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SDPB's Science Steve

Catch amazing science demonstrations near you!

"Science Steve" -- aka SDPB's Education Specialist Steven Rokusek -- puts on his lively, engaging science demonstrations at venues throughout South Dakota. Science Steve uses humor, watermelons, and flying toilet paper to bring dry theorems and scientific laws to life for kids and adults. Each appearance includes approximately 15 science demonstrations on physics, chemistry, anatomy, and more.

Science Steve's Upcoming Appearances (2025-26):

- Homeschool South Dakota Conference, May 2
- Record Science Steve Demos, (Summer 25)
- Augustana Augie Access & FRIENDSLink, September 16
- Parker School, September 18
- Philip School, November 20
- South Dakota Mines, March 24, 2026
- USD Head Start, TBD
- Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Head Start, TBD
- Sanborn Central School, TBD
- Oldham Ramona School, TBD

Check it out! For a glimpse of Science Steve's demonstrations, watch the clip below!

A Science Steve superfan, shown with his teacher, is wearing a cool shirt at school! NOTE: "Cool" refers to a nice shirt - not one low in thermal energy!

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