Science Page

This department – as the name implies – is responsible for observations, research, and experiments in any of the sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics (physical and temporal), chemistry, botany, zoology, geology, cosmology, and others.

The Department is headed by the Chief Science Officer who is supported by a wide range of specialist science officer with a range of responsibilities.

Some of our officers specialise in a particular discipline, but the Chief Science Officer is expected to be familiar with most of the sciences and rely on his or her staff for particular expertise. The Department has some overlap with the Medical Department in terms of microbiology, xenobiology, and life sciences

On the main bridge of our ship, the Science Officers man the science stations, which are consoles designed to monitor scientific activity aboard the ship and in close proximity.

So – if you have an interest in Sciences and Science technology, this is the place for you..

Science Department Structure:

-Star Trek Sciences and Technology Officer: this position studies and reports historical and recent (or projected) canon and non-canon Star Trek science and technologies that is of interest to the USS Southern Cross crew and guests. Requirements: OTS, SCE, an interest in all things science, as it pertains to Star Trek.

-Sci-Fi Sciences and Technology Officer: this position studies and reports historical and recent (or projected) science and technologies as seen in the world of science fiction that is of interest to the USS Southern Cross crew and guests. Requirements: OTS, SCE, an interest in all things science, as it pertains to Science Fiction.

-Australasian Sciences and Technology Officer: this position studies and reports historical and recent (or projected) science and technologies that directly affects the area of Earth known as Australia, New Zealand, and nearby areas that is of interest to the USS Southern Cross crew and guests. Requirements: OTS, SCE, an interest in all things science, as it pertains to Australasia and related locales.

-Terran Sciences and Technology Officer- this position studies and reports historical and recent (or projected) science and technologies that directly affects the other parts of Earth and the universe that is of interest to the USS Southern Cross crew and guests. Requirements: OTS, SCE, an interest in all things science.

Each STATS Officer is responsible for focusing on their assigned area, but may offer tidbits, articles, and information regarding any of the divisions within the sciences alone or in collaboration with other STATS Officers. One of these officers will also serve as Assistant Chief Science Officer (ACSO), and is appointed at the discretion of the Chief Science Officer (from the Star Trek, Austarlasia, Terran, and Sci-Fi, (STATS) Science Officer pool with approval from the CO). The STATS Officers will be requested to submit at minimum 1 article a year for publication in the ScuttleButt and/or Communique through coordination with the ChSC.

Other Science Department Staff:

Science and Technology Officers: these positions contribute to all science areas without concentration in one area. Requirement: OTS, an interest in all things science.

Science and Technology Crewmen: these positions contribute to all science areas without concentration in one area. These positions are filled with non-commissioned crew. Requirement: an interest in all things science.

Each member of the Science Department staff is to offer tidbits, articles, and information regarding any of the divisions within the sciences through coordination with the ChSC

Please Email the Chief Science Officer – Ltcmdr Erik Stubblefield If you Have any Questions