STEM Presentations

Looking for exciting and engaging presentations for your library, school, or museum? Our interactive STEM presentations are the perfect introduction to the world of video game design... and more!

ALL MODULES:

Length: 60 - 90 Minutes | Live Online
Audience: Age 8 - Adult
$450 - Discounts Available for Qualifying Orgs


Game Design

Learn the fundamentals of game design from a professional game developer!

Create a video game studio and choose your role from 3D Artist, Character Designer, Sound Engineer, Level Designer, Programmer, and more! Together we'll design a video game, learn about this exciting industry, and explore new technologies like virtual reality.


Game Environment Design

Learn the basics of creating atmospheric game worlds

This short course will provide a hands-on introduction to the art and science of crafting realistic environments for modern video games. You'll learn how to sculpt epic landscapes with massive cliffs, waterfalls, and forests. We'll also discuss the basics of smaller areas including buildings and indoor spaces. If you've ever considered a career in video game art and design—or you're just curious about this exciting field—you won't want to miss this program!


Astrophotography:

How to Image Deep Space

Did you know you can take photographs of galaxies, nebulae, and spectacular exploding stars, even if you don't own a powerful telescope? This presentation will introduce the basics of astrophotography and explain the equipment and techniques needed to image "deep sky" objects thousands to millions of light years away.


About the Presenter

David "Aelan" Board (He/They) founded Science Planet, a project of Stage 2 Studios. Based near Seattle, Stage 2 specializes in creating apps and games for science education, including major science centers and the US Department of Education.

Board also designed and developed Lifeless Planet, an acclaimed science fiction game for Xbox, PlayStation and other major platforms. Their follow-up Lifeless Moon recently released for PC with consoles release in 2024.