Steven Craig

Steve started his career in 1960 repairing audio equipment for the Planetarium. He claimed his Healds College, 2-year Electronics Engineer degree, and machinist apprentice work paid off!

At the Academy and Morrison Planetarium Steve met amazing scientists, talented administrators, and acquired life-long friends. His senses were treated to freshly cut wood in the machine shop, the sounds of the foucault pendulum knocking down a pin, paper folder machines, lathes creating curly cews of metal strips, and the calming music and voices in the Planetarium. 

Steve’s life at the Academy started as a technician in the Planetarium and ended as Chairman of the Planetarium. It included a lot of operational and administrative management. He was a consummate host for planetarium colleagues and visitors from around the world. He was a font of wisdom about the Planetarium's connection to World War II, the history of the Instrument Shop, Lunch Bunch, the creation of the famous “Star Projector”, the introduction of Laserium and the Dean Lectures, the evolution of the Planetarium with education and shows for school children, as well as the introduction of concerts. He was the “walk-around manager”, valuing interactiions with staff, knowing what they were working on, and making suggestions.