community steam education

While teaching college biology, Steve Schenk (aka Professor S) made numerous presentations in K12 classrooms, at community events, and for adult educational programs...and he’s available to visit your classroom or community event!

We have presentations covering a variety of topics, with options for any age group; all can be customized to meet the needs of your audience and time constraints.

Simple descriptions of our presentations are below. You can also download our catalogue for more detailed information

While teaching college biology, Steve Schenk (aka Professor S) made numerous presentations in K12 classrooms, at community events, and for adult educational programs...and he’s available to visit your classroom or community event!

We have presentations covering a variety of topics, with options for any age group; all can be customized to meet the needs of your audience and time constraints.

From hands-on demos to art projects, there is a healthy dose of STEAM in every presentation we offer.

Simple descriptions of our presentations are below. You can also download our catalogue for more detailed information

Presentation Catalogue

Want to know more about how science works? Check our Doing Science Series.

Looking for animals with lots of hands-on time? Check out our Animals & Art Series!

Looking for animals with lots of hands-on time? Check out our Animals & Art Series!

  • Learn about mollusk shells, how they protect mollusks against predators, and the tools predators use to eat shelled prey. Includes lots of videos and hands-on time with real shells. (Pre-K to Adult)

  • Explore comparative anatomy and the difference between drawing realistic animals and cartoony animals. Visual presentation featuring the work of Chuck Jones, and lots and lots of drawing! (Pre-K to Adult)

  • Learn about seashell shape by getting hands-on with real seashells! Includes Q&A on shelled animals and a seashell art activity. (Pre-K to Adult)

Perhaps you want more Q&A? Prof. S shares his life experiences in our Story Time Series.

  • Learn about scientific language for discussing heredity and what it’s like to live with the rare genetic disorder BORSD. Visual presentation including discussion and Q&A. (Grade 6 to Adult)

  • Learn about how our sense of hearing works, what it’s like to live with hearing loss, and what technologies are available to improve hearing. Visual presentation including personal stories and a tuning fork demonstration. (Grade K to Adult)

  • Hear stories from Prof. S about his seven-years working as a marine biologist. From an octopus bite to being laughed at by hermit crabs, there is something here for everyone! A story-telling and Q&A presentation. (Grade K to Adult)

Want to know more about how science works? Try a selection from our Doing Science Series.

  • Learn about scientific methodology and limits to objectivity in a pair of case studies exploring cell membranes and medical hand-washing. Visual presentation with discussion, graph-reading, and data analysis. (Grade 6 to Adult)

  • Learn about how scientists discovered the structure of DNA by exploring the rich history of scientific discoveries and wrong turns. Visual presentation with discussion.  Can include coverage of the impact of race and gender in science history. (Grade 6 to Adult)

  • Practice different elements of scientific methodology while trying to solve an ecological murder mystery! Visual presentation, discussion, and Q&A that includes reading graphs, analyzing data, and doing mathematical estimation. (Grade 3 to Adult)

Seeking more rigor? Explore our GenEvo Series on genetics and evolution.

Maybe you want more Q&A? Prof. S shares his life experiences in our Story Time Series.

Seeking more rigor? Explore our GenEvo Series on genetics and evolution.

  • Learn about heredity and gene expression, and how both impact the lives of two families. Visual presentation, including animations, discussion, and a hands-on gene expression activity. (Grade 6 to Adult)

  • Learn about topics in modern evolutionary theory, including common misconceptions, the five agents of evolutionary change, and the work of Darwin and Wallace. Visual presentation with discussion and Q&A. (Grade 3 to Adult)

  • Learn how scientists use observation as a tool and what we know about the age of Earth. Featuring info about mass-extinction events and radiometric dating. Visual presentation with discussion and Q&A. (Grade 3 to Adult)

Didn’t find what you needed here? We’ll work with you to create a customized presentation targeted to your needs. Just reach out through the Contact Us link to begin the conversation.