Chief Science Officers at SLECoP 2024
By CSO Linh N. SLECoP 2024, or the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice, was a gathering of STEM education leaders from around the world that took place in Chicago, IL from October 29-31. Several Chief Science Officers (CSOs) from across the country came to participate and share the importance of student voice and demonstrate […]
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 […]
Stepping Up and Making It Happen: Meet the 2024 CSO International Leadership Council
The Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program has grown significantly, now encompassing multiple regions around the world. This student-led initiative provides a unique platform for young leaders to represent their communities and contribute valuable ideas to the program. Being elected as a CSO to represent a school is an extraordinary opportunity to influence the campus STEM […]
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 […]
Chief Science Officers Program Secures Grant Funding from Thunderbirds Charities to Advance STEM Diversity in Arizona
SciTech Institute’s Chief Science Officers program is the recipient of a generous $10,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities.
Counting on the Future: Stanfield Elementary CSOs Figure in Mathematics
Stanfield Elementary, nestled in a rural community surrounded by agricultural fields, faces its share of accessibility challenges, but it boasts some of the most engaged and passionate Chief Science Officers (CSOs) in the Arizona CSO program. One of the shining stars of Stanfield Elementary’s CSO team is Jacob, a sixth grader whose enthusiasm for mathematics […]
One Verde Valley CSO’s Path to Becoming a Biomedical Engineer
My name is Mica and I am a Chief Science Officer at the Science Vortex in Verde Valley, AZ. I am 14 years old and about to take Sports Medicine at my high school. This will help set me up for my dream career of being a biomedical engineer. In the eighth grade, I went […]
