Whether at the Science Center or on-location, Gateway to Science offers dynamic, high-energy workshops tailored to all grade levels. Our workshops inspire curiosity and critical thinking, providing hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Choose from stand-alone workshops at the Science Center, field trip add-on workshops, or have us bring the workshop directly to your location!

On-site Workshops at the Science Center

Enjoy an immersive STEM experience at the Science Center. Our educators facilitate fun, interactive workshops on-site, offering students the chance to explore exhibits and activities directly.

Workshops Delivered on Location

We bring the excitement to you! Our STEM educators travel to schools and communities, providing tailored workshops that fit your needs. From hands-on activities to supplemental materials, we provide everything for a memorable learning experience.

Workshops Available for Every Grade

We offer workshops for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school. Each workshop is designed to empower educators while engaging students in meaningful, interactive science education, appropriate to grade. Similar workshops may be offered at all four levels, with the expectations and degree of difficulty appropriate for the age/grade of the participants. Check out the workshops available by selecting the grade range below.

Workshop Details

• Length: Workshops are 45 to 60 minutes in length.
• Group size: Maximum of 30 students per session.
• Cost: $150 base cost for K-12 and $125 base cost for PreK
• Dissections: Additional non-refundable materials fee of $75 and four weeks advanced booking required.
• Remote: Some workshops are also available virtually, just ask in the request form.
• Group & Field Trip Add-ons: We also offer workshops as add-ons to group and field trips. Pricing and length vary; learn more at the Groups & Field Trips page.

STEM Stampede Workshops

These middle/high school workshops were made and are taught through a partnership with North Dakota’s Gateway to Science and NDSU College of Engineering. They are facilitated, standards aligned workshops to encourage deeper learning, collaboration, and critical thinking through hands-on engineering activities and real-world problem-solving.

• Cost: $150 $100 – These workshops are subsidized by the New Horizons Program administered through NDSU College of Engineering

Available STEM Stampede Workshop Options

• Bridge Failure: The Case of Prototype 13
  A bridge has failed—and your engineering team must figure out why. Analyze evidence, uncover the failure, then design and build a stronger bridge solution. 
• Sustainable Farm: The Ultimate Planning Challenge
  Can you design a farm that grows enough food while using limited land and water? Make decisions, solve challenges, and create a sustainable farm plan.
• Amusement Park Engineering
  What makes an amusement park ride exciting—and safe? Explore forces, motion, and design as you create and test your own amusement park attraction.
• Wind Racers
  How can you make a vehicle move faster using only the power of wind? Design, build, test, and improve a wind-powered racer while exploring forces and aerodynamics.
• Escape the Engineer’s Office
  The clock is ticking! Work as an engineering team to solve a series of math, measurement, logic, and design challenges. Can you crack the clues and escape?

Scheduling

• Complete and submit the Workshop Request Form (below).
• A contract will be emailed to you from North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. If you do not receive an email within two (2) business days, please contact North Dakota’s Gateway to Science.
• To confirm your event, the $50 per workshop deposit, $75 dissection materials fee (if applicable), and signed contract are required.
• We will invoice the remaining balance before the event.
• Full payment is due one week before the event. Late payments will incur interest charges.

Cancellation Policy

Canceling a program less than 48 hours in advance incurs a $50 service charge.

Questions?

Please contact Alisha Kelim, Education Director, at alisha@gscience.org.