CSO Spotlight: Macie Explores Genetics and Builds Community Through STEAM
Pennsylvania Chief Science Officer (CSO) Macie B. has been embracing opportunities throughout the year to explore new STEM fields and make an impact in her community. One of the year’s biggest highlights for her was a visit to the Central Pennsylvania Clinic, which primarily serves the local Amish community. The clinic specializes in genetic disorders […]
Dayton Chief Science Officers Earn Top Honors at Regional FlexFactor Competition
The Dayton Chief Science Officers are celebrating a major accomplishment after team “Keep It Cool” earned 3rd place overall at the 2026 Regional FlexFactor Competition. Team members Isaiah and Jeff developed an innovative cooling vest designed to support active-duty military personnel in the field. Using flexible hybrid electronics, the vest is intended to sense body […]
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 […]