BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barbados Minister of Education and Center for Science and Industry (COSI) honorary Kay McConney voted USA Today’s ‘#1 science museum in the country’ was selected as 10Best has come together to launch a new initiative to provide hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) kits called Learning lunchboxes to inspire young people and families.

The Learning Lunchbox is a fun hands-on kit that offers 5 learning activities that showcase the versatility of STEM. COSI handed out over 400 NASA-themed space kits at the event today. It includes more than 10 hours of his content on space, and plans to distribute 100 more Virgin Hyperloop kits to high school students in the fall. The event provided a fun science experiment for both young people and families in attendance, as well as members of Barbados’ Ministry of Education and community leaders.

“COSI’s mission is to engage, inspire and transform lives and communities,” said Dr. Frederic Bertley, President and CEO of COSI. Honorary Minister McConney, thank you for partnering with the team at the Department of Education, Technology and Vocational Training for this first program towards a long-term partnership with Barbados and expanding the program across the Caribbean. , we hope to bring science literacy and fun to more learners through COSI.”

“We have been working smart and hard, but this partnership started just a few months ago. It helps us show what can be done,” said Kay McConney of Honor. Minister of Education of Barbados. “It takes years and only a motivated government, capable partners and excited children will get you on the road to the next great thing.”

COSI has traditionally distributed kits in local food banks in the United States and around the world to feed hungry lives and hungry minds. This innovative community-based model brings together other informal and formal education leaders to highlight the importance of STEM and help bridge education gaps.

COSI recently partnered with NASA and the US Department of State to showcase STEM innovation through a learning lunchbox at the World Expo in Dubai. COSI also sells these kits in London, Paris and other countries.

For more information, visit COSI.org/connect.

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About COSI
COSI, voted “#1 Science Museum in the Nation” by USA Today’s 10Best, has delighted Central Ohio with all things science for 58 years, covering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics. , offers an experiential, “hands-on fun” brand of learning. As a trusted educational resource for families, schools and community partners, COSI is an integral part of our community, engaging more than one million people annually through onsite, offsite and online experiences.

• Barbados Department of Education and Center for Science and Industry (COSI) Launch STEM Learning Lunchbox Initiative

• Barbados Department of Education and Center for Science and Industry (COSI) Launch STEM Learning Lunchbox Initiative