The Outdoor Explorium is making music thanks to the generous support of the Andrist family. When Levi and Bethany Andrist began looking for a way to support hands-on experiences at […]
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Meaningful Math: Museum and Community Partnerships
Meaningful Math: Museum and Community Partnerships brings together museums, math experts, and community-based organizations in four unique locations across the country to co-create local math programming that highlights the beauty […]
2026 STEM All-Stars
2026 STEM All-Star Students The 2026 STEM All-Stars are Payton Wilson (STEM Superstar), Jake Sletteland, Izaac Burchill, Beckett Wolf, Bianca Sagness, and Roxanne Quigley (not pictured). Dickinson Middle School teacher […]
Spring at Preschool Discovery Hour: Bugs, Coding, and Space Exploration
This spring at Preschool Discovery Hour, our youngest scientists and their caregivers explored coding, insects, and outer space through hands-on STEM experiences. Each month, we encouraged children to investigate, create, […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Morgenstern
As a volunteer, Michelle supported Preschool Discovery Hour and served as a gallery guide. She calmly answered questions, assisted at activity stations, and helped create a fun, engaging learning environment for field […]
A New Mosaic Combines Science, Art, and North Dakota’s Landscape
If you’ve visited the Outdoor Explorium over the last year, you may have noticed a mosaic taking shape on the greenhouse. That work is now complete. Created by local artist Paul Noot, the finished mural […]
Come Walk the Prairie With Us This Summer
We’re hosting a Prairie Walk Series this summer. It’s one of those experiences that’s simple in the best way—easy walk, good people, and a chance to slow down and notice what’s been around you all along. If you’ve ever […]
Tree Planting in Honor of Frank Koch
A Vision That Sparked a Movement Frank Koch was the founding scientist of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. He dreamed of something extraordinary: a welcoming “gateway to science” where curiosity […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Brody Deeter
Brody Deeter’s journey with the science center began as a summer camper. For several years, he jumped into experiments, built creative engineering projects, and quickly became a natural leader among his […]
Strengthening STEM Teaching Through Applied Professional Development
High-quality STEM instruction is built on confidence, practice, and access to meaningful learning experiences. Across North Dakota, educators are looking for ways to bring more hands-on, inquiry-based learning into their […]