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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
