Reservations for COSI Interactive Videoconferences for the 2011-2012 school year will open on August 1 at 8:00 am Eastern. Dates for our most popular programs next year are listed below. We're scheduling our Experts programs now. Looking for Gadget Works, Weather Watch, andTeacher Training programs? Just select the date and time and make reservations for these programs on or after August 1. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

The COSI Interactive Videoconference Team
COSI - Columbus, Ohio's Center of Science & Industry

Surgical Suite Schedule

Cameras take you into an operating room at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, for a live total knee replacement. Includes a teacher kit with materials to conduct both pre- and post-visit activities, plus booklets for students to use during the program. $280 per connection (including kit for 30 students). Programs take place at 8:45 am and 11 am ET. For grades 6 and up. Program presented by Mount Carmel East, West and St. Ann's andNYLF.

  • September 14 and 23
  • October 12 and 21
  • November 9 and 18
  • December 16
  • January 11 and 20
  • February 8 and 17
  • March 14 and 23
  • April 11 and 20
  • May 9 and 18
Autopsy Schedule

Follow a videotape of an actual autopsy accompanied by live narration by a forensic pathologist. Participants must work through the "case" and solve for cause of death. In Depth: Autopsy won the American Association of Museum’s Gold MUSE award for excellence. $295 per connection (including kit for 30 students). 90 minutes. Programs take place at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm ET. For grades 10 and up. Program supported by NYLF.
  • September 7, 16, and 28
  • October 7, 14, and 19
  • November 4, 10, and 14
  • December 1 and 12
  • January 6, 19, and 27
  • February 9, 15, 24, and 29
  • March 15, 26, and 28
  • April 19, 23, and 27
  • May 2, 10, and 25


New Energy Program

This fall, COSI will offer a new program for PreK-2 students featuring the exciting world of energy. Specifically designed for younger children, this new interactive videoconference will feature bugs, solar power, an energy video tour of COSI, and more. We are looking for test classes in early September. If you’re interested, email us for more information. Program supported by American Electric Power Foundation.