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GLOBE Dominican Republic: Students’ Research on Microplastics Highlighted at 2024 Events

GLOBE Dominican Republic students presented their research on microplastics at two events in 2024: World Water Day (Giornata Mondiale Dell'Aqua) in Mantua, Italy, and Science Fair 2024. The research was also highlighted at the recent Latin American and Caribbean Regional Meeting. >>

GLOBE Dominican Republic: The Story Behind the National Flower and FIFA’s First Flower Mascot

Earlier this year, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) selected the Bayahibe rose, Dominican Republic’s national flower, as the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 official mascot. This development is particularly exciting for GLOBE Dominican Republic’s community because they had a direct influence in naming the Bayahibe rose as the flower to represent this Caribbean nation. >>

GLOBE Croatia: Students Present IVSS Research About Local Air Quality

As students across the world begin to think about GLOBE research projects for 2025 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS), a GLOBE educator in Croatia shares the impact that participating in the 2024 IVSS had on her students. >>

GLOBE Oman: Hands-On GLOBE Learning Through Field Trips and Celebrations in October

GLOBE Oman was busy this October. Read a few examples of how they are implementing GLOBE and fostering environmental stewardship and STEM skills, including exciting field trips to a farm, groundwater reservoir, and sites that grow the Farfar plant; in-school celebrations for World Space Week; and Arab Environment Day. >>

GLOBE Brazil: Monitoring Clouds, Identifying Mosquito Habitats, and Building Rockets

Students in Pinheiro, Maranhão, Brazil, had the opportunity to participate in a transformative GLOBE project. This project was a chance to connect science with local challenges, such as climate change and public health, and to engage students in practical activities that went beyond the classroom. >>

GLOBE Brazil and Chile: Students Engage in Research on Climate, Trees, and Water Scarcity

In southeastern Brazil, students are exploring how local trees can regulate the microclimate, while in southern Chile, young researchers are tackling water scarcity and contributing to research of trees in the LAC region. These GLOBE Program projects not only deepen scientific understanding but also inspire students and communities to take action in addressing global environmental challenges across Latin America. >>

GLOBE Czech Republic Students Plant a “Tiny Forest” at Their School for Research

GLOBE students in Czech Republic have planted a “tiny forest” outside of an elementary school. Using GLOBE protocols, students have researched their forest and presented their findings at international conferences. >>

Connecting GLOBE Activities in Uruguay, Peru, and Argentina to Learning About Butterflies

When COVID-19 arrived in Uruguay in 2020, a group of four GLOBE educators and friends brainstormed ideas for continuing GLOBE activities and observations for students during the shutdown. The group decided to focus on butterflies because they are appealing to students, interesting to study, observable in many places, and important as pollinators in nature. Learn more about this project. >>

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