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GLOBE Training in Trinidad and Tobago
“This training, which took place from 25 to 29 July 2016, was held to create awareness about the GLOBE Program and how it is a first class international program for environmental education,” said Oluwafemi.
During the first day of the week-long training, Oluwafemi and Mr. Ali (the GLOBE Coordinator at the Brazil Secondary School) met with three officials from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (O’Meara campus) on how GLOBE can be implemented at the university.
Oluwafemi’s visit allowed for trainings at no cost to the GPTT. GLOBE teachers and students were trained in the following NASA/GLOBE protocols:
- GPM Student Field Campaign and Precipitation Measurement
- SMAP Student Field Campaign and Soil Moisture Measurement
- Surface Temperature Measurement
Femi also visited Trinidad and Tobago in order to participate in the 20th Anniversary of GLOBE Trinidad and Tobago held at Plipdeco House (Port Lisa Industrial Estate). Oluwafemi added: “The potentials of GLOBE Program were highlighted during the meeting and the impact the GLOBE Program as recorded in some GLOBE countries was also mentioned.”
The GPTT and Oluwafemi discussed with the government officials present at the meeting how to properly fund the GLOBE Program and about the development of the GLOBE Program Proposed Action Plan in Trinidad and Tobago.
Of note, Oluwafemi and the GLOBE Country Coordinator, Henry Saunders discussed the relevance of the GLOBE Program to the educational systems in Trinidad and Tobago on TV Me (Port of Spain, Trinidad).
“As a GISN member, we are mandated to inspire, mentor and motivate students and teachers worldwide. The visit gave me an ample opportunity to reach out to GLOBE students and teachers; the Minister of Education, Trinidad and Tobago; and the Secretary, Tobago House of Assembly; and other major sponsors of GLOBE activities in Trinidad and Tobago in Nigeria. This visit also allowed the GLOBE Program to keep in touch with the local scientists. Beside this, the visit promoted the relevance of GISN and the science working groups to the GLOBE Program on the ISAAC FM 98.5 in a program titled “Looking for a Solution,” concluded Oluwafemi.