2022 International Virtual Science Symposium: “Engineering Solutions for a Changing Climate”
Informational Webinar on 06 October 2021 – Reports Due 11 March 2022
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GLOBE is pleased to announce the 2022 GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS)! The IVSS is a way for primary through undergraduate students from all GLOBE countries to showcase their hard work. With GLOBE, students explore the natural world through hands‑on investigations in their own communities, sparking their curiosity and interest in science. This often leads to inquiries that help solve real-world problems and further understanding of our global environment.
The theme for the 2022 IVSS is “Engineering Solutions for a Changing Climate.” Students are encouraged to think creatively about engineering and solving environmental issues through engineering solutions, especially concerning climate change. Students are also encouraged to present their research in creative ways, like with storytelling tools (video, online, etc.) and more.
IVSS Informational Webinar: 06 October – GIO will be hosting an informational webinar at 10:00 a.m. MDT (12:00 p.m. EDT/04:00 p.m. UTC), on Wednesday, 06 October. To join the webinar, click here.
Additional Dates to Keep in Mind:
- Reports Accepted: 01 January through 11 March 2022
- Due Date for Student Reports: 11 March 2022
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Judging Webinar: 30 March 2022, 10:00 a.m. MT (To join, click here.)
- Judging Period: 30 March through 06 April 2022
- Feedback and Virtual Badges Shared: 22 April 2022
- Drawing for Stipends: 22 April 2022
For more information on the 2022 IVSS, click here.
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Over 6,000 Photos Added to GLOBE Database During 2021 Mosquito Habitat Photo Challenge |
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The GLOBE Program would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2021 Mosquito Habitat Photo Challenge, which concluded on 25 August. During this month-long challenge, more than 6,200 new mosquito and land cover photos were added to the GLOBE database to support new research in artificial intelligence. Data submissions came from 516 teachers, students, and volunteer scientists in 31 different countries. The top contributing countries by data count were (in this order): Thailand, the United States, India, Argentina, Colombia, and the Taiwan Partnership.
To download a participation certificate and badge, click here.
To learn more about new research in artificial intelligence, click here.
Ways to Keep Learning:
The Challenge may be over; however, every mosquito larva and land cover observation you continue to make and upload contributes to a better understanding of mosquitoes and the habitats they prefer.
To visit the Mosquitoes Toolkit, where you will find a library full of videos, activities, articles, and more – all about mosquitoes, click here.
Opt-in!
Don’t forget to “opt-in” to The GLOBE Program’s app, GLOBE Observer! Simply go to the settings menu in the app (small gear icon, bottom right), select "Opt-In/Opt-Out Settings" and then select “Yes” (under "Receive GLOBE Observer News") to receive future messages at the email address associated with your GLOBE account.
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Dates for the 2022 GLOBE Annual Meeting Selected: 24-29 July |
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The dates for the 2022 GLOBE Annual Meeting have been selected: 24-29 July!
More details coming soon!
To learn more about GLOBE Annual Meetings, click here.
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The October Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) Campaign is On through October! |
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The October 2021 Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE)-Surface Temperature Field Campaign has begun! The campaign, which is led by Dr. Kevin Czajkowski (Dr. C), GLOBE Scientist for the campaign, is focused on looking at the impact urbanization has on the Earth’s surface temperature and how the surface temperature changes the dynamics of the Earth’s atmosphere. The campaign is now studying these impacts in seasons: October, December, and March – during which time participants will collect and submit the following data: cloud data, air temperature, and surface temperature. (Please keep in mind all guidelines set by local governments with regard to COVID-19 precautions.)
Studying the energy cycle is fundamental to understanding how the Earth’s spheres function within its system. The surface temperature measurements contribute data: 1) not normally collected by weather agencies, 2) for climate studies, and 3) for “ground-truthing” satellite data.
To learn more about the campaign, including what to do and how to do it, click here.
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Join 19 October Trees Around the GLOBE Campaign Webinar:
“A Himalayan Expedition with GISN Member, Yashraj Patil"
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The Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign will be hosting the webinar: “A Himalayan Expedition with GISN Member, Yashraj Patil – Looking at The GLOBE Program’s First High Altitude GLOBE Land Cover, Cloud, and Hydrosphere Data” on Tuesday, 19 October, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (03:00 p.m. UTC, 08:30 p.m. IST).
Please join us for this very special webinar featuring Yashraj Patil, a GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN) member. Yashraj will guide participants through his on-site research using GLOBE protocols, in the Himalayas, specifically Ladakh, India. The presentation will feature his observations of land cover, cloud cover, salinity, and pH in areas such as the Saboo Cloudburst Site, Indus-Yarlung Suture Zone, Tso Kar Ramsar Site, and the Puga Geothermal System Site. Through this research, Yashraj compared his data on the ground to data from missions like Landsat, CloudSat, and Meteosat-8. This webinar can serve as a catalyst for others to take local environmental observations and compare them to space-based data. The webinar will also host a discussion on how we might be able to form collaborations of GLOBE students with the lifelong learner community.
If you are interested in joining the webinar, please send an email to Campaign Lead, Brian Campbell.
To learn more about the Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign, click here.
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Join the 14 October GLOBE Mission Mosquito Webinar:
“Earth’s Landscape and GLOBE Observer”
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The GLOBE Mission Mosquito (GMM) professional development webinar, “Earth’s Landscape and GLOBE Observer” will be held on Thursday, 14 October, at 02:00 p.m. EDT (06:00 p.m. UTC).
During the webinar, GMM will share the science and history of Landsat, which is a legacy of 50 years of remotely sensing the Earth’s landscape, and connections to The GLOBE Program’s GLOBE Observer (GO) app. They will connect GO app data to satellite data, present Mosquito Habitat Photo Challenge outcomes, and provide reports from the field (providing a new opportunity for participants to share their work with the community).
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Become a Member of a GLOBE Working Group:
Nominations Due 20 October
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Become more involved with The GLOBE Program as a member of a GLOBE Working Group! GLOBE is seeking applications and nominations for the following Working Groups: Education, Evaluation, Science, and Technology. Nominations are being sought from all GLOBE regions. The next rotation of Working Group members begins in January 2022. Nominations and Candidate Statements are due by 20 October 2021.
In order to ensure regional diversity on the Working Groups, some seats are reserved for representatives from a specific region. Other seats designated "At-large" can be filled by a community member from any region. The open positions are as follows:
Africa Region:
- Technology Working Group -- one representative from the Africa Region
- Science Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
- Evaluation Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
Asia and Pacific Region:
- Education Working Group -- one representative from the Asia and Pacific Region
- Evaluation Working Group -- one representative from the Asia and Pacific Region
- Science Working Group -- one representative from the Asia and Pacific Region
- Science Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
- Evaluation Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
Europe and Eurasia Region:
- Evaluation Working Group -- one representative from the Europe and Eurasia Region
- Science Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
- Evaluation Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
Latin America and Caribbean Region:
- Education Working Group -- one representative from the Latin America and Caribbean Region
- Science Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
- Evaluation Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
Near East and North Africa Region:
- Education Working Group -- one representative from the Near East and North Africa Region
- Evaluation Working Group -- one representative from the Near East and North Africa Region
- Technology Working Group -- one representative from the Near East and North Africa Region
- Science Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
- Evaluation Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
North America Region:
- Science Working Group -- one representative from the North America Region
- Science Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
- Evaluation Working Group -- one at-large (open to all GLOBE Regions) representative
If you would like to apply for a Working Group position, please fill out the Candidate Statement (which also requires a two-page resume). To submit a nomination for yourself or for someone else, please complete the Nomination form (and please notify your nominee to fill out the Candidate Statement form).
To learn more about the Working Groups, click here.
To read the Terms of Reference Document (which outlines the purpose and functions of the Working Groups), click here.
Get involved in shaping the future of The GLOBE Program and supporting the development and implementation of GLOBE worldwide by applying to join this effort.
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2021 North American Regional Meeting (NARM) Takes Place 12-14 October – Deadline to Register is 07 October |
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Registration for the 2021 North American Regional Meeting (NARM) is open. The meeting, which will be held virtually this year, will run from Tuesday, 12 October to Thursday, 14 October. The theme of NARM is “Adapting to a Changing GLOBE,” which is a continuation of the theme from the 2021 GLOBE Annual Meeting. The regular registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. MDT on 07 October 2021, with a registration cost of $35.00 USD (plus a 5 percent service fee).
Meeting Schedule:
Tuesday, 12 October: A Welcoming GLOBE
- Introduction and Welcomes: 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. MDT
- Working Session: Onboarding Wiki: 11:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. MDT
Wednesday, 13 October: Responding to a Changing GLOBE
- GLOBE Exchange: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MDT
- Affinity Group Breakout Rooms: 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. MDT
- Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) Updates: 12:20 p.m. - 01:00 p.m. MDT
Thursday, 14 October: STEM, Teaching and GLOBE
- Lightning Talks: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. MDT
- SciAct Project Report Outs: 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. MDT
- U.S. Partner Forum Report Out: 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. MDT
North American Country Report-Outs, from the United States and Canada Country Coordinators, will be pre-recorded and available to watch anytime during the meeting.
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October GLOBE Tech Update |
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As always, GLOBE continues to work to ensure that your “use” of the website, and associated apps, is as user-friendly as possible. Work this month focuses on system improvements, including performance, bugs, and behind-the-scenes functionality. Plans are in the works for new features and capabilities – so stay tuned!
If you have any questions, or need assistance, contact the GLOBE Community Support Team (CST) at globehelp@ucar.edu.
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U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in October |
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U.S. GLOBE Teachers and Partners: Join the Watercoolers in October. Watercoolers are held most Thursdays, at 04:10 p.m. EDT. They provide an informal opportunity to connect with other GLOBE teachers and partners to share ideas. Each week begins with a presentation from a teacher or partner, with time for questions and conversation following.
For upcoming Watercooler dates, topics, and registration click here.
Sign up to Present
GLOBE Teachers and Partners: You are invited to share your experience and expertise. Please consider signing up to share how you are using GLOBE in your region.
To sign up to present at a Watercooler, click here.
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U.S. GLOBE Teachers: Connect Your Students with a
Scientist Mentor This Year
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The U.S. GLOBE Office, with support from its funders, NASA and YLACES (Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists), has been working to provide opportunities for U.S. GLOBE teachers and their students to engage with scientist mentors from the GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN).
Having a mentor work with your students could include a scientist: supporting student research projects, facilitating experiential science learning activities, discussing their STEM career, and/or discussing STEM career pathways.
If you are interested in your students being matched with a GISN member, complete the survey (see link below) -- telling us about what kind of interaction and who would serve your classroom best. We look forward to connecting your students with scientist role models!
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Earth Science Week 2021: 10-16 October |
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This year, Earth Science Week (ESW) will be held from 10-16 October. Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year, ESW will celebrate the theme "Water Today and for the Future." The event will focus on the importance of learning how to understand, conserve, and protect water, perhaps Earth's most vital resource.
ESW 2021 learning resources and activities will engage young people and others in exploring the importance of water — and water science — for living things, Earth systems, and the many activities that people undertake. Individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities will be engaged in building understanding of water's role in timely topics including energy, climate change, the environment, natural hazards, technology, industry, agriculture, recreation, and the economy.
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Opportunities for Teachers |
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NOTE: U.S. opportunities are often highlighted in the News Brief simply because we are more aware of them through our local media; however, if there are opportunities for GLOBE students and/or teachers in your region that you would like us to highlight in the coming months, please send the information to: globecommunications@ucar.edu. Thank you!
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NASA STEM Educator Webinars |
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The NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative (EPDC) is presenting a series of webinars open to all educators. All pre-service, K-12, and informal educators, as well as university faculty, are invited to join NASA education specialists to learn about NASA missions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, and online resources that integrate NASA and STEM into the classroom.
An upcoming webinar, “The Role of Role Models in STEM Education,” is geared toward educators in grades K-12. On Monday, 11 October (01:00 p.m. EDT), the NASA EPDC at Texas State University will present a one-hour webinar. To broaden participation of underserved and underrepresented students in STEM Fields is the focus of many organizations with the intent of diversifying the future STEM workforce. This is a multi-faceted problem that requires a multi-pronged approach. Role models, when used effectively, have been proven to be one of the effective strategies to help students build their STEM Identity. This webinar will explore effective strategies, common pitfalls, and NASA resources on role models to use in STEM classrooms.
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GLOBE U.S. In-Service/Pre-Service Teachers: Natural Inquirer Opportunity Offers Stipends for Blog/Social Media Posts |
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U.S. GLOBE Pre-service and In-service Educators: Do you use GLOBE protocols, learning activities, or books? Do you use the Natural Inquirer journals or activities? If you answered YES to either question, there is an exciting opportunity for you!
The GLOBE Program, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is looking for K-12 pre- and in-service educators to write a blog or social media post (Pinterest, Twitter thread, etc.) connecting an issue of the Natural Inquirer with GLOBE protocols and/or learning activities. These crosswalk resources will be published on the GLOBE website and shared with educators in both communities. Stipends for published pieces are available!
Share this flyer with your networks, or use as a classroom assignment with your
pre-service teachers.
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YLACES Offers Awards, Scholarships, Grants – and Support – for Science Education |
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Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES), based in the United States, offers awards, scholarships, grants, and support – all to assist and reward the implementation of inquiry-based, experiential science education where students do science and contribute to understanding of our environment through recognition and financial reward programs.
Those working with youth to do research projects through environmental citizen science are invited to submit proposals for support to help their efforts. Grants range from support for taking simple measurements to teacher professional development and working for pervasive inclusion of student research projects in science teaching.
In addition, support is provided for prizes recognizing student achievement and effective teaching; for infrastructure necessary for contributing, storing, and sharing data and methods; and for science fairs/symposia that assess student work.
For more information on YLACES, and the specific types of assistance
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Opportunities for Students |
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U.S. High School Seniors: Deadline for the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search is 10 November |
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U.S. GLOBE high school seniors: The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) application is now open. Regeneron STS provides a forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a jury of professional scientists. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10 November, 08:00 p.m. ET.
The Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes. Annually, over 1,800 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards.
Any student who is enrolled in, and attending, their last year of secondary school in the United States and its territories may apply. Also, students who are U.S. citizens living abroad may qualify.
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U.S. NOAA Offers Scholarship Opportunities for U.S. Undergraduates – Deadline 31 January 2022 |
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology – and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission. Over 100 students are selected each year for participation in the Ernest F. Hollings and Educational Partnership Program (EPP)/Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) scholarship programs. (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, internships and planned events, such as scholar orientation and the scholar symposium, may be held virtually.)
For information on program benefits and how to apply, visit:
For more information, including eligibility requirements,
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U.S./Canada K-12 Teachers: Deadline for Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science Competition is 31 January 2022 |
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The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision science competition encourages K–12 students to imagine what technology might be like in the future while learning the scientific process in an engaging, hands-on way. The deadline for submissions 31 January 2022.
ExploraVision is a science competition that goes beyond the typical student science competition and into what it takes to bring ideas to reality. A teacher will sponsor and lead his/her students as they work in groups of 02-04 to simulate real research and development. A teacher will guide his or her students as they pick a current technology, research it, envision what it might look like in 10 or more years, and describe the development steps, pros and cons, and obstacles. Past winners have envisioned technologies ranging from a hand-held food allergen detector to a new device to help people who have lost limbs regain movement in real time. The competition is open to students enrolled in public, private, or home school in the United States and Canada.
For more information on the competition, click here.
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Congratulations to the 12 GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of October:
Bangladesh – 21 years (04 October 2000)
Colombia – 23 years (28 October 1998)
France – 12 years (04 October 2009)
Jordan – 25 years (31 October 1996)
Lithuania – 19 years (03 October 2002)
Luxembourg – 25 years (10 October 1996)
Marshall Islands – 25 years (17 October 1996)
Mauritius – 06 years (05 October 2015)
Namibia – 24 years (08 October 1997)
Paraguay – 21 years (27 October 2000)
Portugal – 25 years (23 October 1996)
Serbia and Montenegro – 19 years (17 October 2002)
The GLOBE Implementation Office would like to thank these countries for their ongoing educational and scientific contributions to The GLOBE Program!
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