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Narrator: For 25 years, the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program engaged
students and members of the public in hands-on science.
GLOBE's activities also allows students and the public to contribute their observations
to a database used by other students, and the scientific community.
Lt. Natasha Hope of the U.S. Coast Guard credits her experience
with GLOBE to encourage her to pursue a science oriented career.
Lt. Natasha Hope: Way back in high school, when I joined the GLOBE Program.
We got selected to present our
project down in South Africa to actual scientists.
At the time I already had a passion for science.
But...just seeing it on a bigger scale
and that exposure solidified that I just love science and I was going to pursue science no matter what.
But I didn't really realize the impact
that it would have on me until
seeing what my future could be like.
When, there as a scientist - she was presenting little machines that she made
to go down to, like, the depths of the ocean.
At that time, I was like, this is the coolest thing in the world.
I want to do that.
I would say that moment is the moment that
I was like, the ocean is for me.
I want anything to do with it, and it kinda helped me apply
to the Coast Guard because of their missions.
Narrator: GLOBE students range from elementary to undergraduate levels, and span six global regions.
While learning the practices of science, GLOBE provides students access to NASA subject matter experts.
The GLOBE Program also allows the public to participate in citizen science through its GLOBE Observer app.
Launched by the U.S. Government in 1995, and sponsored by NASA since the early 2000s,
GLOBE has additional support for the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of State.
Currently, 125 countries participate in GLOBE, and participation continues to grow.
Natasha: Students who are looking to be more active in the science field,
I would say if you have the opportunity to be a part of the GLOBE Program
dot it. Because, it will open up your horizons.
Absolutely gives you more encouragement, and it empowers you.
And you get to see other kids, that are just like you from around the world.
It was an amazing opportunity.
I'm telling you, if kids can do it. Do it.
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The GOBE Program, 25th Anniversary
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