Archive for January, 2012
Giving Hearts Day & Gateway to Science
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Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and Impact Foundation have selected Gateway to Science to participate in the 2012 Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that will be held on February 14. Contributions of $10 or more will be matched by DMF and other community donors up to $4000. To support Gateway to Science and have your donation matched, simply go to www.impactgiveback.org on February 14 and click on the Giving Hearts Day “Learn More” button. All donations are tax deductible.
Gerri – Communications
Fun Field Trips & Great Group Visits!
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Gateway to Science enjoys having visitors of all ages. This week we hosted Superkids Jr. Academy and Standing Rock Elementary School. They brought their students in for hands-on discovery and learning time and we all had fun! For more information on how to schedule your group go to the Field Trip or Group Visit pages. We look forward to seeing you!
Gerri – Communications
Giving Hearts Day
Posted by: | Comments Gateway to Science has been selected by Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and Impact Foundation to participate in 2012 Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that will be held on February 14, 2012. All contributions $10 or more that are given online at www.impactgiveback.org up to $4000 will be matched by DMF and other community donors.To have your contribution matched and support Gateway to Science, simply go to www.impactgiveback.org on February 14 and click on the Giving Hearts “Learn More” button. Don’t forget, this is a one-day only opportunity to double your gift to Gateway to Science!
Winter Wonderland was Wonderful!
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Gateway to Science recently hosted Winter Wonderland, and what a wonder it was! The weather may not have cooperated with our outdoor stargazing but indoors there was discovery happening all around. The discovery stations and StarLab were popular attractions to the young and the young at heart. Our guest, Dr. Jack Bacon, gave presentations on creativity and science, plus he will also be taking part in the Energy Generation Conference and Visiting Scientists Series right here in Bismarck this week.
Gerri – Communications
Visiting Scientists Series Presents…
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Dr. Jack Bacon will speak on “The Parallel Bang” on Monday, January 23, at University of Mary’s Arno Gustin Hall beginning at 7 PM. Dr Bacon is one of the world’s most popular speakers on technology and the factors that shape human society. In his daily work, he is on the management team overseeing the construction and operation of the most complicated technical project in history: the International Space Station. He is the author of three popular books; My Grandfathers’ Clock, My Stepdaughter’s Watch and The Parallel Bang.
Dr. Bacon’s presentation is FREE and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Visiting Scientists Series, which includes representatives from Bismarck State College, Bismarck Public Schools, Gateway to Science, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, St. Mary’s Central High School, USGS, The University of Mary, and the ND Society of Professional Engineers.
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Winter Wonderland is here!
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Winter Wonderland is ready to launch! Join us on, Saturday, January 21, 6:00-8:30 pm, for fun space and astronomy activities, an indoor StarLab planetarium, outdoor stargazing (weather permitting), cookies and hot cocoa. Also featured is well-known futurist, technological historian, and NASA Systems Engineer Dr. Jack Bacon, who will speak about creativity and science. Dr. Bacon will be in Bismarck for several presenations as part of the Energy Generation Conference and Visiting Scientists Series.
Event sponsor Starion Financial helps keep this family event completely FREE to attend.
Gerri – Communications
Science Clubs Starting Soon!
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A new session of Gateway to Science afterschool clubs starts next week! Science Discovery Club (grades 1-3) and Young Scientists Club (grades 4-6) begin January 23 and January 24, respectively. The theme for Science Discovery Club is “The Solar System,” and Young Scientists Club will focus on Famous Scientists.
Register online or stop at Gateway to Science, 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
Gerri
Communications
Countdown to Winter Wonderland!
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The countdown to Gateway to Science’s annual Winter Wonderland continues – it’s now only 3 days away! Join us on Saturday, January 21, 6:00-8:30 pm, for fun space and astronomy activities, an indoor starlab, outdoor stargazing (weather permitting!), and hot cocoa. This is also your chance to hear well-known futurist, technological historian, and NASA systems engineer Dr. Jack Bacon speak about creativity and science. Event sponsor Starion Financial helps keep this family event completely FREE to attend.
-Meredith, Programs
Preschool Discovery Hour Begins Soon!
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A new session of Preschool Discovery Hour will begin on Saturday, January 21! Join us at Gateway to Science on Saturdays from 10:30AM-11:30AM for an exciting time of discovery with your preschooler. Preschool Discovery Hour is for children ages 3 years – Kindergarten and a parent or other favorite adult.
Each week a new activity is presented, so come when you can and don’t worry when you can’t! No preregistration is required.
We offer the option of paying $7.00 each time you attend or buying a punch card for $30.00 (valid for five uses). Punch cards allow you the flexibility to attend when you are available and are discounted from the weekly rate. You may purchase a punch card online and we will hold it for you at the Gateway to Science office. Adults may bring up to two children to Preschool Discovery Hour. Each child will be charged separately.
Gateway to Science is located in the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex, 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
Gerri Sarsten
Communications Specialist
Quote of the Day
Posted by: | Comments“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
