News Brief
June 2014 GLOBE News Brief
Image of the Week
On 22 May, NASA released the finished product. The image was built using 36,422 individual photos. Click on the image above or go to http://1.usa.gov/1vT8wkr where you can zoom in to view the individual portraits that have formed this remarkable image. Thanks to all GLOBE community members who participated.
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GLOBE Learning Expedition (GLE) and 18th Annual Partner Meeting
The countdown has begun for the GLE in New Delhi, just 8 short weeks away. Click here to register. You can now reserve your hotel room during the registration process. If you have any questions about registration or about the GLE in general please contact Katy Lackey or Dawn Wright of the GLOBE Program Office.
GLOBE Working Group
To all who sent in nominations for the GLOBE Working Groups in
- Science
- Education
- Evaluation
- Technology
- Communication
Thank you for offering to help shape the future of The GLOBE Program. Those selected for the Working Groups will be notified no later than 23 June.
SMAP Block Pattern Soil Moisture Protocol
On 27 May, Brian Campbell of the NASA SMAP Mission beta-tested the new SMAP Block Pattern Soil Moisture Protocol. This beta testing took place at the Delmar Middle School in Delmar, Delaware, USA, where one hundred and ninety-six students participated. The soil moisture measurements were taken throughout the day, according to classroom rotation, by thirty groups of students. Each group came up with an identifying team name, such as "Soil Diggers", "Alpha Dirt", and "Smelly Worms." This beta testing was a huge success with some great resulting data.
Celebrations in the Month of June
- World Oceans Day - 8 June
- Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere - 21 June
Opt-In
Updates have been made to the Opt-In page, the online location for choosing to receive the GLOBE News Brief and other non-administrative email from the GLOBE Program Office. Individuals signing up for GLOBE email now have the option of identifying their group affiliations. Please encourage teachers in your partnership to opt-in if they have not done so.
Ocean Exploration with Fabian Cousteau
Introduce your students to the wonders of the deep ocean by following Fabian Cousteau, the grandson of the world famous Jacques Cousteau, and his science team Mission 31, thanks to the newest GLOBE Partner, St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) in Colorado, USA. Read more here.
Community Spotlight
Mrs. Wafa Mubarak Bin Dayna has been dedicated to the advancement of The GLOBE Program in Bahrain for more than a decade. She points to a number of GLOBE projects and activities that illustrate the growth of GLOBE in her country and in her own personal development as an educator. Read more >>
Anniversaries
Congratulations to the eleven GLOBE countries celebrating anniversaries of successful GLOBE implementation during the month of June:
Kyrgyz Republic - 19 years
09 June 1995
Ireland - 19 years
12 June 1995
Argentina - 19 years
28 June 1995
Estonia - 18 years
19 June 1996
Kenya - 17 years
09 June 1997
Madagascar - 17 years
11 June 1997
Dominican Republic - 17 years
20 June 1997
United Arab Emirates - 15 years
06 June 1999
Monaco - 14 years
29 June 2000
Bahrain - 13 years
16 June 2001
Republic of Congo - 9 years
28 June 2005
News Brief Archive
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