"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 (2020-21):
Hartington School, May 15-18
Dakota Land Child Care Conf, June 20, Yankton
Neutrino Day, July 10-11, Lead
Beresford Library, July 14
Yankton Library, July 15
Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls, Aug 1
SiouxperCon, Sept 11-13, Sioux Falls
LB Williams Elementary, Mitchell, Oct 23
Youth and Family Services, Nov. 6-8
Lakota Nations Invitational, Dec 16-19
Hartington School, Dec 23
John Paul II School, Mitchell, Jan 27, 2021
SDSMT, Rapid City, March 22, 2021
Crazy Horse School, Wanblee, April 21, 2021
Pine Ridge Research Symposium, April 23, 2021
Sioux Valley, Volga, May 14, 2021
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For a glimpse of Science Steve's demonstrations, click on "Enjoy 30 Science Seconds with Science Steve!" (About)
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Science Steve's Recent Appearances (thank you for attending):
5th Grade Class, April 24, Vermillion
Girl Scouts: The Big Event, May 5, Sioux Falls
Vermillion Kindergarten Classes, May 11
2nd Grade Class, May 14, Hartington
Vermillion 5th Grade Classes, May 17-18
It's All About Science Festival, June 9, Sioux Falls
Edith B. Siegrist Public Library, June 18, Vermillion
Outdoor University West, June 23, Rapid City
Dissection Video Series, June 26-28, Madison
Neutrino Day, July 14, Lead
Afterschool Event, July 16, Belle Fourche
Discovery Centers Afterschool Event, July 18, R.C.
USD Vermillion Preschool, July 31
Outdoor University East, August 4, Sioux Falls
Kids Inc. Staff Training, August 20-21, Sioux Falls
DSU (NASA) Event, August 27, Madison
SiouxperCon, September 29-30, Sioux Falls
SoDakSACA Conference, Oct. 11-13, Sioux Falls
Nerd Night (Photos), Varsity Pub, Oct. 17, Vermillion
SDSU Ed. Students, Oct. 22, Brookings
Sanford Science Discovery Day, Nov. 6, Sioux Falls
Journey Museum, November 11, Rapid City
Lakota Nations Ed. Conf., Dec. 13-15, Rapid City
School Event, Dec 21, Hartington
School Event, Jan 9, Canistota
Library Event, Jan. 17, Brookings
Family STEM Event, Jan. 24, Harrisburg
Math & Science Conf., Feb. 7-9, Huron
Kids Fair, March 22-24, Rapid City
SDSU Teacher Workshop, March 27
Early Child Conf, April 4-6, Pierre
TIE Conf, April 7-9, Rapid City
Sanford Science Discovery Day, April 16, Sioux Falls
Dakotaland PreK Conf., April 27, Mount Marty, Yankton
Batesland School, April 30, Pine Ridge
Todd County School, May 2, Mission
Vermillion Pre-School, May 13
Bloomfield Kindergarten, May 16
Summer Library Event, June 12, Mitchell
Summer Library Event, June 19, Lennox
Summer Library Event, June 26, Flandreau
Neutrino Day, July 12-13, Lead
USD STEM Camp, July 22, Vermillion
Sisseton Wahpeton College, July 25
Outdoor University, Aug 3, SF
Mount Marty Women in Science, Sept 24, Yankton
Siouxpercon, Sept 27-29, Sioux Falls
Lower Brule Elementary, Oct 3
Teacher Inservice, Oct 4, Lower Brule
RISE Program, McGovern MS, Oct. 23, SF
Family Science Event, Nov 15, Springfield
Children's Museum, Nov 19, Brookings
SDSU Ed. Teachers, Nov 20, Brookings
White River School, Nov 27
Christmas at the Dells, Dec 7, Dell Rapids
Lakota Nations Ed Conf. Dec, Rapid City
Spearfish School In-service, Jan 17
SD STEM Conf., Huron, Feb 6-8
Herreid School, Feb 27
Groton Elementary School, Feb 28
Dacotah Museum, Aberdeen, Feb 29
COVID-19 Cancellations
Hill City Science Event, March 12-13, Hill City
Willow Lake School, March 24-25
School Administrators, Chamberlain, April 1-2
Boy Scout Award Ceremony, April 4, Sioux Falls
Homeschool Group, April 10, Yankton
Early Childhood Conf, April 23-24, Sioux Falls
Vermillion School. May 11
Vermillion School, May 13
SDSU H20 Guest, May 12
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