The GLOBE Program
Fifth Annual GLOBE Conference
17 - 21 July, 2000

As GLOBE is implemented and expanded in nations around the world, teachers, students, and others involved in science and education will be interested and find value in reports, abstracts, and statements by leaders from GLOBE countries, GLOBE science and education teams, GLOBE U.S. Partners, and by special guests. Issues include use of student data in research, advances in training, follow-up support for GLOBE-trained teachers, a variety of approaches to recruiting schools, and much more. This is just a partial listing - more to come!

	Special Guests: David Sandalow, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; J. Charles Fox, Assistant Administrator for Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Dr. Mary Cleave, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Earth Science.
	Science Reports: on the use of GLOBE student data in Atmosphere, Phenology, Hydrology, Landcover and Soils.
	Education Reports: on approaches, evaluation and assessments.
	Education and Implementation Panels and Discussion Groups: on recruiting, training and follow-up with teachers, student research, curriculum integration, community impact and building program support.
	Country Reports: on how GLOBE is being implemented and expanded in a variety of nations.
	U.S. Partner Reports: on various methods for supporting and carrying out recruiting and training of teachers.
	Sidelights: Conference highlights, Photos, and more!
	Posters and Exhibits.
	Capitol Luncheon Speakers: Dr. Neal Lane, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy; Senator Richard C. Shelby of Alabama; Rep. Vernon Ehlers of Michigan.
	Conference Details.