[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 25, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         COSI 50TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I wish to honor the Center of Science and 
Industry, COSI, located in central Ohio as it celebrates its 50th 
anniversary. In 1964, COSI opened its doors as a hands-on center of 
science education. Fifty years later, COSI has witnessed tremendous 
growth and expansion as well as national recognition. COSI has welcomed 
more than 30 million visitors from all 50 States and in 2008 COSI was 
named America's No. 1 science center for families by Parents Magazine.
  COSI has collaborated with schools and organizations across Ohio to 
provide interactive STEM education in order to prepare our children for 
the future, and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. Part of COSI's 
mission is to ``motivate a desire toward a better understanding of 
science, industry, health, and history . . . for the enrichment of the 
individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth.'' They 
accomplish this mission through partnerships with organizations 
including WOSU@COSI, the only working television station in a science 
center, the Columbus Historical Society, and Battelle.
  I have visited COSI a number of times, starting with my children when 
they were in grade school. I have been able to see firsthand the great 
experience it provides to visitors. I am pleased to honor 50 years of 
success as COSI continues to lead the way in science education in Ohio.

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