CSO Experience
“My name is Owen and I am in 6th grade at Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation. I was selected by my teachers to be involved in the Chief Science Officers of San Antonio and represent Brentwood STEAM. I felt proud to represent my school because it is a brand new school and it is the […]
Thousands of students in Arizona, and beyond, benefiting from Chief Science Officer program
Careers in science and technology are some of the fastest growing. But many of these industries are facing serious shortages of qualified workers. Thankfully for Arizona businesses, SciTech Institute is pioneering ways to get more youth interested in these fields. Created as a way to get more kids engaged, the Chief Science Officers Program has been around for […]
Maricopa Library coding program allows youth to fight real-world problems
MARICOPA — Last fall, Mayor Christian Price proclaimed Nov. 8 Maricopa STEAM Day. The announcement was made with Maricopa Unified School District’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Integration Specialist Donna Jagielski and the students chosen as chief science officers and city council present. STEAM Day is sponsored by the Pinal County Board of […]
CSO Myah in Texas!
“Hello my name is Myah, elected chief science officer representing Luther Burbank. Today I began my journey at Palo Alto and I learned about the stem science technology engineering and math program. I was overjoyed and I met new kids from other schools and Texas CSO directors and leaders. In addition, as a CSO stem […]
Building a STEM Identity through the Chief Science Officer Program
Editor’s Note: High school students Lexis Ratto and Kelly O’Kane were instrumental in bringing the international Chief Science Officer (CSO) program to San Antonio through the Alamo STEM Ecosystem. IDRA now manages the program in Texas as it grows across the state. Research says many students don’t stay in STEM because they don’t identify with STEM degrees and […]
CSO Inspiration
“Inspiration derives from a myriad of ways; culture, background, and experiences. Personally, the most prevalent of these has been my experiences as a Chief Science Officer this past year and now as an Alumni. Initially beginning my impactful journey as a CSO in June 2018, instantaneously I was immersed in a sense of purpose. Being […]
CSO Jakob – Michigan
Before my first day of leadership training I was excited, nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but by the time I got there and saw all the smiles I knew it was going to be a great day. My favorite session that day was the STEMazing race which made you think as a group […]
STEM Hub selects Gorge Chief Science Officers
The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub recently introduced the 17 middle and high school students from Hood River and The Dalles who will serve as Chief Science Officers this coming school year. These students are joining a cohort of peer-elected student leaders from across eastern and southern Oregon. In their role as CSOs, students will be […]
Spring-Ford CSO Reflection
At the Leadership Training Institute, at the beginning of our journey, we were asked what it means to be a Chief Science Officer. It’s a title that means improvement in our school, in our community, and in our futures. It means that we have the opportunity to lessen the gap between people who want things […]
LTI Experience Blog – CSO Samyukta
I come from a background where education is almost always at the forefront, and beyond education, I was raised to feel an ethical obligation to empower and uplift my community using my privilege and potential, and I believe that the Chief Science Officers program has provided me with the perfect environment to do just that. […]
