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Sunday, July 16 • 1:00pm - 1:50pm
The Science in SF (AP)

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Lightsabers, Phasers, faster than light travel...how much real science is in our science fiction? Our panelists talk about the fantastic science in science fiction - how much is currently possible?  How much is currently in the works?

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Jim Beall

Science Guest
Jim Beall (BS-Math, MBA, PE) has been a nuclear engineer for over 40 years, a war gamer for over 50, and an avid reader of science fiction for even longer.  His experience in nuclear engineering and power systems began as a naval officer, shortly after surviving one of Admiral Rickover’s... Read More →

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JT "The Enginerd"

Science Guest
JT “The Enginerd” is an all-purpose geek. She obtained her Masters of Science in Engineering Mechanics with a focus in biomechanics from Virginia Tech in 2013. Her research focused on animal locomotion and included the analysis of beetle respiration and helping construct a platform... Read More →
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Larry N. Martin

Literary Guest
Larry N. Martin is the co-author of the new Steampunk series Iron and Blood: The Jake Desmet Adventures and a series of short stories and novellas: The Storm & Fury Adventures set in the Jake Desmet universe. These short stories also appear in the anthologies Clockwork Universe... Read More →
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Gopal Metro (Gild the Mourn)

Guitarist/Engineer, Gild the Mourn
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William C. Tracy

Science Guest
William C. Tracy is a North Carolina native with a masters and BS in mechanical engineering. He also has a BA in toy design. As such, he has both designed and operated heavy construction machinery (big toys) and is an expert in linkage design and optimization. He has been a Professional... Read More →


Sunday July 16, 2017 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Victorian A

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