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Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program

Provided By
SciTech Institute

Chief Science Officers is a year-long program to develop youth STEM leaders in grades 6–12 by giving them access to a global network and supporting them in enhancing their community and school programs. Students participate in leadership and mentorship experiences and increase their awareness of STEM careers and career pathways.

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Program Activities

Students (Grade 6-12)

Work to promote increased awareness of STEM education opportunities among students, parents, and educators​ 

Gain an increased awareness of STEM careers and career pathways​ 

Participate in leadership and mentorship experiences​

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 6-12)

Increase awareness of STEM careers​ 

Increase awareness of STEM career pathways​ 

Gain leadership and mentoring experience

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 6-12)

Increased student engagement and interest in STEM (formal and informal)​ 

Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence)​ 

Increased participant awareness of, and interest in STEM research and careers​

Students

1,308 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category Count %
Military-Connected Student 108 8.3%
Not military connected 1,200 91.7%

Educators

290 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category Count %
Educator Grade Not Listed 290 100%

Educator Type

Category Count %
Educator Position - Counselor 3 1%
Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff 9 3.1%
Educator Position - School Administrator 26 9%
Educator Position - Teacher 206 71%
Educator Position - Other 43 14.8%
No position listed 3 1%

Military-Connected Educators

Category Count %
Not military connected educator 290 100%