The GLOBE Project

The GLOBE Project is a program established for the collection of scientific and atmospheric information from worldwide locations and made accessible though The GLOBE Program website.

GLOBE is managed by The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and Colorado State University (CSU) with support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of State. Many other cooperating organizations work with GLOBE.

GLOBE VisionA worldwide community of students, teachers, scientists, and citizens working together to better understand, sustain, and improve Earth's environment at local, regional, and global scales.

GLOBE MissionTo promote the teaching and learning of science, enhance environmental literacy and stewardship, and promote scientific discovery.

Goals

* Improve student achievement across the curriculum with a focus on student research in environmental and Earth system science;
* Enhance awareness and support activities of individuals throughout the world to benefit the environment;
* Contribute to scientific understanding of Earth as a system;
* Inspire the next generation of global scientists.

External links

** [http://www.globe.gov/ Official web site]