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January 2008
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Thank you for your interest and support in receiving information about distance education from COSI. If you know of others who would like to receive these updates please forward this email or tell them to sign up online.

For further information on any of the events listed below, visit our website: COSI Videoconferencing or call 614.228.2674.
COSI Toledo
On December 31, 2007, COSI Toledo closed it doors and ceased all operations. Those of us at COSI Columbus were very disappointed to see this happen and are saddened for the many talented colleagues who lost their positions.

We are discovering that in some instances, technical coordinators and teachers have not been notified that Toledo closed. We are fielding many calls about performing the shows COSI Toledo used to offer.

Our two organizations had split all business functions and had become two completely separate legal entities in April 2006. Because of this split, COSI Columbus has no legal right to any property of COSI Toledo, up to and including scripts, props, equipment and proprietary show information.


While we would love to help those of you that had reservations with COSI Toledo, we do not have the capacity to reproduce their shows at this time. We are trying to offer similar content wherever possible.

Please forward this message to any of your colleagues that may still be expecting shows from COSI Toledo. If you have further questions about this situation, please email us at
electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
In Depth: Autopsy & Gadget Works Programs
The COSI schedule is filling fast for late winter and spring. If you are interested in scheduling an Autopsy program, please see the dates below that still have openings.

Also, Gadget Works is very popular! Don't get left out...
reserve your program.



Gadget Works programs can be requested through our online reservation system on the date and time that you choose. To request a show, confirm on the online calendar that the date and time of choice are available by clicking on the date.

When the date page opens, please note that shows already scheduled have a dark gray box on the left side of the screen indicating when that connection ends. If COSI is free for the desired time, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select "Request a show not scheduled."
Experts Schedule

Bring COSI's scientific Experts right into your classroom!

Each hour long event listed below begins with a 30-40 minute presentation by the Expert followed by questions taken from middle and high school students (unless specifically indicated as an elementary program). 

If you have ideas for topics or speakers for our Experts program, please let us know by email electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org, and we’ll start recruiting as soon as we hear from you. 




Forensic Anthropology
SOLD OUT

Reptiles Live! For ELEMENTARY Students
SOLD OUT

Biomechanical Engineering & Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery 3/3/2008 - 9:00am ET

Forensic Psychology
SOLD OUT

Let’s Get Chemical...and Physical for ELEMENTARY Students
3/6/2008 – 1:00pm ET

Photosynthesis: What do trees need to grow? for ELEMENTARY Students
SOLD OUT

Forensic Entomology: "The Real CSI"
3/19/2008 - 1:00pm ET

Forensics: Latent Prints
3/28/2008 - 12:30pm ET

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
3/31/2008 - 1:00pm ET

Twisted Science: Tornados and Weather for ELEMENTARY Students
4/3/2008 - 11:00am ET

Mathematics and Juggling
4/3/2008 - 1:00pm ET

Polar Research and Climate Change

4/4/2008 – 1:00pm ET

Mathematics for Logistics Management
4/7/2008 - 1:00pm ET

Genetic Counseling: The Faces of Genetic Disease

4/10/2008 – 9:00am ET

Forensic Handwriting Examination
4/10/2008 - 11:00am ET

Canine Substance Detection and the Scientific Method
4/14/2008 - 11:00am ET

Advanced Energy Technology: Advanced Energy Sources
SOLD OUT

Gene Therapyfor Diseases of the Nervous System
4/28/2008 - 11:00am ET

Gaining Muscle Mass

5/12/2008 – 9:00am ET

Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement Schedule
A prepped patient, a bonesaw, and a surgeon in the zone.

All remote connections for Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement are sold out.
Check for available seats in COSI's Galaxy Theater. For grades 6-12.

Total Knee dates have ‘hold’ slots in them.  These are for rescheduling schools that are forced to cancel due to weather.  If you sign up for a program that has a 'hold,' but all other slots are booked, you will be put on a waiting list. 

If the 'hold' slots are not used for rescheduling, we will offer the first schools on the waiting list a chance to participate in the program about 4-6 weeks in advance of the date of the program.  
Autopsy Schedule
An anatomy lesson like you've never seen.

View In Depth: Autopsy from the comfort of COSI's Galaxy Theater. Call 888.819.2674 to make your reservation today. Ideal for grades 10-12.

Available dates for remote connections:

January 2008
1/24: 9am, 11am, 1:30pm ET
1/31: 1:30pm ET


February 2008
2/8: 11am, 1:30pm ET
2/14: 11am ET
2/19: 9am, 11am ET
2/29: 11am ET

March 2008
3/11: 1:30pm ET
3/19: 9am, 11am ET
3/20: 11am, 1:30pm ET
3/27: 1:30pm ET


April 2008
4/16: 11am ET
4/18: 1:30pm ET
4/22: 1:30pm ET


May 2008
5/8: 1:30pm ET
5/13: 1:30pm ET

Information, Registration & Questions
Register online or by phone.

Visit us online to learn more about COSI's Electronic Education programs. To register for a program, visit our online reservation system or call 888.819.2674. Questions? Email us.
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COSI Toledo
Autopsy & Gadget Works
Experts Schedule
Surgical Suite Schedule
Autopsy Schedule
Info & Registration
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