CSO Global Network

Advocates for STEM and Innovation in their communities.

CSO Regions

At-Large

6-12th graders interested in getting involved have reached out to start the At-Large Cabinet of Chief Science Officers. These students do not have a site or an organizational partner to support their STEM Action Plans, yet. Reach out to find out how you can start the program in your area!

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alabama

Alabama

CSOs have launched statewide in with the Alabama STEM Council and trainings have occurred in Mobile, Millbrook and Tuscaloosa! Reach out to find out how you can get connected. 

arizona

Arizona

As the first region of CSOs, the goal is to increase student voice in STEM conversations and create a global network of diverse STEM leaders across the Arizona SciTech STEM Ecosystem through collaboration with Hub Coordinators.

brazil

Brazil

Joining soon!

California

Broadcom Foundation has officially launched the first cabinet of Chief Science Officers in Orange County. Over the next year, the goal is to extend the network statewide.

bogota

Colombia

CSOs have launched in Bogotá and Montería with plans to expand with CONASTEM. El Colectivo Nacional de Educación STEM (CONASTEM) está conformado por un grupo de líderes en educación cuyo objetivo es promover y divulgar la innovación educativa en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas.

Canada

Originally launched by one individual student interested in what his friends were doing in Arizona CSO! More growth expected. Please reach out if you are interested in supporting Canadian Chief Science Officers.

colorado

Colorado

Working on collaborations to discuss a launch in the future.

Delaware

Previously launched from one student who was inspired during a conference – CSO Alumni Moira – and had hoped to bring the program to her state.

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In collaboration with SciTech Institute, NASEF has launched a Cabinet of online CSOs participating in Esports across the globe.

Florida

With support from STEM2Hub, CSOs are now active around Jacksonville and in Broward County!

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Georgia

In collaboration with Science ATL, Chief Science Officers are located in Atlanta!

Ghana

Joining soon!

Hawaii

Currently, in Honolulu but interested schools and students can sign up to launch in 2023-24!

Idaho

Exciting state wide roll out in 2022 with three cabinets of Chief Science Officers supported by Idaho STEM Action Center across the Idaho EcosySTEM hubs.

Illinois

The initial cabinet is sponsored by Avnet and will launch in Chicago this coming year!

India

Discussions regarding roll out and implementation are in the works! Coming soon.

Iowa

New discussions regarding a launch of the program in 2023-24 have started. Coming soon.

Israel

Joining soon.

Jaimaica

Joining soon.

Kentucky

Joining soon.

Kenya

After being invited to train in Arizona, Kenya CSOs are motivated to expand the opportunities in STEM to all students in Nairobi and beyond!

Kuwait

Kuwait CSOs have been disconnected since the pandemic, but a plan to relaunch the program is scheduled for summer 2023.

Louisiana

Initial talks were impacted by the response to the pandemic, but coming soon!

Leeds, United Kingdom

Avnet support to launch the first Cabinet of UK CSOs and details coming soon.

Michigan

Michigan CSOs have expanded from Saginaw Valley State University to include Central Michigan University. Goals to expand are in the works!

Nebraska

Joining soon.

New Jersey

Joining soon.

New York

We are looking to reconnect and have discussions to relaunch in Western New York and other locations across the state.

New Zealand

Coming soon.

North Carolina

Originally launched by an 8th grader and included 5 friends to train officially with the hopes of having a state wide program in North Carolina. Now, in collaboration with NC East STEM Ecosystem we will be looking to add Chief Science Officers this year. 

Ohio

Let’s discuss!

Oregon

Across the state with the support of STEM Ecosystem Hubs, Oregon CSOs from rural areas to remote areas are making a difference by increasing STEM awareness.

Pennsylvania

PA CSOs are going STATEWIDE! This year, we will host over 20 Cabinets in the state with support from PDE in 9 geographical regions based on Intermediate Units in Pennsylvania.

Philippines

Meetings with teachers and administrators have gone well! Coming soon.

Poland

Coming soon.

Querétaro, Mexico

CSO Valentina studied abroad in Querétaro this year and discussed launching the program with leadership! Coming soon!

Sonora, Mexico

Local support to relaunch in 2023-24 of the Sonora CSOs has been discussed and details coming soon.

South Carolina

Avnet support will launch the first Cabinet of South Carolina CSOs in 2023-24.

Tennessee

Let’s connect and plan.

Texas

Placing students at the table and amplifying their voice will continue to move important education and STEM conversations to action! We are in discussions for a statewide rollout of the program.

Turkey

Interest from one student has initiated discussions for her entire country to get involved in the CSO Program!

Utah

Launched in 2022-23 with the Utah STEM Action Center in Salt Lake City! Together, CSOs of the International Leadership Council pitched the program and created interest in Utah to #MakeItHappen this year.

Vietnam

Coming soon. Placing students at the table and amplifying their voice will continue to move important education and STEM conversations to action!

Virginia

Interest is forming!

Washington

Contacts are being introduced to the program!

CSOs are making an impact!

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