GLOBE Meetings
On March 5-7, Dr. Linda Hayden, Principal Investigator of the Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing Education and Research (CERSER) took part in a three-day workshop at NASA Langley in Hampton, Virginia. The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
GLOBE Atmosphere Professional Learning Workshop
NASA Langley’s Science Directorate are global experts in air quality, radiation and climate, atmospheric composition, and active remote sensing. This GLOBE Atmosphere Professional Learning Workshop was designed to provide introductory information, as well as in-depth understanding of atmosphere concepts; specifically focusing on clouds and aerosols, and the relation to NASA’s active Missions studying this area of atmospheric science. This workshop provided GLOBE Protocol Certification in Clouds and Aerosols and deeper understanding of the topic for current and new trainers.
GLOBE North American Regional Meeting
The two-day GLOBE North American Regional Meeting offered opportunities to learn about the latest GLOBE developments and plans for the future. This was an opportunity to network with other GLOBE Partners and learn from this community.
Classroom Presentations
Representatives from NASA GLOBE and the workshop made presentations at local schools on March 7th. Dr. Tony Murphy, Director of the GLOBE Implementation Office and Dr. Linda Hayden visited various classrooms in the area. |