Steve Burkland profile picture from a mall in Montreal, Canada.

Steve Burkland (He/Him)

My passion is creating ways for people to engage with and explore the universe around them. I travel the world, immerse myself in role-playing campaigns, and taste exotic cuisines. These experiences inspire me to blend storytelling and technology in new ways that spark people’s imagination and understanding.

22+ Years presenting science

I share physics and space science with audiences of all ages in engaging, accessible ways, connecting them to each other and their world.

13+ Years building digital applications

I create experiences and tools rooted in a user-centered approach, and always with an eye toward future-proofing and scalability.

8+ Years telling collaborative stories

I guide tabletop RPG players through homemade fantasy worlds, working with them to weave unique and fascinating stories.

Project Highlights

A crowd for an outdoor version of Skywatch Live

Skywatch Live

Planetarium shows inspire people to ask questions and simply look up. I have had the privilege of sharing this experience thousands of times with hundreds of thousands of guests.

A picture of The Daily - an interactive map application for my museum.

The Daily

This interactive digital map allows staff to access real-time information about the current state of the museum’s guest experience. It empowers our floor teams and enhances guest service interactions.

Steve Burkland Game Mastering a RPG with friends

Preswin Wood

My homebrew RPG casts players as a family of ogres visiting a village for supplies. Designed for newcomers to tabletop gaming, each session is unique after ten games and sixty players!

A crowd for an outdoor version of Skywatch Live

Skywatch Live

Planetarium shows inspire people to ask questions and simply look up. I have had the privilege of sharing this experience  thousands of times with  hundreds of thousands of guests.

A picture of The Daily - an interactive map application for my museum.

The Daily

This interactive digital map allows staff to access real-time information about the current state of the museum’s guest experience. It empowers our floor teams and enhances guest service interactions.

Ogre miniatures used during the Preswin Wood game

Preswinton Wood

My homebrew RPG casts players as a family of ogres visiting a village for supplies. Designed for newcomers to tabletop gaming, each session is unique after seven games and forty-two players!

Core Competencies

Problem-solver

Leader

Communicator

Results-driven