Three new raised garden beds are transforming hands-on learning at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science (NDGTS). Donated by Vego Garden, the beds are now permanent fixtures in the Outdoor Explorium, […]
Category: Impact & Outreach
Essentia Health Sponsors Preschool Discovery Hour for 2025–2026
We’re delighted to announce that Essentia Health is the new sponsor of Preschool Discovery Hour at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science for the 2025–2026 year! Free STEM Fun for Young Learners […]
The Gardening Guild is Growing a Buzz at the Outdoor Explorium
Something beautiful is blooming at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science—and it’s more than just flowers. Our Outdoor Explorium is growing into a vibrant outdoor learning space where science, nature, and […]
Big Map, Big Impact: Exploring ND’s Waterways in a Whole New Way
We’re excited to announce the arrival of our brand-new 20 ft x 30 ft map of North Dakota’s waterways—a stunning, large-scale educational tool designed to transform how students and visitors […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Errol Erickson
This month, we’re thrilled to recognize Errol Erickson, one of the incredible volunteers who brings science to life every day at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. Errol has been with […]
2025 STEM All-Stars
2025 STEM All-Star Students The 2025 STEM All-Stars are Asher Jones, Ian Keller, Khloe Schiermeister, Waylon Seeyle, Susannah Schug, and Robert Anderson (not pictured). Tioga High School science teacher Sarah […]
11-10-02 Partnership Expands STEM Access for Local Students
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 […]
Bismarck Area Students Step into the Role of Athletic Trainers, Cardiologists, Dietitians, and More with Free Summer Science Program
GSK Science in the Summer™ Unveils New 2025 Theme: Be A Health Scientist! Bismarck, ND — GSK Science in the Summer™, a free science program for students in grades 2 […]
STEM All-Star 2025 Nominations
STEM All-Star Opportunity Do you know a student who stands out for their hard work, dedication to education, and love of learning? Nominations are now open for the 2025 STEM […]
2024 Annual Report
Gateway to Science opened in November 1994 in an empty storefront at the Gateway Mall in Bismarck. At that time, Founding Scientist Frank Koch had a vision to create a […]