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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the ENTERPRISE!
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NASA has been quite busy the last few months! Despite the fact that the Space Shuttle Program retired, no one has been out golfing or relaxing. Instead, they are going through an intense phase titled “Transition and Retirement.” This important phase allows the space shuttles to be used safely in the few select museums that are chosen as the final homes for this successful 30 year program.
Most recently in the news, Enterprise landed in New York City on April 27th, as it transitions to its final resting spot at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
You can read more information about all of the space shuttles, and where they will end up, on NASA’s Quick Fact Sheet.
Or explore even further by visiting their official “Transition” Webpage.
Through all of these links, you will find that the NASA Space Shuttle Program is anything but done. Their next mission? Educate all of us on the importance of their existence.
Arin, Educational Outreach Coordinator
Congratulations to Scott Wild!
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Scott Olson with Scott Wild (r) at Gateway to Science's Einstein on Wine benefit. Wild served as MC at the Nov. 18 event.
“Scott Wild is a tremendous asset to our community! In addition to everything he does for the business community, he also serves on the Gateway to Science Board of Directors. We couldn’t be prouder of our association with this great North Dakotan!” ~ Beth Demke, Executive Director
Halloween Fun at High Prairie!
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Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex was “buzzing” with kids on Saturday at the annual Haunting Arts & Spooktacular Science event. KFYR TV News featured a story on the evening news.
Goblins, Ghosts, and Ghouls! Oh MY!
On Saturday, October 30, 2010 The Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex was the place to be at the 8th Annual “Haunting Arts & Spooktacular Science.”
Halloween-themed activities were offer by each of the partners at High Prairie, included:
Fun, spooky, and hands-on science experiments, Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Art projects like Monster Magnets and Ghostly drawings, Chilling Cookies and Witch brew, and a Halloween comedy for the whole family!
This was a great way for families to celebrate Halloween together! We had a record attendance for this wonderful event! Thank you to our volunteers and staff!
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
The 4th Annual Chemistry Demo Night at Gateway to Science was Magical! What a Show!
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Over 160 people attended Chemistry Demo Night at Gateway to Science yesterday evening!
The evening was filled with discovery and mystery! Local Chemistry teacher Scott Weigum performed amazing, exciting chemistry demonstrations “Hollywood” style with special effects like in the movies! It was like a magic show with the secrets revealed! Visitors learned about naturally occurring phenomena of everyday chemistry, as well as the not-so-everyday.
Ashli Kimenker from KFYR-TV -Country Morning News, was live from High Prairie Arts and Science Complex in Bismarck Tuesday morning, to preview Gateway to Science`s Chemistry Demo Night in honor of National Chemistry Week. See video Chemistry Demo Night 2010.
Join us next year at Our 5th Annual Chemistry Demo Night 2011, and also in the celebration of National Chemistry Week 2011!
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
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!
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
Gateway to Science Astronaut Camp Featured on KFYR News
Posted by: | CommentsKFYR Reporter Jody Kerzman visited the first day of “Astronaut Camp” at Gateway to Science. Her story was featured on the 6 p.m. newscast. Camp instructor Arin Edmundson is using materials directly from NASA to demonstrate life in space for budding young astronauts. This camp continues through Thursday.
If you are interested in space but missed Astronaut Camp, you won’t want to miss Family Rocket Day on Saturday, July 17. The event starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. at the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex located at 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
The event is free, open to the public, and no registration required. Families are invited to join us in building and launching a variety of rockets, including water rockets, air pressure rockets, and alka-seltzer rockets.
If you choose to build an engine propelled rocket the cost for the kit is $10.00 for Gateway to Science members and $12.00 for the general public. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pat Riepl, builder of his famous Patriot Rocket, is returning to help launch your rocket and display a few of his own rockets. Mike Whorley, will have his personal collection of Rockets on display and video footage of past launches.
We hope to see you at Family Rocket Day!
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Learning New Skills and Teamwork, One Lego® at a Time
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Gateway to Science just completed the first week of Lego Camp, and we are looking forward to the next couple of weeks!
Parents looking for summer camp fun for their children need look no further than Gateway to Science. Our three-day camps began this past Monday and featured two of our five Lego® Summer Science Camps. 
Lego® Camp Coach Pat Phillips encouraged team work, through Lego® building, so the students can develop social skills and learn how to work together. Campers are also learning about engineering, how to design and troubleshoot, make it work and to find an alternative solution to a problem. These are skills that will help them build a successful future.
At Gateway to Science Lego® Camps – Campers are learning about structures by building towers, bridges, cars, catapults and more! Legos® are one of the most popular toys ever created and make excellent tools for children to develop new skills.
On Tuesday, June 29th, Reporter Jody Kerzman stopped by Gateway to Science to visit with our campers. Next is a small blurb of the segment aired on KFYR-TV of her visit.
Conan Blair mentioned how much he enjoys making anything out of Legos®, “taking a bunch of random Legos® and just putting them into any sort of mish mash.” He also built tripods, and robots that will live on a space station. It`s a project he and several other campers were working on one day.
Another group of campers was building a small model of the Empire State Building. Teddy Hardmeyer said, “It`s really cool because it`s going to be really big, maybe a foot tall. We`re going to make it really special.”
KFYR-TV segment on Lego Camps 2010
To enroll a camper, call 701.258.1975, stop by the gallery, or register your camper here online under CAMPS AND PROGRAMS.
Liliana Norby, Communications Specialist
