2014: 5th GLE held in India 2014: NASA selected the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) to operate The GLOBE Implementation Office 2015: Earth Day, GLOBE celebrates its 20th birthday; GLOBE launches new data entry app for schools, an enhanced website, and an updated teacher's guide; 51 protocols in the Program; 128 million data entries in the international database 2016: GLOBE provides online eTraining; hosts International Virtual Science Fair and six regional U.S. science fairs, and various student scientific campaigns 2016: Launch of GLOBE Observer app 2017: Data reaches over 140 million measurements; International Virtual Science Symposium increases in number of submitted projects and worldwide representation, and new mosquito protocol 2018: 6th GLE held in Ireland Activities for learning The GLOBE Program provides the opportunity for students to learn by taking scientifically valid measurements in the fields of atmosphere, hydrology, soils, land cover, and phenology, depending upon their local curricula. Students report their data through the Internet, create maps and graphs to analyze data sets, and collaborate with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world. All the GLOBE data and observations are in the public domain. Contribution by scientists Members of the international science community are involved in the design and implementation of the GLOBE Program. Scientists are involved in helping select GLOBE environmental measurements, developing measurement procedures, and ensuring overall quality control of data. This is important to ensure that other scientists have confidence about these results and their findings. Their continued support and direction helps to ensure that GLOBE environmental measurements make a significant contribution to the global environmental database. See also GLOBE at Night References Notes Additional sources NASA Selects Colorado Organization to Operate Globe Program What is the GLOBE program External links Regional sites Africa Region Asia-Pacific Region Europe-Eurasia Region Latin America-Caribbean Region Near East-North Africa Region North America Region Australia Japan Meteorology and climate education NASA programs National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Science Foundation United States Department of State Earth sciences organizations Scientific organizations based in the United States Scientific organizations established in 1995 1995 establishments in Colorado