Interactive Videoconferencing

Science Delivered at the Speed of Light

Videoconferencing connects your students with scientists, doctors, and experts in their fields with a LIVE interactive two-way experience with your school or from COSI.

With COSI's Videoconferencing Programs, You Can...

Give your students a surgeon's-eye view of a live knee replacement procedure.
Have your class view a tape of an actual autopsy narrated by a forensic pathologist.
Discuss cutting edge research with professionals in science, math, engineering, and other exciting fields.
Learn videoconference etiquette and be professional during a program.

If your school does not have videoconferencing technology, bring your class to COSI and participate in In Depth: Autopsy or Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement from our Galaxy Theater.

What Equipment Do I Need for a Videoconference?

You need full motion videoconferencing equipment. This technology allows COSI and your class to see and hear each other in real-time. Common manufacturers of this equipment include Tandberg, Polycom, and PictureTel. This is not webcasting, so you need more than a camera and a computer.

What Are My Options for Methods of Connecting to COSI?

COSI can accept both IP (H.323) and ISDN (H.320) calls from anywhere. For good video quality, we strongly recommend a connection speed of 384kbps or higher.

Available Videoconferencing Programs:

Connecting from my school

Reservations for schools across the country and internationally connecting remotely to COSI for videoconference programs may be made through COSI’s online reservations system.

Coming to COSI

For schools, homeschool families, or individuals without access to videoconference equipment, live audiences are welcome to participate in Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement and In Depth: Autopsy from the comfort of COSI’s Galaxy Theater located on Level 2. Please call COSI (toll-free) at 888.819.2674 for dates and reservations.