posted 05-26-2025 08:00 AM               

Astronaut John Glenn's legacy of service inspires science and civic engagement kit

In life, John Glenn served his country while advancing science. Now his legacy as a Marine, NASA astronaut and U.S. senator is being served up as an innovative kit designed to encourage students to follow in his footsteps.

The new John Glenn Inspiration Learning Lunchbox from the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, is a hands-on science package that explores STEAM (science, technology, engineerings, the arts and mathematics) concepts while also embracing the value of civil service. The latest in COSI's Learning Lunchbox series, the Glenn edition was developed in partnership with The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs.