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The GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium Now Accepting Reports
GLOBE Students: The 2023 2023 International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) is now accepting reports. This year, reports will also be accepted in Thai!
The IVSS is a way for primary through undergraduate students from all GLOBE countries to showcase their research and hard work. With GLOBE, students learn the practices of science through hands-on investigations in their own communities, which sparks their curiosity and interest in science.
The theme of the 2023 IVSS is “Global Connections: Investigating Earth as a System Together.” This year, students are encouraged to explore the Earth as a System Protocol Bundles and use them as tools to investigate their environmental research questions. This year’s theme also has similarities to NASA's Year of Open Science and inspires students to make connections with other students and scientific explorations around the world. Students are also advised to present their research in creative ways, for example, through storytelling tools including video, online media, storyboards, drawings, and more.
Volunteer to Judge!
GIO is seeking the assistance of volunteer judges to score student projects. (Judges will be provided with scoring information and will be assigned projects. More information will be available later in 2022 and early in 2023.) To fill out the judging form, click here.
Important 2023 IVSS Dates:
- Informational Webinar: 12 October
- Reports Accepted: 01 January-10 March
- Due Date for Student Reports: 10 March
- Judging Webinar: 29 March
- Judging Period: 30 March-09 April
- Feedback/Badges Shared on 22 April
- Drawing for Stipends: Earth Day
To learn more about the 2023 IVSS, click here.
News origin: GLOBE Implementation Office