Charles Vorosmarty

Primary Convener:
Charles Vorosmarty, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center

The NASA-GLOBE program has passed an important milestone. In reaching its 30^th anniversary GLOBE proves itself to be a rich repository of Earth system science knowledge generated by citizen scientists and students. The GLOBE archive is rich not simply as a repository of in situ measurements—more than 250M—but also in lessons generated in science pedagogy (from K-gray), network-building and long-term workforce development. GLOBE is currently assessing and refining its programmatic aims, with it vision relying on the growing proliferation of mobile devices; interactive capabilities of social media tools like learning management systems and video conferencing; AI, open data and cloud-based data access and analysis tools that collectively democratize science. GLOBE’S evolving goals are to: (i) Harness accelerating technological capabilities to ensure its relevance for the next 30 years as a source of data and research and (ii) Grow program participation so that every participant has ready access to scientific research experiences and data literacy training, as part of a community of changemakers striving to monitor and manage the 21^st century environment through innovative experiential science. This Town Hall is dedicated to reviewing past accomplishments, presenting future plans, and securing input from the AGU community on pathways forward.

Cross-Listed:
IN - Informatics
SY - Science and Society
ED - Education
B - Biogeosciences
GC - Global Environmental Change

Suggested Itineraries:
Career and Professional Development