Maya Sohail Reflects on Transformative CU*iP Experience

Maya Sohail recently attended the Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (CU*iP), where she engaged in a series of enriching sessions and meaningful conversations with professionals across the field. Although a knee injury the week prior prevented her from presenting her research poster, Maya remained an active participant throughout the conference. During the event, she connected with […]

Campus Hosts 600 Moorhead 5th Graders

In a five-day span, 600 Horizon 5th grade students spent the afternoon on campus engaged in a variety of learning experiences. Student visited the Planetarium, Oceanarium, and experienced a science demonstration from several of our science departments. Through a collaborative effort, the 5th graders were able to meet one of their science standards, while getting to explore some of the […]

Oceanarium/Planetarium Collaboration is for the FISHES!

Stars to Starfish is the latest collaborative effort between the Oceanarium and Planetarium.  This program combines the best of both through a unique experience.  With one ticket, guests get to stop first at the Oceanarium for their “Feeding Frenzy”. Feeding Frenzy: Step behind the scenes for an exclusive look at what it takes to care for the oceanarium’s incredible marine […]

Planetarium Completes Month-long Marathon of Fargo 5th Grade Shows Feat. 800 students

The Planetarium just completed its full month run of shows for the Fargo 5th graders.  About 800 students from the Fargo Public Schools district attended the Planetarium throughout February.  The program they experienced is one based on ND 5th grade standards.  This program was created in collaboration with ND educators to specifically serve their 5th grade students.  Many of these […]

1,000 West Fargo 1st Graders Visit Planetarium

If you have been in or near Bridges & McLean in the mornings over the past month, you may have been surrounded by busloads of 1st graders from West Fargo Public Schools. The Planetarium started the new year strong with multiple shows daily throughout the month of January. The program these students experience was specifically designed in collaboration with the […]