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SDPB's Science Steve

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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):

- Record Science Steve Demos, (Summer 25)
- Augustana Augie Access & FRIENDSLink, September 16
- Parker School, September 18
- Philip School, November 20
- Lennox School, December 5
- 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!

Past Performances by Science Steve

- 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)

2018 Performances

2019 Performances

2020-22 Performances

COVID-19 Cancellations 

2023-24 Performances 

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!

A teacher is standing with a student wearing a Science Steve shirt.

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