Beginning in 2010, the Great Plains STEM Education Center at Valley City State University has directed approximately $500,000 through grants and activities that has led to the establishment of a North Dakota STEM Network that later earned ND Legislation, allowing $300,000 to support its activities through 2015 ..read more

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! First entry for ND STEM Exchange on June 6, 2023 ..read more

The North Dakota STEM Network seeks to support a collaboration for providing all students high-quality experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics related fields. The Network is driven by: Promoting the need for greater advances in STEM for all students. Creating regional communities that can better focus on local needs. Encouraging every sector of the community to take responsibility for contributing to the education of all students by developing a community of practice. Encouraging educational practices that increase student engagement by utilizing inquiry-based, design ..read more

Request for Proposals North Dakota STEM Ecosystem Title: Regional STEM Days for Students Goal/Purpose: To encourage educational entities and business/industry partners to participate in STEM activities/projects for K-12 students within each of five designated ND STEM Ecosystem Regions. Eligible Recipients: K-12 districts, Area Career and Technology Centers, REA’s, Universities and other entities who directly impact K-12 education. Proposal Deadline: December 28, 2018. Grants will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. If no application is received for a region by the date listed above ..read more

The United States Navy is giving a free virtual trip and curriculum, for seven experiments at their Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center on October 16th at 1pm Eastern.  The experiments will cover “Ocean Light and Communication & Invisible Light”, and will be especially tailored to middle school classrooms. Navy scientists will inform students about the uses of infrared light and lasers to collect data about Earth’s atmosphere and oceans; worksheets will be available to provide a hands-on way for students to interact with this opportunity. If you would like more information go to the Nav ..read more

Contact: Beth Demke Gateway to Science beth@gscience.org 701-258-1975 Claire LaBeaux STEM Learning Ecosystems Headquarters claire@prclaire.com 925-337-0244 North Dakota STEM Ecosystem Selected to Join Global STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice; NORTH DAKOTA Wins Support to Build Connections Among Local Schools, Businesses, Other Partners Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota STEM Ecosystem, a joint venture between the North Dakota STEM Network and Gateway to Science, has been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosy ..read more

Request for Proposals North Dakota STEM Ecosystem Title: Regional STEM Days for Students Goal/Purpose: To encourage educational entities and business/industry partners to participate in STEM activities/projects for K-12 students within each of five designated ND STEM Ecosystem Regions. Eligible Recipients: K-12 districts, Area Career and Technology Centers, REA’s, Universities and other entities who directly impact K-12 education. Proposal Deadline: December 28, 2018. Grants will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. If no application is received for a region by the date listed above ..read more

The United States Navy is giving a free virtual trip and curriculum, for seven experiments at their Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center on October 16th at 1pm Eastern.  The experiments will cover “Ocean Light and Communication & Invisible Light”, and will be especially tailored to middle school classrooms. Navy scientists will inform students about the uses of infrared light and lasers to collect data about Earth’s atmosphere and oceans; worksheets will be available to provide a hands-on way for students to interact with this opportunity. If you would like more information go to the Nav ..read more

Contact: Beth Demke Gateway to Science beth@gscience.org 701-258-1975 Claire LaBeaux STEM Learning Ecosystems Headquarters claire@prclaire.com 925-337-0244 North Dakota STEM Ecosystem Selected to Join Global STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice; NORTH DAKOTA Wins Support to Build Connections Among Local Schools, Businesses, Other Partners Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota STEM Ecosystem, a joint venture between the North Dakota STEM Network and Gateway to Science, has been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosy ..read more