Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)
The GLOBE Program
- January 1-December 31
This is an ongoing Citizen Science Experience. Contact the sponsoring organization to join in.
Family-Friendly
Yes
High Adventure
No
Setting
Description
Join the community of the NASA-sponsored GLOBE Program- citizen scientists, students, and teachers in 125+ countries around the world contributing to Earth System science research. Use the GLOBE Observer app to make observations of clouds, mosquitoes habitats, trees, or land cover. Measurements support NASA mission science and can also be used for local community projects.
Project Goal?
The GLOBE Program focuses on advancing Earth systems science through data collection and analysis by volunteers. The GLOBE Program’s primary goal is to advance Earth system science and its applications.
Where does the project take place?
The project takes place anywhere in the United States as well as 125+ countries around the world.
When can volunteers participate?
Volunteers can participate and enter data at any time. They can also participate in data collection campaigns that target specific data or time periods to support NASA mission science, information about this can be found on the website.
Is training needed to participate?
The GLOBE Observer app provides a quick in-app training in how to collect the data for clouds, mosquito habitats, trees, and land cover.
Who is this project ideal for?
Everyone! Families, individuals, formal and informal educators can all participate in the project.
How to get started?
Download the GLOBE Observer app and create a free account to get started:
Questions? Contact:
Haley Wicklein; haley.wicklein@unh.edu
Youth Instructions
Only youth ages 13+ with parental permission can create a GLOBE account.