Arizona Chief Science Officer Launches Game Development Program to Inspire Future STEM Leaders
Have you ever wanted to build your own video game or even your own computer? One Arizona student is working to make that possible for kids across the state. My name is Samir Villalva, and I am a freshman at ASU Prep Casa Grande and a Chief Science Officer (CSO). As part of my CSO […]
Student Voices at the Center: CSOs Shine at 2025 SLECoP Convening
When a group of student leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. for the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice (SLECoP) 2025 Convening, they didn’t just attend — they led. These students, known as Chief Science Officers (CSOs), represented the next generation of STEM thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators through involvement in event sessions […]
Pathways to Potential: Making STEAM Accessible for All
By AZ Chief Science Officer Shireen As the world increasingly relies on technology and innovation, the demand for STEAM careers (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) has skyrocketed. From artificial intelligence to brain-computer interfaces, STEAM is crucial to a country’s economics, innovation, security, and competitiveness. Despite this increasing demand, millions of students worldwide lack access […]
Voices for the Future: My Mission for a Sustainable Arizona through SWISE
By AZ CSO Mays – Chief Science Officer | Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE) Ambassador | ASU Preparatory Academy – Downtown Phoenix My name is Mays, and I’m currently an early grad high school junior at ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix. I was first introduced to the SWSIE through the Chief Science Officers program. In 2024, […]
Turning your STEM Passion into a Career
By Taylar Cook, CSO Arizona Program Coordinator When you think of a STEM career, what do you imagine? Is it a chemist or an engineer? Perhaps the most wonderful thing about STEM careers is that they can be anything. Fashion design is a STEM career due to its problem solving, fabric engineering, and mathematical measurements. […]
The Role of Virtual Reality in Education: A Game-Changer for Learning
This article shows how one 8th Grade Science Teacher and AZ CSO Advisor values the benefits of virtual reality (VR) as a means of fun and safe educational exploration
An Aeronautical Action Plan: Inspiring the Next Generation of Drone Enthusiasts
By AZ CSO Bilal, 9th grade, Maricopa County Last year, I had the chance to organize a drone flying event as part of my Action Plan, and I have to say, I’m so glad I did! The whole idea was to get people excited about drones and show them how amazing and fun this technology […]
CSO Arizona Leadership Council Explores RSV Argo
By AZ CSO Marek June 17-19, 2024 —The Chief Science Officers Arizona Leadership Council trip to Seal Beach, CA to see the sailboat RSV Argo was a great experience that helped us learn, but mostly enjoy, the science of sailboats and marine biology. We arrived first at Douglas Thorpe’s quarters, where he gave us tips, […]
Not So Perfect Spheres: The Science of Planetary Shapes
AZ CSO Marek astronomy mini blog shares the interesting reasons why planets may not be as spherical as they appear.
Meet AZ CSO Addison: A Young Environmental Scientist on the Rise
At just 14 years old, Addison from Maricopa—West Valley is already making waves in the world of environmental science through her involvement in the Chief Science Officers (CSO) program. How this motivated teen became a youth STEM leader is, of course, impressive, but also an example of how a small seed of curiosity often blooms […]