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Introducing “Preschool Science”!
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For the first time ever, we are offering an exciting, new program designed specifically for your preschoolers and you! “Preschool Science” is a time for preschoolers to explore the scientific world around them with an adult that they love, such as a mom, dad, or grandparent. Each of the 10 classes will introduce a new set of fun, hands-on science activities or games. The leader of “Preschool Science”, Arin Edmundson, is escpecially excited to be reaching out to this curious and fun-loving age group.
Classes will be on Saturday mornings, 10:45-11:30 a.m., starting September 18. Preregistration is required and space is limited, so don’t waste any time – register now before the class fills up!
- Christie, Program Coordinator
Young Scientists Club is open for registration!
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We are excited to be offering Young Scientists Club again this fall for students in grades 4, 5, and 6. This is the eleventh session of science clubs at Gateway to Science – I can’t believe it has been so many already! Each club meeting is full of new, fun, hands-on science activities. Participants this fall will be learning about structures by building marshmallow bridges, discovering how pinhole cameras work by making their own, designing and testing mini-parachutes, and more. Club meetings run for 10 Mondays, starting on September 20 at 4:00 p.m.
We’ll be skipping September 27 due to a Bismarck Public School break.
Register online now, or stop by our gallery to register in person. Hurry – space is limited!
- Christie, Program Coodinator
Chris Riedman Chosen as Top Ten Finalist in Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Posted by: | CommentsDISCOVERY EDUCATION 3M YOUNG SCIENTIST CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES TOP 10 FINALISTS
– Students Will Compete in New York City for $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds and Title of “America’s Top Young Scientist”–
–Danny Forster, of Science Channel’s Build it Bigger, to host finalist competition–
(Silver Spring, MD and St. Paul, MN) – Today, Discovery Education and 3M announced 10 students from across the country as the top finalists in the 12th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Each finalist will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to participate in the competition finals, emceed by Danny Forster, host of Science Channel’s Build it Bigger, on October 5, 2010. During this competition, students will demonstrate scientific innovation, creativity and communication skills in a series of individual challenges related to the science of safety and security. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value), the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist,” and a trip to St. Paul, Minn., to work alongside 3M’s top scientists at their world headquarters and visit the 3M Innovation Center.
Discovery Education and 3M are proud to announce the following 10 finalists (in alphabetical order)*:
• Riya Chandra, Fremont, Calif., Mission San Jose Elementary School
• Sydney Clark, Austin, Texas, Clark Academy of Science and Art (Homeschool)
• Sehee Kim, Cumming, Ga., Piney Grove Middle School
• Kai Klocke, Portland, Ore., Cedar Park Middle School
• Alexander Mataloni, Fairfax Station, Va., South County Secondary School
• Liam McCarty, Elm Grove, Wis., Brookfield Academy
• Liam O’Brien, Unionville, Conn., West Woods Upper Elementary School
• Raj Raina, Novi, Mich., Novi Middle School, Mission San Jose Elementary School
• Christopher Riedman, Bismarck, N.D., Homeschool
• Matthew Shimura, Honolulu, Hawaii, Punahou School
“The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge emphasizes our company’s 25-year commitment to science education,” said David Zaslav, President and CEO, Discovery Communications. “The finalists exemplify their generation’s potential to advance science and Discovery is proud to partner with 3M in saluting these young minds.”
Robert MacDonald, President, 3M Foundation, added, “Science is at the very heart of 3M, driving the pulse of innovation throughout our company on a global basis. We have a responsibility to foster interest and development in the innovators of our future, and our partnership with Discovery provides the ideal platform for students to demonstrate just how exciting the journey of learning can be.”
Congratulations to Gateway to Science member Chris Riedman! We’re very proud of you!
Over 385 People attended Gateway to Science 4th Annual Bubble Bliss 2010
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Over 385 people attended this Free Family Event! Gateway to Science couldn’t be more excited about sharing such great news!
On Saturday, August 14th, The Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex was crowded with people of all ages and from all parts of the country! People from Los Angeles, Colorado, and Wyoming were part of all the bubbly fun! Comments such as “Cool Bubbles” and “We are coming back next Year” indicate that this Event was a success.
Many different stations were set up to experiment with the beautiful and scientific properties of bubbles. The carbon dioxide bubble, our newest activity was explosive fun!
The economic impact that Gateway to Science brings to our community is pretty clear as those visiting families stay in hotels, eat in local restaurants and shop while they are in Bismarck. We want to thank our community, sponsors, our staff members, and volunteers for being part of the only hands-on science center in North Dakota and all our Family Events!
We are looking forward to Gateway to Science 5th Annual Bubble Bliss 2011!
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
CO2 Bubbles – You have to see them!
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I am so excited about our newest addition to “Bubble Bliss”: carbon dioxide bubbles! You seriously will be amazed! We’ll be using dry ice to blow some cold, foggy, heavier-than-air bubbles. Come see (and feel) them for yourself! This is just one of the many fun, hands-on activities that you’ll get to try out at our free family event, “Bubble Bliss“, on Saturday, August 14, 1:00 – 4:00.
This event is indoors (because bubbles are sensitive to variances in humidity and temperature), so join us no matter what the weather forecast is.
By the way, the girl in the picture to the right is trying another activity at “Bubble Bliss”: Bubble Colors.
- Christie, Program Coordinator
Mark your Calendars AND DON’T FORGET! Gateway to Science 4th Annual Bubble Bliss 2010
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On Saturday, August 14, from 1:00-4:00 Gateway to Science, the only hands-on Science Center in North Dakota will host their 4th Annual Bubble Bliss Family Event.
Come to the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex, 1810 Schafer Street in Bismarck, and join us for an afternoon of some good, clean, soapy fun! Learn the science of bubbles while getting your hands clean! Step inside a giant bubble! Freeze a bubble using dry ice and more!
Many different stations will be set up to experiment with bubbles’ beautiful and scientific properties. What happens when a bubble freezes? Can you make a bubble bigger than your body? What do things look like from inside a bubble? Make body bubbles, different bubble shapes, bubble windows, and more.
Our 4th annual Bubble Bliss event is fun for all ages! Get ready for some sudsy, slippery science! Giant bubble wands will be on sale $3.00 members/$4.00 nonmembers.
Registration is not required to attend this event. This event is free and open to the public. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
Over 130 people attended this year’s Family Rocket Day! Adults, children, volunteers, and staff really had a wonderful time building and launching rockets from basic air pressure rockets, water rockets, and alka-seltzer rockets, to also having the opportunity to purchase, build, and launch their own engine propelled rocket!
Drawings for FREE rocket kits were held throughout the afternoon! From launching rockets, to the “Johnson Space Center” presentation by our Program Coordinator, we were all busy, having a great time! Pat Riepl was on hand to help launch the engine propelled rockets; Mike Whorley brought his personal collection of rockets and video footage of past launches. Thank you to both for their great help!
The Bismarck Tribune was on hand to cover this year’s event! KFYR-TV, KXMB-TV were there too!
Family Rocket Day increases awareness of rocketry. It also gives families time to enjoy learning together. We will see you next year at Family Rocket Day 2011!
Appearance on KXMB noon show with host Marci Narum aired 7/16/2010.
KFYR-TV-Young Scientists Have a Blast! video aired 7/17/2010
Liliana Norby, Communications Specialist
Christopher Riedman Named Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge Semifinalist
Posted by: | CommentsPREMIER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE COMPETITION ANNOUNCES STUDENT
SEMIFINALISTS
– 47 Students Across the Nation Competing to Win $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds and
Title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” –
Discovery Education and 3M has announced the top 47 middle school students from across the country as semifinalists in the 12th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Christopher Riedman from Bismarck has won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge semifinalist honor for the state of North Dakota. Chris, a Science Club alum, learned about the Young Scientist Challenge from Gateway to Science, where he has been involved as a member, program participant and volunteer for many years. Chris parents are Michael and Karol Riedman. Gateway to Science Executive Director Beth Demke commented, “Chris is a remarkable young man and well-deserving of this honor. His enthusiasm for science discovery is contagious!”
The semifinalists were selected based on their science communication skills exhibited in a short video explaining the science behind issues millions of Americans face in everyday life, including preventing the spread of germs, ensuring food safety and sun protection. All video entries were evaluated by a panel of judges and assessed on creativity, persuasiveness, classroom suitability and overall presentation—not on video production skills.
Here’s Chris’ video entry on Gateway to Science’s YouTube channel:
Each semifinalist will receive $250 and a prize package including a plaque honoring their science teacher or mentor. Judges will announce the top ten finalists in August, each of whom will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to compete in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge finals on October 5, 2010. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value), the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” and a trip to St. Paul, Minnesota to work alongside 3M’s top scientists and visit the 3M Innovation Center. What an inspiration for our Young Scientists!
A press release was sent out to local media on July 17.
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
