Big Science Celebration
Big Science Celebration
May 6, 2023, 11am-5pm
Come experience over 100 exhibitor stations with hands-on science hosted by STEM professionals, researchers, and experts from Central Ohio and beyond. This free experience is located on the Scioto Peninsula, just outside of COSI, and takes place on the last day of the COSI Science Festival.
Squonk Presented by CAS
Squonk will perform “Hand to Hand,” a participatory event propelled by Squonk’s rollicking live music. The show features two giant purple puppet hands, designed so the audience can grab the rigging and be part of the show. Enjoy a hands-on experience that explores the anatomy and power of the human hand.
Jeff Corwin
Biologist and wildlife conservationist, Jeff Corwin is bringing “Tales from the Field” to the Big Science Celebration— with meet & greets after the show! Join us at the Main Stage on Saturday, May 6 at 2:30pm
Interact with subject experts from many different STEM fields including automotive engineering, nature conservation, robotics, genetics, archeology, computer engineering, biology, pharmacology, geology, and even entomology (the study of bugs).
The Big Science Celebration is a rain or shine event. Please come prepared for the weather. In the event of severe weather, stay tuned to our website and social media channels, as well as event staff, for updates.
Location
The BSC is located outside on the property and streets surrounding COSI at 333 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215.
Parking
There are many convenient options for parking within a short walking distance from COSI. Please click here to view a map and more details.
Amenities
Food trucks and food vendors will be available the day of the BSC.
Complementary bike parking is available at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Town St. at the end of the Rich St. Bridge for attendees opting to cycle to event
Please note that COSI will be open on the day of the BSC but admission is required for entry to COSI.
Exhibitors
Battelle
Honda
American Electric Power
Bath & Body Works Foundation
CAS – a division of the American Chemical Society
Bob Evans Farms
Intel
The Ohio State University – Buckeye Space Launch Initiative
The Ohio State University – College of Medicine: Division of Anatomy
The Ohio State University – Department of Psychology
The Ohio State University – Infectious Diseases Institute
The Ohio State University – Department of Entomology
The Ohio State University – Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence
The Ohio State University – STEMcoding
The Ohio State University – Department of Mathematics
The Ohio State University – Microbiology Department: Matt Sullivan lab
The Ohio State University – Buckeye Language Network
The Ohio State University – Department of Horticulture & Crop Science
The Ohio State University – Department of Molecular Genetics
The Ohio State University – College of Pharmacy: Generation Rx
The Ohio State University – College of Optometry: The iVerg Lab
The Ohio State University – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Ohio State University – Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center
The Ohio State University – Department of Food Science and Technology
The Ohio State University – College of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering
The Ohio State University – Department of Animal Sciences
The Ohio State University – Physics Department
The Ohio State University – School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS)
The Ohio State University – Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering
The Ohio State University – Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
The Ohio State University – Department of Microbiology
The Ohio State University – College of Nursing
The Ohio State University – Orton Geological Museum
The Ohio State University – Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Sciences
The Ohio State University – Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity
The Ohio State University – Department of Astronomy: Exoplanet Group
The Ohio State University – Department of Materials Science & Engineering
The Ohio State University – Wexner Medical Center: Nutrition Services
The Ohio State University – Rubik’s Cube Club
Abbott
American Regent
Burgess and Niple
Cardinal Health
Meta
COTA
NBC 4
iHeartMedia
CD 92.9 FM
NASA
ODNR – Division of Oil and Gas
ODNR – Division of Geological Survey
ODNR – Division of Wildlife
ODNR – Division of Parks and Watercraft
ODNR – Division of Forestry
ODNR – H2Ohio
80 Acres Farms
Adena Power
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
AmplifyBio
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Canvaas Consulting LLC
Center for Energy Education
Central Ohio Modern Quilt Guild
City of Whitehall / Civil Air Patrol
CollegeAdvantage – Ohio’s 529
Columbus Gospelfest
Columbus Historical Society
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus School for Girls
Columbus State Community College Department of Biological and Physical Sciences
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
COSI – The Platform: 10th Grade Cohort
COSI – The Platform: 9th Grade Cohort
COSI Education Team
Drive Electric Columbus
Forge Biologics
Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
Franklin County Recorder’s Office
Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed
Game Arena Co LLC
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
GrowNextGen
HER Academy
Iron Pony Motorsports
London City Schools
Metro Early College High School and Middle School
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Research Institute’s Trainee Association
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Department of Higher Education and Ohio Technology Consortium
Ohio Means Jobs Columbus and Franklin County (OMJCFC)
Paragon-Tec
PAST Foundation
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Roto
Rumpke Waste and Recycling
Technical Difficulties 4085
The Black Book Band
The Breathing Association
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation
The Nature Conservancy in Ohio
The Ohio History Connection
TourismOhio
US Army Corps of Engineers
Visit Grove City
Westerville Community
Explore more events leading up the BSC!
Click here to visit the community STEM event page to explore science events taking place from May 3-5 within your community.
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