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Friday, November 8
 

6:00pm CST

A List of Do's & Don't's: What Practices Should We Follow While Surfing the Web?
Friday November 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Camden
Is there a set of best practices or rules to follow?
Moderators
NF

N. Frances Moritz

N. Frances Moritz has a fancy IT title at her day job, an amazing teenager, a first degree black belt in the WTSDA, a small herd of cats, and more books and board games than she has shelf space for.  In addition to all of that, some vegetable gardening, and writing short stories... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ray Tabler

Ray Tabler

Author, Science Fiction You Can Enjoy
My aim is to write science fiction you can enjoy. So far that's manifested as what I call Light Space Opera. Imagine Starship Troopers, hijacked by Monty Python, or space opera as produced by Gilbert and Sullivan, while bankrolled and bullied by Flo Ziegfeld. Additional links:Ray's... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Francis

Ryan Francis

Ryan Francis is a multi-talented cartoonist and animator who likes to draw animals with swords.After spending time in college learning to draw for money, Ryan tackles the day to day arrangements of projects, commissions, and ventures where he must draw like a mad lad.
MR
Friday November 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Camden
  Science & Technology, Panel

6:00pm CST

When Will The Real Parts Be Here?
Friday November 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Butterfield
Are our dreams here yet? Where is my robot maid? My flying car is late!
Speakers
BF

Bill Fawcett

Special Guest, Bill Fawcett & Associates
avatar for RhymesWithCamer

RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
avatar for Chris Gerrib

Chris Gerrib

Chris Gerrib admits to being a bit obsessed with Mars, but in a healthy way – all three books of his Pirate Series are set on Mars. Chris lives in the Chicago suburbs and still has a day job in IT. He holds degrees in history and business from the University of Illinois and Southern... Read More →
DR
Friday November 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Butterfield
  Science & Technology, Panel

8:00pm CST

James Webb Space Telescope
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Join us in Mike Brotherton and Christian Ready's slide show with the latest from the James Webb Space Telescope, which we expect to be amazing, because the data that's coming in is something to be seen! 
Speakers
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Science & Technology
 
Saturday, November 9
 

10:00am CST

Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: AKA Drones
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Hunt
Join us to learn what drones are, what they can do, what legal issues are involved (and possibly why some particular drones might be illegal!) Terry will be showing off equipment and answering questions.
Speakers
TO
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Hunt
  Science & Technology, Panel

10:00am CST

Using AI in Your Writing
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Ogden
 Is it an Improvement or Is It Your Writing At All?
Moderators
BF

Bill Fawcett

Special Guest, Bill Fawcett & Associates
Speakers
avatar for Clif Flynt

Clif Flynt

President, Noumena Corp
I'm a techie nerd. Unix/Linux user since the early '80s and programmer since the early '70s. I also write filks, humorous fiction (Well, I think it's humorous), and play guitar. My renewed interest in writing fiction led me to studying how to write well which led to Editomat (www.editomat.com... Read More →
LE
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Ogden
  Science & Technology, Panel

12:00pm CST

Launch Pad Astronomy
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
York
Join us in this panel featuring highlights from the workshop of the same name!

Speakers
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
York
  Science & Technology

1:00pm CST

Dark Side of Astronomy
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Join us in this informative talk about supermassive black holes, dark matter, dark energy, etc...
Speakers
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Science & Technology

1:00pm CST

My Home Is Smarter Than I Am
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Camden
Everyday devices that run our lives and run circles around us. The practical "future" of AI
Moderators
LE
Speakers
avatar for Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins

Physicist. Interested in astronomy, spaceflight, history of science, history of science fiction, weird aviation, and, of course, various corners of physics. Approaching 50 years in SF fandom. Attended Windycon 3.
OK
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Camden
  Science & Technology, Panel

4:00pm CST

Robots of Future Wars
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Butterfield
Given the current level of advancement with drones, bots and AI technology, what will warfare look like in 40 years?
Moderators
BF

Bill Fawcett

Special Guest, Bill Fawcett & Associates
Speakers
avatar for Ray Tabler

Ray Tabler

Author, Science Fiction You Can Enjoy
My aim is to write science fiction you can enjoy. So far that's manifested as what I call Light Space Opera. Imagine Starship Troopers, hijacked by Monty Python, or space opera as produced by Gilbert and Sullivan, while bankrolled and bullied by Flo Ziegfeld. Additional links:Ray's... Read More →
LE
OK
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Butterfield
  Science & Technology, Panel

4:00pm CST

What's Going On In the World of Space?
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
York
What are some of the current experiments and things being developed with current space missions?
Speakers
avatar for Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins

Physicist. Interested in astronomy, spaceflight, history of science, history of science fiction, weird aviation, and, of course, various corners of physics. Approaching 50 years in SF fandom. Attended Windycon 3.
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
York
  Science & Technology, Panel

7:00pm CST

From One Planet to Another
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Butterfield
SF novels often depict people leaving Earth to settle on another planet. Wouldn't a better choice be to settle a space station or some other habitat less like the planet we just left?
Moderators
avatar for W. A. Thomasson

W. A. Thomasson

I obtained a PhD in biochemistry but, lacking the patience for scientific research, switched into science/medical writing. Now retired, I have recently completed a first novel, a sword and sorcery work titled The Whip of Abadur, and am currently seeking a publisher. I am interested... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins

Physicist. Interested in astronomy, spaceflight, history of science, history of science fiction, weird aviation, and, of course, various corners of physics. Approaching 50 years in SF fandom. Attended Windycon 3.
avatar for Richard Chwedyk

Richard Chwedyk

Writer, Teacher
Nebula winner; Hugo, Sturgeon and Rhysling award nominee. Adjunct Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago, where I've taught Science Fiction Writing, Fantasy Writing, Science Fiction, and Tolkien, among other courses. I've been involved in convention writing workshops... Read More →
avatar for RhymesWithCamer

RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
DR
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Butterfield
  Science & Technology, Panel
 
Sunday, November 10
 

10:00am CST

AI: The Internet Side of Artificial Intelligence.
Sunday November 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Windsor
What can our assistants do for us in public & private?
Speakers
GS
Sunday November 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Windsor
  Science & Technology, Panel

11:00am CST

A Tour of the Universe with Christian Ready
Sunday November 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
There's so much going on here, we've programmed him for 90 minutes instead of the usual hour. But the universe is big... Really big.




Speakers
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
Sunday November 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Science & Technology

2:00pm CST

Europa Clipper: NASA Investigates an Icy Ocean
Sunday November 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Hunt
Europa, one of Jupiter's four biggest moons, appears to harbor a liquid ocean not far beneath its bright, icy surface. Is there life there? NASA plans to fly the Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit Jupiter and, making frequent flybys of Europa, will study the satellite's geology, composition, and subsurface ocean. Learn about the mission, its scientific objectives, and the suite of sophisticated instruments it will employ in the decade to come.

Speakers
avatar for Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins

Physicist. Interested in astronomy, spaceflight, history of science, history of science fiction, weird aviation, and, of course, various corners of physics. Approaching 50 years in SF fandom. Attended Windycon 3.
Sunday November 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Hunt
  Science & Technology, Panel

2:00pm CST

Research in the Internet Age
Sunday November 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Ogden
What are some reliable sources of online information? How to tell reliable sources from the questionable postings on Wikipedia.
Moderators
avatar for Lisa Moe
Speakers
avatar for Ray Tabler

Ray Tabler

Author, Science Fiction You Can Enjoy
My aim is to write science fiction you can enjoy. So far that's manifested as what I call Light Space Opera. Imagine Starship Troopers, hijacked by Monty Python, or space opera as produced by Gilbert and Sullivan, while bankrolled and bullied by Flo Ziegfeld. Additional links:Ray's... Read More →
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Chris Gerrib

Chris Gerrib

Chris Gerrib admits to being a bit obsessed with Mars, but in a healthy way – all three books of his Pirate Series are set on Mars. Chris lives in the Chicago suburbs and still has a day job in IT. He holds degrees in history and business from the University of Illinois and Southern... Read More →
Sunday November 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Ogden
  Science & Technology, Panel