Youth Leading Youth: Great Lakes Bay CSOs Host Leadership Training Institute
On July 29–30, the Great Lakes Bay Region East Chief Science Officers (CSOs) gathered at Saginaw Valley State University for the 2025–2026 Leadership Training Institute (LTI). This year’s sessions focused on action planning, networking with STEM professionals, sharing their CSO vision, telling their story, and exploring the new Moodle platform. A highlight of the training […]
Let’s Grow Clayton: Planting Seeds of Change in Metro Atlanta
By CSO Jasmin, Metro Atlanta Region, Georgia Hi! I’m CSO Jasmin, and I proudly serve as the Chief Science Officer for the Metro Atlanta Region in Georgia. Being part of the CSO program has given me the tools, confidence, and platform to lead with purpose, and my action plan, Let’s Grow Clayton (LGC), is the […]
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, […]
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.
Chief Science Officers Lead Highly Anticipated Flight Night
Michigan Chief Science Officers Preston and Braeden hosted a handson on aviation adventure for their community called Flight Night
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 […]
Chief Science Officers Leading a Global Initiative for Climate Action
As the world grapples with the growing challenges of climate change, Chief Science Officers (CSOs) are emerging as youthful beacons of hope, leading initiatives that inspire change. CSO Daylia was invited to create a post on Climate Action for the 2023 American Geophysical Union Conference. She teamed up with other CSOs from around the world […]
Chief Science Officers in the Great Lakes Bay Region Take the Lead
By CSO Christy C. – Michigan The youth in the Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR) don’t just wait around hoping someone comes along to put on STEM-focused events and impact their community in unique, innovative ways; instead, they’re taking matters into their own hands in the most positive ways possible. The Chief Science Officers (CSO) […]
1st CSO International Math Festival
The first-ever CSO Math Festival was held online on July 20, 2020. This virtual mathematics festival had over 130 participants log on for the three-hour event! Based on that success, it will certainly become an annual tradition. As a Chief Science Officer event, of course it was planned by a student, CSO Sahiba. She attends […]