The Next Generation GLOBE Program: Promoting Collaborations between Cutting-edge Earth System Science Research Projects and Student Investigations of the Environment

The GLOBE Program is a hands-on international education and science program that joins students, educators, and scientists from around the world in studying Earth Systems Science. The core objectives of GLOBE are to improve science education, enhance environmental awareness, and increase understanding of Earth as a System. GLOBE is a cooperative effort of schools in partnership with colleges and universities, state and local school systems, and non-government organizations. Internationally, GLOBE is a partnership between the United States and over 100 countries.

Recently, the GLOBE Program office completed a new ten-year plan. While the core objectives of the GLOBE Program will remain unchanged, Next Generation GLOBE activities will focus on several new approaches to program implementation that are intended to improve overall program effectiveness and strengthen connections between the existing GLOBE community and scientists engaged in cutting-edge Earth Systems Science research.

This talk will summarize lessons learned from ten years of GLOBE program evaluation, provide an overview of GLOBE materials and services, discuss the recent changes in program focus and emphasis, and highlight new, exciting opportunities for students and educators to collaborate with scientists.