Career Lab

Discover your future in a STEAM career! Dive into hands-on workshops, career fairs, and expert-led panels where you’ll connect with industry leaders, develop real-world skills, and explore exciting career paths in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Whether you’re a student or young professional, these experiences will spark your curiosity and help you build the skills needed to shape tomorrow’s workforce. Get ready to unlock your potential and take the first step toward a bright future in STEAM!


Career Lab

Upcoming events:

Take an Adventure Along the Ohio & Erie Canal
Take an Adventure Along the Ohio & Erie Canal

The Village of Lockbourne invites you to join us for a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Ohio & Erie Canal. This is a great opportunity to discover our local history and its importance to Ohio. Come and explore our locks and canals on a guided walk along the Magnolia Trail. Learn why and how the canal was built. Lockbourne is home to canal locks and the ONLY place you can see the remains of the Columbus Feeder Canal locks. Everyone is invited.


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Youth Earth Day
Youth Earth Day

Vibe out with us on Youth Earth Day at Southside Family Farms! This event is for K-12, in Columbus, and will be a great opportunity to hang out with the community. This fun STEM event will include creative cooking classes, helpful financial education, and learning how to grow food!


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Solar Car Show
Solar Car Show

Join us at COSI's Science Week for an electrifying tour of Ohio State's Buckeye Solar Racing team! Explore our cutting-edge automotive facility, see how we power a car with the sun, and learn about solar racing technology. Kids will have the chance to get their creative wheels turning with a fun activity that lets them experience creating their own car. Discover what it takes to power a car with the sun and see firsthand how we’re racing towards a brighter, greener future!


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Metro at Indianola STEM EXPO
Metro at Indianola STEM EXPO

Families with students in grades K-8—prepare for an unforgettable evening of hands-on STEM excitement on April 30! Experience interactive experiments, thrilling tech demos, and creative challenges led by Metro’s incredible teachers and student innovators. From robotics to drones, coding to chemistry—STEM comes to life in the most fun, engaging, and inspiring way. Don’t miss out!


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Youth Earth Day
Youth Earth Day

Vibe out with us on Youth Earth Day at Southside Family Farms! This event is for K-12, in Columbus, and will be a great opportunity to hang out with the community. This fun STEM event will include creative cooking classes, helpful financial education, and learning how to grow food!


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Blast into Summer with Science in the Park
Blast into Summer with Science in the Park

Blast off into summer with Grove City Parks and Recreation to discover Science at the park. Experience hands-on science demonstrations and activities about water safety, healthy habits, and nature-based play. Participate in rocket launching and the science of summer time games. You will be amazed at the science found in your hometown! Grab a COSI learning lunchbox while supplies last.


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

HALO - Blown Away by Science
HALO – Blown Away by Science

This event is sold out! Is it possible to go 70 MPH while standing still? Yes! In a wind tunnel. Join Honda at the COSI Community STEAM Event that will blow you away! Discover the science behind wind noise and the tools engineers use to improve the acoustic performance in the vehicles of the future. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your new knowledge to a real-life experiment focused on acoustic performance while learning from experts at Honda. Register now and get ready for an adventure at the HALO Wind Tunnel!


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

STEM Pathways: Explore and Learn at Andelyn Biosciences' Career Lab
STEM Pathways: Explore and Learn at Andelyn Biosciences’ Career Lab

This event is sold out! Passionate about STEM? Curious about the exciting world of biosciences and the career opportunities it offers? Graduating high school students and adults are invited to join Andelyn Biosciences' Career Lab for an engaging afternoon of learning and hands-on demonstrations.


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Date & Time

May 2, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm