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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
STEAM Hobbies: Turning Fun Into Future Careers!
My name is Sarah, Chief Science Officer (CSO) from Tucson, AZ. This is my fourth year in the program, and I am a member of the International Leadership Council. As a CSO, I have had many opportunities to travel across the state and country, including trainings and conferences. While these responsibilities keep me quite busy, […]
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 […]
