Office of the Chief Scientist
The Chief Scientist serves as principal advisor to the NASA Administrator and other senior officials on agency science programs, strategic planning and the evaluation of related investments. The Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) represents all of the scientific endeavors in the agency, ensuring they are aligned with and fulfill the administration’s science objectives.
Programs and Projects
NASA Citizen Science
The Office of the Chief Scientist provides leadership, coordination, and agency-level strategy for NASA’s citizen science activities.
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Researcher Demographics
NASA collects data on the demographic makeup of its research community through its NSPIRES proposal system. Users are prompted to answer questions regarding their gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, and career stage information. All information is purely voluntary. The demographic data provide an account of NASA’s researcher community, and helps assess our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. This information can be used for strategic outreach and engagement activities by NASA’s senior leaders.
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Office of the Chief Scientist
Highlights
From podcasts to a new chief to talking to a respected actor, check out the latest offerings from the Office of the Chief Scientist!
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Science Workforce
Learn about the people that make up the Science workforce.
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Gravity Assist
Our solar system is a wondrous place with a single star, our Sun, and everything that orbits around it: planets, moons, asteroids and comets. What do we know about this beautiful solar system we call home? How about other stars, galaxies, and more? Learn the latest from scientists who are working hard to see what’s out there and what it means for our place in the cosmos.
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