COSI - Center of Science and Industry

06/01/2026

Congratulations to this year’s graduates of COSI’s STEM pipeline program, The Platform! 🎓🔬

These remarkable students have committed themselves to exploring STEM through sustained learning, real-world experiences, and meaningful mentorship. Over the years, they have developed the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to take the next step toward their academic and professional goals.

Interest in STEM often begins early, but turning that interest into a career requires encouragement, exposure, and ongoing support. Programs like the Platform help students stay connected to those opportunities, building the foundation for long-term success.

We celebrate not only their graduation from the Platform program, but also the curiosity, determination, and hard work that have brought them to this milestone.🌟 We are so honored to have been part of that journey!

We look forward to seeing the impact they will make as the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

05/31/2026

Touch a truck? Try taking the wheel! 🚜💪🚧 Meet the pros, explore construction machines & careers, plus dig into the science behind the roads & buildings all around us! 🏗️👷‍♀️ ⤵️

⏰ June 6–14 | 10am–4pm daily
📍 Outside COSI, by Dorrian Green
💸 FREE outdoor event— no ticket needed to join the fun!
🎟️ Museum admission required for indoor exhibits
Learn more at: https://cosi.org/exhibits/temp-experiences/big-machines

05/29/2026

What happens when material science, digital tools, and vintage aesthetics collide? 💥 Homage! See how hand-drawn artwork is integrated with modern production technology to recreate the retro look and feel we all love.👕✨

What happens when material science, digital tools, and vintage aesthetics collide? In this episode of Science Tour 614, Dr. B explores the intersection of sc...

05/29/2026

After working as a surgeon and witnessing patients suffering from debilitating diseases, stem cell researcher, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, made a pivotal decision to trade the operating room for the laboratory.

Dr. Yamanaka had pursued medicine in Japan, earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from Kobe University and his PhD in pharmacology from Osaka City University Graduate School. He quickly became determined to find cures rather than simply treat symptoms, he dedicated himself to the science of stem cell research. That commitment led to his discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) — a groundbreaking achievement that earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology/ Medicine in 2012.

Through his work, Dr. Yamanaka is helping reshape the future of medicine! Thank you to Dr. Shinya Yamanaka for your compassion, courage, and transformative contributions to science and human health.

Happy AAPI Heritage Month!

05/28/2026

Dearest science enthusiast, your invitation has arrived! 🎭

COSI After Dark returns Thursday, June 11 with an evening of science, music and spectacle! 🥂 Don your finest mask and most exquisite attire to waltz through the museum, raise a glass, and indulge in an evening most unordinary. Come with your partner, your situationship, or your most beloved companion. All are welcome in our halls! 🌹🌈

🎭 COSI After Dark: Masquerade Ball 🎭
Thursday, June 11 • Doors at 6:30pm • 21+
Your tickets await! 🎟️ cosi.org/afterdark

05/28/2026

Big dreams start with hands-on discovery!🔬From assistive technology with Form5 to learning how to get lab-ready with Fisher Scientific, experiences like this help students see themselves in the careers shaping our world.

We were proud to work with Ohio Life Sciences Association to bring hands-on STEAM exploration to sixth graders at Wedgewood Middle School this week! These young innovators explored interactive science stations and live demonstrations alongside professionals from across Ohio's biotech & healthcare industries. Each student also left with one of our brand new OLS science kits, which includes everything needed to explore how lifesaving treatments move from scientific discovery to the patients who need them!

Thank you to Ohio Life Sciences for making this incredible day of discovery possible! 🧬🎉

05/27/2026

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we're spotlighting one of our very own COSI Kids— inventor and STEM advocate, Gitanjali Rao! 🌟

Growing up in Columbus, Gitanjali explored science right here at COSI and she really ran with that spark of curiosity! Inspired by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, she created Tethys, a portable device that detects lead in drinking water, earning her the title of America's Top Young Scientist in 2017. 💧 In 2020, she became TIME Magazine's first-ever Kid of the Year. And in true COSI Kid fashion, she came back to inspire a new generation hosting a day of learning with girls from all over Columbus. We can't wait to see what this young inventor & innovator does next!

Thank you, Gitanjali, for your incredible ideas & contributions to our community, and your work inspiring curiosity in others!

05/26/2026

’s win was the closest finish in Indy500 history— and marks the 17th powered win! 🏎️🫨🎉 Go behind the scenes with for a look at the physics behind these fast cars 🚘🏁⚙️

📲 Out now on our YouTube channel!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Collin Whitt, Materials Science Engineer at Tosoh SMD, Inc., on being named one of this year's STEAM Stars! 🌟🤖🎉

A Grove City High School graduate, Collin develops advanced materials used in semiconductors. These are the tiny components that power virtually every piece of modern technology we rely on. Every time you pick up a smartphone, use a computer, or interact with AI, there is a good chance the materials Collin works on help make it possible. He researches, tests, and improves these materials so they perform better and solve real-world problems. We’re grateful for the role he plays in advancing the technology we rely on every day!

Every day we rely on technology like smart phones and computers to communicate, capture moments, surf the Internet but have you ever stopped to think about those micro materials used to power these…

05/26/2026

Felix Rosenqvist's margin of victory, 0.0233 of a second, is the closest finish in Indy 500 history— and marks the seventeenth Honda-powered win! 🏎️🫨 Go behind the scenes with the Honda Racing US for a look at the physics behind these fast cars! 🏆

The Science Behind Speed: How Aerodynamics Wins RacesDiscover why...