Turning Play into Confidence: CSO Saanvi’s Teddy Bear Clinic
By CSO Saanvi, Pennsylvania What if a trip to the doctor felt less intimidating—and a lot more like play? Through the Chief Science Officer (CSO) program, CSO Saanvi in Pennsylvania brought that idea to life with her Action Plan: the Teddy Bear Clinic. “Through the CSO program, I organized and hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic […]
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 […]
How I Built My First Website: A Journey from Idea to Launch
Pennsylvania Chief Science Officer (CSO) Blake assisted in the design of the PA CSO website. This was his first experience in web development, teaching him practical skills he’s excited to continue using.
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 […]