Archive for Events
Final Preschool Discovery Hour!
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Final Preschool Discovery Hour this Saturday at 10:30 A.M. The students will learn about the cycle of butterflies and also a little about frogs and their metamorphosis. Through exploration of how webbed feet work, exploring what it is like inside a chrysalis, and a few more activities, we will wrap up our Preschool Discovery Hour for this 2011-2012 term. For families looking for preschool science activities this summer, we recommend our family day events, including the Sound of Science, on June 9th. We look forward to starting up Preschool Discovery Hour again next fall and thank everyone for attending!
Arin, Education Outreach Coordinator
Operation Science
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The Bismarck High School Science Olympiad team will present “Operation Science,” a fun-filled evening of hands-on activities and demonstrations, Saturday, May 12, 4:30-8:00 p.m. at Gateway to Science, 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck. We invite you gather your friends and family for this fun event to support the team. Free will donations and concessions will be available. Proceeds to benefit the Bismarck High team in their efforts to attend the National Science Olympiad Tournament in Florida.
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Free presentation about antarctic research
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The Visiting Scientists Series invites you to meet Jon Rask, Bismarck native and Research Scientist for NASA, at a FREE public presentation about “Growing Food in the South Pole Greenhouse, Antarctica.” The presentation will be at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 1, at the NECE Basin Electric Auditorium Room 307, 1200 Schafer Street, on the Bismarck State College Campus. Mr. Rask will share pictures and observations of day-to-day life at the South Pole, as well as information about his research.
-Meredith, Programs
Gateway to Science Announces Staff Changes
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Gateway to Science is pleased to announce the recent restructuring of our Outreach Program. A new “team approach” will provide additional staffing and expertise to allow us to reach even more children and families. Outreach includes everything from the exhibits gallery to clubs and camps to special family events. Gateway to Science serves approximately 12,000 visitors and program participants each year, so you can imagine how much effort is involved in outreach! This exciting restructuring has resulted in the promotion of one employee and the addition of another.
Meredith Traeholt has been promoted to Program Coordinator. Meredith was hired in May 2011 as Program Assistant, working closely with Christie Weixel until Christie’s resignation last summer. As Program Coordinator, Meredith will be responsible for the exhibits gallery as well as planning and presenting special events. She is currently working on all the exciting family events coming up this summer, including The Sound of Science, Family Rocket Day and Bubble Bliss.
Arin Casavant has been hired to fill the new position of Educational Outreach Coordinator with the responsibility of outreach to schools and teachers and planning out of school time (OST) educational opportunities for students of all ages. You may already know Arin as our Young Scientists Club and Preschool Discovery Hour leader. In addition to organizing 12 Gateway to Science camps this summer, Arin will also be out in the community at events like Summer Reading Kickoff and Urban Harvest.
Although Meredith and Arin each have their own areas of responsibility, they will also work together on many aspects of programming. We expect great things from this outstanding team!
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Growing Food in Antarctica
Posted by: | CommentsHave you ever wondered about exploring Antarctica? Or how scientists at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station have enough food to last the long, harsh winters? Or maybe you just watched Frozen Planet and want to know more. Tuesday, May 1, 7 pm, at Bismarck State College’s NECE Basin Electric Auditorium, 1200 Schafer Street, is your chance! Join the Visiting Scientists Series and Bismarck native Jon Rask, a Research Scientist in the Space Biosciences Division at the NASA Ames Research Center, for a FREE public presentation to learn about “Growing Food in the South Pole Greenhouse, Antarctica,” life at the South Pole, and how NASA can use the Station and Greenhouse as a planetary analog for space exploration.
-Meredith, Programs
Earth Day 2012
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Earth Day 2012 will be this upcoming Sunday, April 22. Bismarck Public Schools will be having a free Earth Day Celebration for kids and adults on April 19. Gateway to Science’s Preschool Discovery Hour this Saturday, April 21, at 10:30 am, will feature Earth Day activities. You can also visit this Earth Day website to learn more about protecting and preserving our environment!
-Meredith, Programs
2012 Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
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Gateway to Science announces its 2012 Summer Camp Season! It’s easy to register online or download the 2012 Camp Registration Form to register by mail. We are excited about our summer camps and look forward to seeing you this summer!
Gateway to Science’s Spring 2012 Newsletter is now available online.
Gerri, Communications
NanoDays 2012 Goes Small!
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NanoDays 2012 was a very big and small success all at once! Guests of all ages enjoyed exploring the discovery stations to learn about nanotechnology of all sizes. A very popular station this year was the create your DNA station (see photo). We also welcomed Anna Bernhardt of New Salem-Almont High School who shared her research and insights on nanotechnology. Thanks for joining us at Gateway to Science!
NanoDays 2012
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Gateway to Science announces NanoDays 2012 on Saturday, March 24 from 1PM-4PM. FREE Family Event. It’s the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science! There will be discovery stations for all ages to explore nanotechnology. NanoDays will be held at Gateway to Science in the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex located at 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck. Mark your calendar NOW for Big Nano Fun!
Environmental Festival 2012
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Gateway to Science hosted Environmental Festival on Wednesday, March 14. Over 1000 central North Dakota 5th graders and their teachers registered for the 13th annual festival held at Gateway to Science and Bismarck State College’s Jack Science Center. We are especially appreciative of our guest presenters, volunteers and sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. They make this event a fun and educational experience for the students and teachers alike.
Gerri, Communications
