Bismarck, ND – North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is proud to announce its participation in a groundbreaking two-year initiative funded by the Simons Foundation in partnership with the Franklin Institute. This project, Meaningful Math, brings together leading science centers—including Maine Discovery Museum and Arizona Science Center—to create engaging, real-world mathematics experiences for learners of all ages.
Through this initiative, Gateway to Science will develop hands-on activities that showcase the power of mathematics in everyday life. The project aims to make math more accessible and exciting by integrating it into community outreach programs. Additionally, Gateway to Science will work closely with community-based organizations (CBOs) to ensure that the program reaches diverse audiences.
“We are thrilled to be part of this national effort to change the way people experience and think about math,” said Alisha Kelim, Onsite Education Director at Gateway to Science. “Math is everywhere, and through this collaboration, we’re helping learners see its relevance in the world around them in fun and engaging ways.”
By working with the Franklin Institute and other partner museums, Gateway to Science will contribute to the development of creative, research-backed approaches to math education. Over the next two years, the museum will implement new programming designed to spark curiosity and confidence in mathematics, reaching students, families, and educators across North Dakota.
For more information about Meaningful Math, visit https://meaningfulmath.fi.edu or gatewaytoscience.org.
About North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is a hands-on science museum dedicated to inspiring curiosity and promoting lifelong learning for people of all ages. Through exhibits, educational programs, and special events, the museum strives to engage visitors in the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math.
About the Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation supports discovery-driven research in mathematics and the basic sciences. Through its Science, Society & Culture division, the foundation fosters public engagement with science through innovative programs, collaborations, and grants.