Stars and STEM Stories

In Croatia, a group of secondary school students and their teacher have created a workbook to bring the fun of GLOBE observations to kindergarten students.  >>

In response to the impacts of severe rainstorms across Arabian Gulf countries, GLOBE educators from Moza Bint Mohammed primary school developed Rain Rescue, an Internet of Things (IoT) and solar-powered system that monitors water levels, clears blocked drains, and alerts drivers of flood risks.  >>

Students from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown (APW) Jr./Sr. High School were recognized for Community Impact and Engagement following their water-quality data presentation at the 2024 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Student Research Symposium.  >>

Following a GLOBE student workshop, a student writes about her hands-on experience collecting real-world data through cloud, tree, and land cover observations with her peers.  >>

Eighty-two attendees from eight GLOBE countries attended the 5th GLOBE Asia-Pacific Virtual Wetland Symposium. The event brought together students, educators, and environmental advocates from across the region to showcase scientific research, innovative solutions, and efforts for protecting wetlands.  >>

The Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness organization trained educators and college students in GLOBE protocols across several schools after they received a grant from YLACES. This opportunity equipped participants with the tools and information needed to share their new knowledge with their educator or student peers in a form of collaborative learning.  >>

Oman students participated in an activity of data collection, using the GLOBE Surface Temperature Protocol to see if the color of the road in front of their school would affect the temperature of and around that road. Their findings sparked discussions with their local community about implementing beneficial changes to the area.  >>

GLOBE students and educators in Mombasa, Kenya won grant funding from YLACES to support trainings and the purchase of materials and equipment that provides students with practical experience in environmental monitoring. With the support of trained educators, students had the opportunity to collect data on air and surface temperatures, and humidity levels.  >>

An educator and trainer from GLOBE Argentina created El Jacarandá de la Abuela Aranda (Grandma Aranda’s Jacaranda), a book that combines art, science, and emotion to connect with students and help them participate in the study of trees.  >>

GLOBE Jordan organized a workshop aimed to train parents on the Clouds Protocol using the GLOBE Observer app. This collaborative learning experience enabled parents to understand and participate alongside their children in future GLOBE program activities.  >>