COSI offers a wide range of innovative educational programs and resources since 1964, including interactive exhibitions, overnight museum experiences, and science outreach initiatives that reach over 300,000 students annually. Their educational offerings include workshops for early childhood education, professional development for teachers, and live videoconferences featuring scientific experts and procedures. Additionally, COSI provides programs like the Miracle-Gro Capital Scholars afterschools initiative, focused field trip workshops, and award-winning documentary films to enhance science learning for various age groups.

1. COSI Innovation in Education Programs & Resources

2. COSI: Innovating since 1964

3. Exhibitions Interactive exhibitions engineered to teach science concepts to learners of diverse ages and differing abilities.

4. Camp-In The nation’s pioneering overnight museum experience, with 1 million participants since 1972.

5. COSI On Wheels Science outreach programs that reach over 300,000 Midwestern students annually.

6. Early Childhood Education Exhibits, workshops, and resources for teachers, parents, and the youngest scientists.

7. COSI Academy Science career exploration program for grades 9-12

8. Professional Development / Field Trip Combo Combines COSI field trip, student astronomy workshop and teacher PD for grades 9-12.

9. Electronic Education Live knee replacement surgery by videoconference for grades 6-12.

10. Electronic Education Scientific Experts by videoconference for grades 2-12.

11. Electronic Education Actual human autopsy by videoconference for grades 10 & up – an award winner.

12. Miracle-Gro Capital Scholars Afterschool program for Columbus high school students that provides full college scholarships.

13. Grade Level Days Activities and demonstrations aligned to one specific grade level.

14. Field Trip Workshops Key science topics explored in focused, 45-minute sessions.

15. Extreme Screen Award-winning documentary films focused on science topics – on Ohio’s largest screen.

16. Labs in Life Working labs at COSI showcasing the real work of researchers in health, nutrition, and physical activity.

17. Innovation Showcase Scientific processes, technological challenges, designs and completed projects.

18. What can COSI innovate for you? Contact Doug Buchanan Education Programs Marketing Manager [email_address] 614.629.3130