Bismarck, ND — June 2, 2025 — North Dakota’s Gateway to Science recently partnered with 11-10-02, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities, to provide transformative STEM experiences for three local students.
Through this partnership, each student received an iPad and a robotic coding rover, giving them tools to explore technology, engineering, and coding in a hands-on, meaningful way. These devices are the same tools used in NDGTS’s coding clubs and summer camps, connecting recipients directly to the experiences and opportunities offered through the science center. The goal: to spark interest in STEM and support long-term learning and exploration.
“This opportunity has a powerful impact,” said Beth Demke, CEO of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. “These students aren’t just receiving devices—they’re gaining access, confidence, and encouragement to see themselves as future engineers, coders, and scientists.”
In addition to the STEM tech bundle, anonymous donors provided each family with a one-year membership to the science center, and the Poppke Scholarship Fund awarded each student a stipend to attend one week of summer camp at NDGTS. These combined gifts ensure that the students and their families can continue to engage with STEM education throughout the year.
This initiative reflects the shared mission of NDGTS and 11-10-02: to remove barriers, inspire curiosity, and provide all learners with the opportunity to thrive.
About North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is the state’s only hands-on science center, located in Bismarck. With a mission to inspire the discovery of science through hands-on experiences, Gateway to Science engages learners of all ages through exhibits, outreach, camps, clubs, and statewide programming like Gateway to Science on the Go.
About 11-10-02
11-10-02 is a nonprofit organization committed to disrupting systems that limit opportunities. Through direct investment in students and educators, the organization works to inspire hope, advance equity, and open doors—especially in communities that need it most. Learn more at shakingupamerica.org.