November

GLOBE Community: 

You Can Now Blog On the GLOBE Website! 

As a vital part of the GLOBE community, you are now invited to blog on the GLOBE website. You can now: share how you are using GLOBE in your classrooms or community; respectfully voice your opinion, ask questions, share tips and tidbits, and make meaningful connections with other members of the community!
 
The GLOBE Community Support Team (CST) has recorded a demonstration video on how to create a blog post, including how to add images and "tags" to your text. If you prefer, you can follow along with a set of instructions by clicking here.
 
If you have questions about this tool, send us an email at help@globe.gov. GLOBE's CST is here to help! You can see the GLOBE Community Blog here.

And You Can Share a GLOBE Item or Event!

Want to share a GLOBE news item or an event - or how about a page on globe.gov that you find interesting? Now you can easily share GLOBE by using our new sharing tools. Simply click a button on any GLOBE website page to share via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, or to send us an email. Share GLOBE today!

Register Now for ENSO Student Research Campaign Webinar: 15 November - "Collaboration Via the ENSO Student Research Campaign"

Register now for the next ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) Student Research Campaign webinar, "Collaboration Via the ENSO Student Research Campaign." This webinar, presented on Tuesday, 15 November, at 8:00 p.m. EST (1:00 a.m. UTC), will focus on campaign collaboration, including how to find teachers to collaborate with, best practices and potential challenges for collaboration, and a discussion of how to collaborate with scientists and teachers. You can register now for this webinar (as well as for all upcoming webinars) and view past webinars.
 
Throughout the campaign, regular guest blogs from scientists and teachers. In addition, there is information on the science of ENSO, how to participate in the campaign, analysis tools, numerous resources, and engaging discussion opportunities on the webpage. Keep checking back to discover what's new!  

2017 International Virtual Science Symposium Updates

GLOBE students: Are you ready to practice the skills you've learned through your involvement with GLOBE and apply them to real-world issues? Then the 2017 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) is ready for you!
 
The 2017 IVSS takes place online, and K-16 students from any GLOBE country may participate. Collaborating with scientists, including STEM professionals who are part of the GISN, you simply use the GLOBE data that you've entered into the database. Every project that is submitted will be hosted on the GLOBE website, and students will receive virtual badges to reward them for their work. There is no limit to the number of entries per student or per school and there is no limit to the number of students per project. 
 
Did you miss the recent informational webinar? Hosted by Dr. Julie Malmberg (GIO) and Matt Silberglitt (WestEd), the webinar is now available online. Watch it today! This informational webinar covers the instructions, badges, rubrics, and guidelines for the science symposium. The slides are also available to download on the science symposium page (http://globe.gov/science-symposium) or by clicking here.
 
IVSS Timeline: 

• Reports accepted for submission from Jan 2017 to 03 April 2017
• Reports and presentations due by 03 April 2017
• Scores and badges announced on 15 May 2017

2017 IVSS in Need of Mentors and Judges! 

The 2017 IVSS is still in need of mentors and judges! Judges can be members of the GISN, interested grad students, GLOBE alumni, or anyone with an interest in this endeavor.
 
If you are interested in sharing your expertise and would like to judge research projects or help mentor students, please fill out the Interest Form today! (If you would like to volunteer for both options, please check both boxes on the form.)
 
Students: Looking for a mentoring scientist to help with your project? Click here! There are many experienced scientists ready and waiting to help you.
 
Keep in mind that all student projects are due on 03 April 2017 and judging will take place 23-29 April 2017. If you have any questions, please contact help@globe.gov.

Lands' End Apparel with GLOBE Logo Available through GLOBE Materials Shop

Need a gift for someone (or for yourself)? You can find a wide variety of Lands' End men's and women's apparel and promotional products through the GLOBE Materials Shop. Lands' End Business Outfitters is offering a storefront that is designed to make shopping easier - and will add the GLOBE logo to your purchases. Satisfaction guaranteed! You can see what's in store by: 

• Going to http://shop.globe.gov/; and clicking on "Order GLOBE Apparel and Promotional Items" (bottom right column). 

You can click on "Shopper Resources and Guidelines" for full instructions on how to order. Once you place an order, you will receive emails for savings on future orders (including free logo application and free shipping). 

GLOBE Materials Are Available in Multiple Languages

Did you know that GLOBE materials have been translated into multiple languages? This includes the Teacher's Guide (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish), Elementary GLOBE (Arabic, French, German, and Spanish), and many GLOBE resources. Check it out today!
 
If you are interested in volunteering to translate materials for GLOBE, please send an email to help@globe.gov. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Upcoming 2016 GLOBE Teacher Training Workshops 

Upcoming GLOBE teacher training workshops include:
 

• Brasilia, DF, Brazil (AEB Brazil): 07-08 November (open to all teachers)
• Portland, Oregon, USA (NSTA Meeting): 12 November (potential restricted attendance)
• Tartu, Estonia (Nature Museum of University of Tartu): 18-19 November (restricted to teachers in the region)
• Flushing, New York, USA (Queens College) 18-20 November (restricted to teachers in the region)
• Durham, New Hampshire, USA (University of New Hampshire): 19 November (open to all teachers)
• Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA (UND Clifford Hall): 27 July 2017 - 01 August 2017 (open to all teachers)

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