The search for the next GLOBE Program Office Director is currently underway. The position description is poster at http://bit.ly/IOuYQv. A Selection Advisory Group has been assembled to ensure a broad range of perspectives in the search process.
Given the multitude of events and projects underway, having a new Director in the GLOBE Program Office is of vital importance. Applications received prior to May 12 will be given initial consideration. Applications received afterwards will continue to be reviewed on an as-needed basis.
May’s topic for the Year of the Solar System is “New Data, New Ideas.” Our understanding of the solar system is constantly changing as we develop new technologies and make new discoveries. Join the YSS team as they explore the scientific process of gathering new data and formulating new ideas! To find resources and events relating to this month’s topic, please visit http://1.usa.gov/JGFUpc.
Through this lesson plan, students utilize satellite data to determine greatest renewable energy potentials in any given region. This process allows students to develop skills in graphing and reading graphs.
http://bit.ly/IsKB2I
(May 10)
NASA’s Expedition Earth and Beyond (EEAB) Program promotes student-led research investigations in the classroom using NASA data and resources. This Classroom Connection Webinar will feature an interactive presentation connecting students with a scientist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Students will practice their observation, critical thinking, geography, and solar system knowledge skills by using astronaut imagery of Earth and remote sensing imagery of other planetary bodies in our Solar System. For more information and to register, please visit http://1.usa.gov/JZuCuU.
The general public is invited to attend programs on meteorites in the Pacific Northwest, sponsored by the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory. Most programs feature a PowerPoint presentation, and a number of meteorites that participants may examine and hold. The following are upcoming presentations:
- May 11 – Portland, Ore.
- May 12 – Hillsboro, Ore.
- May 18 – Kennewick, Wash.
For more details, please visit http://bit.ly/If8sDU.
(RSVP by May 15; June 12, Dena’ina Convention Center, Anchorage, Alaska)
The American Astronomical Society is proud to host a student event in conjunction with this year’s summer meeting. Dr. John Grunsfeld will kick off the event, which will draw several hundred middle and high school students and their parents. AAS is looking for projects, programs, and missions that are interested in doing short presentations, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to a succession of small groups of approximately 20 students and parents on the afternoon of June 12th. Interested parties may participate as exhibitors or by renting a table for $250 through http://bit.ly/I7J0MU. For more information about the week’s activities, please visit http://bit.ly/JBRKji.
(May 21, 16:00 UTC; May 22, 01:30 UTC)
The GLOBE Science and Education team will host two online webinars to update the community on the Student Climate Research Campaign. To participate, login to Adobe Connect (http://bit.ly/IsrkP4) as “Guest” and enter your first and last name. The webinar provides an opportunity to learn more about the latest research and activities taking place in the Student Climate Research Campaign. To learn more, visit http://1.usa.gov/JsK7YK.
(Entries Due May 31)
To mark Earth Day 2012, NASA invites the public to create compelling videos of NASA’s exploration of Earth: the Final Frontier. Entrants will post short videos on YouTube that capture what they find inspiring and important about the unique view and understanding of Earth provided by NASA science. The winner will receive behind-the-scenes access to the next rocket launch of a NASA Earth-observing satellite. The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM), a joint project of NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey, is scheduled to launch in January 2013. For more information and guidelines for entering the contest, visit http://1.usa.gov/JFMZCt.
(LOI due June 1)
Earthzine has been involved in recent years with hosting Virtual Poster Sessions (VPS), which allow students and young professionals to showcase their research work in a global setting. These sessions include posting abstracts and short videos, or narrated slide presentations, to accompany each project presentation at Earthzine.org. Previous VPS’ have involved the NASA DEVELOP National Program.
Earthzine is seeking to open their VPS program to universities and colleges, and seek letters of interest from faculty members interested in contributing collections of research projects for VPS during the upcoming year. For information on submitting a LOI, please visit http://scr.bi/I8qALK.
(June 5)
The Sun-Earth Day and NASA EDGE Teams will bring the Transit of Venus to the world from the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. During a live webcast, the transit will be shown in high definition video through H-alpha, Calcium-K, and White Light telescopes. Coverage will consist of video of the transit, interviews with scientists and Native Hawaiians, and question and answer sessions.
Resources are available on the website for use in museum events and classroom participation, including videos providing cultural and historical information about the transit. Promotional materials include bookmarks, wallpapers, and a flier that can easily be downloaded from the website. A Google map is also available, to see where events are happening, and where you can submit your own event. For more information, visit http://1.usa.gov/H1raix.
