GLOBE Learning Expedition

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GLOBE Learning Expedition

22 - 27 June 2008 GLOBE Student Research for Sustainable Communities

Cape Town, South Africa Program

W elcome to South Africa

We heartily welcome all GLOBE students, teachers, scientists and dignitaries from South Africa and around the world to the GLE. We are very pleased that you are joining us for this week of learning, sharing, and exploring. Our belief in the value of GLOBE student research for sustainable communities will be strengthened as we come to understand how the GLOBE community is an educational and scientific force that unites people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

The GLOBE Program Management

2008 GLOBE Learning Expedition

GLOBE Africa Management

Mrs. Margaret Besong GLOBE Program Country Coordinator, Cameroon

GLOBE Program Regional Office

Ms. Sibongile Mokoena South African Environmental Observation Network Coordinator, Environmental Science and Outreach Education

Mr. Mark Brettenny GLOBE in Africa Environmental Resource Development and Training

GLOBE Senior Management

Dr. Edward Geary Director

Dr. Emmett Wright Deputy Director, Education and Science

Dr. Teresa Kennedy Deputy Director, International Programs/Partnerships

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Table of Contents GLE Organizing Committee GLOBE Students Send Greetings to Papa Mandela GLOBE Learning Expedition Agenda GLOBE Student Keynote Speakers GLOBE Student Regional Finalists Sponsored Student Speakers Greetings for the U.S. Embassy in South Africa Featured Speaker Guest Speakers and Scientists Student Research Seminar Student Abstracts Agenda at a Glance Student Abstracts (continued) GLE 2008 Sponsors GLE 2008 Participants GLE General Information and Logistics Field Study Sites GLOBE Earth System Science Projects (ESSPs) Schedule of Cultural Presentations GLE Legacy GLE--A Green Event A Guide to Contacting Your Local Media GLOBE Student Research Campaign on Climate Change

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The GLE International Organizing Committee

2008 GLOBE Learning Expedition

GLE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Emmett Wright -- GLOBE Program Office, Co-Chair Mrs. Margaret Besong -- GLOBE Africa GIAC Representative, Co-Chair

Mr. Mark Brettenny -- South Africa GLOBE, Co-Chair Dr. Sheila Yule -- GLE Coordinator

Dr. Peggy LeMone -- GLOBE Chief Scientist

Mrs. Rogeline Brettenny -- South Africa GLOBE Ms. Alidjennatou Aliou Emmanuel -- GLOBE Benin Country Coordinator Ms. Diana Garasic -- GLOBE Croatia Country Coordinator GLE Host 2003

Ms. Lynne Hehr -- University of Arkansas - GLE Hostess, June 2000 Ms. Dana Votapkova -- GLOBE Czech Republic Country Coordinator

Dr. Diola Bagayoko -- Southern University and Texas A&M, USA Dr. Raifu Durodye -- North Lake College in Texas, USA

Tribal Meetings -- South Africa Professional Conference Organizer

GLOBE Program Office Ms. Silvia Agnona Ms. Jan Heiderer Mr. Martos Hoffman Ms. Katy Lackey Mr. Jamie Larsen Mr. Mike Leon

Ms. Maureen Murray Ms. Karen Milberger

Ms. Loretta Quinn Mr. Gary Randolph Ms. Paula Robinson

Mr. Steve Sadler Mr. David Smith Mr. Eric Stonebraker

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GLOBE Students send Greetings to Papa Mandela

2008 GLOBE Learning Expedition

Papa Mandela

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