GLOBE received a prestigious certificate of recognition as a Model for Excellence in Science Education from the Center for Excellence in Education in April 2010.
GLOBE, the winner of the 2004 Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in International Education, was selected for the unique reach of its work around the world and its ability to bring international education to life through the process of scientific inquiry. Phi Delta Kappa International has included GLOBE in their International Studies Resource Guide. Each year, extensive evaluations document GLOBE's impact on students and their teachers.
For Students, GLOBE provides the opportunity to:
- collect scientific data on their local environment focused on the atmosphere, water, soil, and land cover
- share their data with others via the Internet
- publish the results from their research projects
- create maps and graphs of GLOBE data on the GLOBE web site
- collaborate with other GLOBE students and scientists around the world
For Teachers, GLOBE provides:
- Training at professional development workshops
- Teacher's Guide, "how-to" videos, and curriculum materials
- Continuing support from a Help Desk, scientists, and partners
- Contact with other teachers, students, and scientists worldwide.
For International and U.S. Partners, GLOBE provides:
- Train-the-Trainer workshops
- Guidance and support for mentoring teachers
GLOBE increases student scientific awareness of their environment.
GLOBE involves students in conducting local scientific research investigations on the environment – taking measurements, analyzing data, and participating in research in collaboration with scientists.
GLOBE students contribute scientific data to scientists to use in their research.
GLOBE can create a mechanism for expanding the pipeline of potential future scientists and researchers for industry, academia, and government.