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 […]
Chief Science Officers Program Secures Grant Funding from Thunderbirds Charities to Advance STEM Diversity in Arizona
SciTech Institute’s Chief Science Officers program is the recipient of a generous $10,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities.
Counting on the Future: Stanfield Elementary CSOs Figure in Mathematics
Stanfield Elementary, nestled in a rural community surrounded by agricultural fields, faces its share of accessibility challenges, but it boasts some of the most engaged and passionate Chief Science Officers (CSOs) in the Arizona CSO program. One of the shining stars of Stanfield Elementary’s CSO team is Jacob, a sixth grader whose enthusiasm for mathematics […]
Meet Ashton: The AZ CSO Program Coordinator with a Passion for STEM
Meet Ashton Grove, the new AZ CSO Program Coordinator who’s on a mission to help CSOs becomes dedicated STEM leaders
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) […]
Sonora CSOs Awarded Honorable Mention from State Governor Claudia Pavlovich
The Sonora Chief Science Officers Program was recognized for Best Practices of the State Government on December 16, 2019. Congratulations to the entire team in Sonora!
CSOs on AIRR Drone Race Competition in Austin, TX
Texas CSO Araceli & Ian We went to the AIRR Drone Race Competition in Austin, Texas on December 6, 2019. Lockheed Martin and the Drone Racing League were wonderful hosts of an exciting VIP experience just for us Texas Chief Science Officers. We were able to get personal, interactive experiences with the drones, pilots and […]
Willcox Middle School Chief Science Officers have taken Action!
Their CSO plan included starting a STEM Club and they have partnered with Cochise County 4-H to host robotics lessons. Mr. Eric Thoutt and Willcox High School student, Laura Dunham are leading the instruction for 23 7th and 8th graders from Willcox Middle, Cochise Elementary and Bowie Unified School District that plan to meet for […]
CSOs visit to San Pedro River Recharge Project and Bisbee Smartmaker Lab
CSO Advisors of Willcox, Arizona – Ty White and Rebecca Bashme, took their middle school and high school CSOs to study the San Pedro River Recharge Project and to the Bisbee Smartmaker Lab today. Mr. Mark Apel, Environmental Projects Coordinator from Cochise County Engineering and Natural Resources gave the group a tour and an extensive insight into the importance […]
Pendergast’s Wiste honored as administrator of the year
By West Valley View staff Pendergast Elementary School District’s Cindy Wiste has been selected as the 2019 Arizona Association of Gifted and Talented administrator of the year. “It is evident that during your time at Pendergast Elementary School District you have achieved unprecedented outcomes over the last several years,” AAGT officials said in a statement. […]
