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GLOBE is a community of people passionate about teaching and learning Earth System Science. Members across the world collaborate with each other and use GLOBE’s extensive collection of resources to do real science. They provide environmental data that can be used to complement NASA research efforts and further community or individual investigations, thereby helping people gain a better understanding of the environment.
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Vision and Mission

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In 1994, when the concept of GLOBE was launched, the original GLOBE team developed vision and mission statements for the program. Largely unchanged since their creation, these statements are as follows:

Vision: A worldwide community of students, educators, scientists, and citizens working together to better understand, sustain, and improve Earth's environment at local, regional, and global scales.

Mission: To increase awareness of individuals throughout the world about the global environment, contribute to increased scientific understanding of the Earth and support improved student achievement in science and mathematics.

These statements remain the guiding principles for the GLOBE Program as it continues to move forward, expanding its community and consequently its growth in its scientific database.

history

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Announced in 1994, the GLOBE Program began operations on Earth Day 1995. Today, the international GLOBE network has grown to include representatives from more than 125 participating countries coordinating GLOBE activities that are integrated into their local and regional communities.
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GLOBE Data

1. Collection

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Learn more about the natural world by getting outside and gathering data about the environment! 

Additional Resources
Data Submission
GLOBE Protocols 
GLOBE Data Impact and Metrics
Download the GLOBE App

2. Retrieving and Analyzing

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With over 250 million measurements to explore, you can discover GLOBE data submissions from around the world and create impactful visual analyses, the GLOBE Program databases provides easy-to-use, online visualization tools.

Additional Resources
Visualize Data
Advanced Data Access Tool (ADAT) 
The Scientific Process 

3. Reporting

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Share your research with a worldwide community of students, teachers, STEM professionals and other scientifically-engaged individuals by either uploading your report to GLOBE's website or participating in one of the annual student-driven symposia.

Additional Resources
International Virtual Science Symposium​​​​​​​
Student Research Symposia
Student Research Reports
Research Report Format
GLOBE Publications 

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