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 […]
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, […]
Turning your STEM Passion into a Career
By Taylar Cook, CSO Arizona Program Coordinator When you think of a STEM career, what do you imagine? Is it a chemist or an engineer? Perhaps the most wonderful thing about STEM careers is that they can be anything. Fashion design is a STEM career due to its problem solving, fabric engineering, and mathematical measurements. […]
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
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, […]
