We are Connected!
CSOs rallied to #MakeItHappen for the 6th year, in spite of the pandemic! Over the past 18 months, Chief Science Officers have been in search of INCREDIBLE and they have not had to look very hard. They found it based inside one another. Through Zoom, Hangouts, Meets and more, the students from around the global […]
Arizona CSOs – Data Driven
Now entering our 7th season (including two with COVID restrictions), we have significantly grown and refined program training, support structures and backend systems. Some examples include: – Regional cabinets and cabinet coordinators to more effectively support students locally; – Progression opportunities through 4 training levels and leadership councils; – Empowerment of veteran CSOs to […]
2019-2020 CSO International Report
Chief Science Officers continue to make an impact in their regions. Click here to review the annual report with data sets from the 2019-2020 season.
Mesa CSO in the 2020 NASA Wear Challenge!
Introduction Hello! My name is CSO Marcus and I am an elected 5th year Chief Science Officer from Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona. On July 13th, I had the privilege to be interviewed by Arizona’s Family on Channel 3 News to showcase my team’s project for the 2020 NASA WEAR Challenge. The challenge, […]
CSO Austin’s Electromagnetism Perpetual Energy Contraption
CSO Austin, from Pennsylvania, recently told us about an amazing project of his! He built an “epic electromagnetism contraption” as a physics project. Way to go, Austin!
Iraj – A ‘COVID Warrior’ – helping, fundraising – using STEM
Fifth Grader Uses His STEM Skills to Raise Money for COVID-19 Help Iraj is a fifth grader who is not afraid to tackle a big problem and do his part to solve it. He was concerned with the way that COVID-19 was affecting the world, and he wanted to raise money to help. Iraj came […]
Lizards and more…
CSO Vrutik, Kenya The main purpose of Zoom in on Science calls is for students to learn more about careers and fields that involve STEM by directly communicating with professionals involved in different careers. Randy Klabacka is a museum specialist and a herpetologist working at Auburn University. His passion for herpetology started in his backyard […]
Novartis Pharmaceutical Call
On June 3, 2020, CSOs met Mrs. Susan Lostetter, a Medical Science Liaison for Novartis Pharmaceutical. She also performs corporate and clinical research studies. As a medical science liaison, she communicates with leading physicians, researchers, and clinicians.
Oregon CSO – 3D Prints
CSO Allie, Oregon, USA As a senior in high school, I’ve recently been part of an important project that helps healthcare workers and makes me feel better about the way the school year is ending. In the past few months many people have worried about running out of medical supplies. Hospitals are running out of […]
Design Case – Mark Schrieber
Mark is recognized as an outstanding educator and a leader in makerspace implementation. Most notably, Mark was named National Teacher of the Year by the Milken Family Foundation – the “Grammy of teaching awards.” Mark has sat on the NSF Creative IT panel, school boards, and currently curates for Google’s Startup Digest for all things Maker.