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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.

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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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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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