This summer’s middle school camps offered hands-on STEM experiences that combined fun, learning, and real-world career exploration. With two unique themes, Aerospace and STEM Adventure, students met industry professionals, tackled […]
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Meet Women in STEM Through Play
Science comes to life at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science with a rotating hands-on station inspired by real women in STEM, thanks to the support of the IF/THEN® Champions Network. […]
Growing Without Dirt: A New Hydroponic Exhibit Takes Root
There’s something fresh and green in our gallery—just steps from 3andME! Our new vertical hydroponic system brings the science of soil-free gardening to life. This compact, high-tech display offers a hands-on […]
Wine, Science & a Full House
Earlier this week, North Dakota’s Gateway to Science hosted a fully booked evening of wine, flavor exploration, and hands-on science with Science Uncorked: A Geeky Guide to Wine & Food […]
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 […]
A Place to Grow: Outdoor Explorium Opens at Gateway to Science
Today, we welcomed community members, partners, and supporters to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Outdoor Explorium—a space designed to enhance STEM offerings through hands-on experiences with the natural world. […]
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 […]
Science Debunked: A Hands-On Night of Myth-Busting
Think you know science? Think again. At Science Debunked, on June 24, 2025, adults are invited to challenge common misconceptions and test popular “facts” through real, hands-on experiments at North […]
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 […]
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science Receives AARP Grant to Expand STEM Programs
Bismarck, ND — June 19, 2025 — North Dakota’s Gateway to Science (NDGTS) is named a 2025 flagship grantee through AARP’s Community Challenge. This partnership supports an initiative that expands […]