The main objective of this project is to maintain the network of the Dobson ozone spectrophotometers operated in the Asian region. The intercomparison also serves as an assurance of the quality of the total ozone data sets created at WMO Member stations. The importance of the Dobson intercomparison activity for systematic total column ozone observations has been reiterated in the various venues; lately in the Thirteenth meeting of the Parties to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (UNEP/OzL.Conv.13/6). This activity coincides with the objectives of the General Trust Fund for Financing Activities on Research and Systematic Observations Relevant to the Vienna Convention. At the same time, it leads to the fulfillment of WMO/GAW/QC requirements for monitoring of the atmospheric total ozone.

Get hands on with atoms and molecules. Join us in the lab to do real chemistry that you can see, smell, touch ... and eat! This camp not only fosters a love for science but also encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Camp activities include synthesizing pleasant-smelling molecules, experiencing chemistry with electricity, light, and heat, learning about acids and polymers, chemistry in space, solving real-world problems with scientific instruments, touring working chemistry labs, and discovering how chemistry makes ice cream better. Duration: June 29-July 2, 2026. Ages 14-18. Early registration recommended - first-come, first-served basis.

A fast-paced, three-day program running from Wednesday to Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm! Designed for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, this condensed format delivers all the excitement of astronomical research. Through hands-on experiments, nighttime observing, and real data collection, campers step into the role of a scientist. Students will learn how to navigate the night sky, operate telescopes and other scientific instruments. Activities include team-building, hiking, drawing, playing games, and learning about instruments used in Astronomical Photography.