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):
- Philip School, November 20
- Lennox School, December 5
- LNI, Rapid City, December 17-20
- Centerville School, January 7
- STEM ED, Feb 6-8
- Hill City Science Fair, March 13
- South Dakota Mines, March 24
- White River, March, 26
- Student Research Symposium, Kyle, April 22
- Homeschool Conference, Rapid City, May 15-16
- Neutrino Day, July 11
(2026-27):
- USD Head Start, TBD
- Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Head Start, TBD
- Sanborn Central School, TBD
- Oldham Ramona School, TBD
- Platte-Geddes School, TBD
Check it out! For a glimpse of Science Steve's demonstrations, watch the clip below!
Past Performances by Science Steve
- Whitewood School, October 9
- BMND Aberdeen, September 27
- BMND Rapid, September 20
- Parker School, September 18
- Augustana Augie Access & FRIENDSLink, September 16
- Homeschool South Dakota Conference, May 2
- BHSU Workshop, April 23 - 24
- Early Education Conference, April 10 - 11
- YFS Kids Fair, April 5-6
- Augustana University Workshop, March 19
- STEM ED Conference (Feb 6-8)
- West Central Inservice (Jan 20)
- Lakota Nations Education Conference (Dec 17-21)
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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