The U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the Egyptian government officially launch the GLOBE program to promote environmental education and scientific literacy
Inga Litvinsky, Deputy Cultural Attaché at the US Embassy, with Dr. Aziza Khalifa, GLOBE coordinator of the Egyptian government, official of the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and teachers of STEM schools on October 6, Obour, Alexandria and Menoufia at the Maadi STEM school for girls
Cairo – The US Embassy in Cairo is pleased to launch this Global learning and observations for the benefit of the environment (GLOBE) Program in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education at Maadi STEM School for Girls today. GLOBE is an international science and education initiative designed to promote environmental awareness, advance scientific understanding of the Earth, and improve student achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program connects students, teachers, researchers and life-long learners with a global community committed to protecting the environment.
GLOBE participants in Egypt will have the opportunity to participate in Earth system science research projects, including U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) projects, and explore various protocols, campaigns and data initiatives. By collecting, submitting, and analyzing GLOBE data from around the world, learners contribute to a deeper understanding of our planet’s ecosystems and climate patterns.
“We are excited to bring the GLOBE program to Egypt and empower students to become active environmental stewards,” said Inga Litvinsky, deputy cultural attaché at the U.S. Embassy, during the opening ceremony. “With GLOBE, we aim to inspire curiosity, encourage scientific research and foster a sense of global citizenship in learners of all ages.” The US Embassy, in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education, delivered atmospheric tools to the STEM school for girls in Maadi as well as donated to STEM schools on October 6, Obour, Alexandria and Menoufia so that students can begin monitoring air quality and other atmospheric data. Dr. Aziza Khalifa, Egyptian government GLOBE coordinator, and two teachers attended the February 2024 regional GLOBE conference in Amman, Jordan. The teachers will train other teachers in MINT schools with the know-how they have learned.
For more information about the GLOBE program, visit Globe.gov. To learn more about the United States-Egypt Education Partnership, visit eg.usembassy.gov. Follow @USEmbassyCairo on Facebook, Xand Instagram for more information about educational opportunities in the United States.
