Computer Science Festival 2025

Session Descriptions

Presenters: Melissa Wright

Tracking Towards a Career: Chief Science Officers: Empowering Student Voice in STEM Leadership Bringing CSO to Your School

Sessions: Content

Discover how to support and inspire young leaders through the Chief Science Officers (CSO) program, where students don’t just learn STEM, they lead it. This session will highlight how CSOs use storytelling, peer collaboration, and community engagement to drive STEM initiatives in their schools. Learn practical strategies to nurture student agency, build comprehensive learning environments, and integrate leadership into everyday teaching. Walk away with tools to empower your students to become confident, capable STEM ambassadors ready to make a difference.

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Career: 6-8 Monday 4B Wednesday 5E Friday 5A

Presenters: Melissa Wright

Tracking Towards a Career: SOAR: Inspiring the Next Generation of Aerospace Leaders Bringing SOAR to Your School

Sessions: Content

Take flight with SOAR, an innovative program designed to introduce middle school students to exciting careers in aviation, aerospace, and engineering. Developed by NEFL Regional STEM2 Hub, SOAR addresses the growing need for pilots and aerospace professionals through hands- on learning, mentorship, and exposure to real-world environments. This session will explore how educators can spark curiosity and expand career horizons for all students by connecting them to high-demand, high-wage opportunities in the aerospace sector. Learn how to create engaging STEM experiences that inspire students to dream big and launch their futures. Empower your students to rise, lead, and SOAR.

incorporated into: Tracking Towards a

Career: 6-8 Monday 4B Wednesday 5E Friday 5A

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