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The Skepchick Network is ready for Science! Photo by Fizzixrat<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Once again, the Skepchick<\/a> Network will be hosting SkepchickCON<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0at\u00c2\u00a0CONvergence<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0over July 4th weekend in Minneapolis. We will have\u00c2\u00a0four full days of\u00c2\u00a0panels about\u00c2\u00a0science, social justice, feminism and whole lot of geekery.<\/p>\n

The Skepchicks\u00c2\u00a0will also be hosting smaller group discussions, activities and a low-stimulus party in the Skepchick Space Lab<\/a> during the day and \u00c2\u00a0(generally) louder and more crowded but still accessible parties in the evening.<\/p>\n

Can’t go, but want to support us and get something awesome in the bargain?\u00c2\u00a0We have some great\u00c2\u00a0SkepchickCON Auctions<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0going on right now, including one for a\u00c2\u00a0Furiosa belt crest by Ryan Consell<\/a>,\u00c2\u00a0signed art prints by Amy Davis Roth<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0and (for those who will be at the con) a\u00c2\u00a0cosplay photoshoot at CONvergence with Jamie Bernstein<\/a>, among other things.<\/p>\n

Join us! Or if you can’t join us in person, join us on the hashtag:\u00c2\u00a0#cvg2015<\/a>. Often Skepchick panels end up using panel-specific hashtags, but we generally use the convention hashtag as well, so\u00c2\u00a0that should be your first stop.<\/p>\n

Here’s my schedule for the con.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0I’ll be talking about all manner of science, Marvel geekery, art and dystopian media, and in between I’ll be costuming, hanging out with awesome geeks and trying to catch all of the other fabulous panels on the\u00c2\u00a0full schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Good Science Can Make a Movie Better<\/a>
\nThursday, July 2nd – 8:30 – 9:30pm – Doubletree Atrium 4
\nAt what point is suspension of disbelief not a good enough reason to mess up the science? What movies have good examples of getting the science right, and how does this make the movie better?
\nPanelists:\u00c2\u00a0Jennifer Ouellette<\/a>, Renate Fiora, Sean Sullivan, Raychelle Burks<\/a>, Emily Finke<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Monster Madness<\/a>
\nThursday, July 2, 10:00 – 11:00pm – Doubletree Atrium 6
\nWho will be victorious in a post-apocalyptic tournament for monster domination? We’ll pit zombies vs. vampires, aliens vs. mutants, and more in head-to-head debates. The audience will choose the winner of each round and ultimately the victor.
\nPanelists:Brianne Bilyeu<\/a>, Emily Finke<\/a>, Raychelle Burks<\/a> (mod), Jennifer Ouellette<\/a>, Rebecca Watson<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Marvel Movie Round-Up<\/a>
\nFriday July 3 12:30 – 1:30pm – Doubletree Atrium 6
\nSince this time last year, we’ve seen talking raccoons, killer robots, the Scarlet Witch, and announcements for the films up through 2019! Join us for an hour of pure geekery on Marvel’s latest offerings and speculation about their future.
\nPanelists: John Seavey, Emily Finke, Dan Wallace, Romeo Azar, Christopher Jones<\/em><\/p>\n

Art After the Apocalypse<\/a> Friday July 3, 2:00 – 3:00pm – Doubletree Atrium 3
\nA review of the role of artists in apocalyptic fiction and a speculative journey into the value and nature of art at the dusk of humankind.
\nPanelists:\u00c2\u00a0Beth Voigt<\/a>, Ryan Consell<\/a>, Celia Yost<\/a>, Emily Finke<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Science vs. Religion in Dystopia<\/a>
\nFriday July 3, 2015 5:00 – 6:00pm – Doubletree Atrium 4
\nAuthors like Philip Pullman, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien have often pitted religion against science, blatantly or through symbolism. How do these authors tilt their respective playing fields? How do their dystopian portrayals of the “other side” compare?
\nPanelists:\u00c2\u00a0PZ Myers<\/a>, Heina Dadabhoy<\/a>, Emily Finke<\/a>, Cassandra Phoenix<\/a>, Jairus Durnett<\/em><\/p>\n

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2<\/a>
\nSaturday July 4, 2015 5:00 – 6:00pm Doubletree Atrium 7
\nWard’s in jail, Coulson’s losing it, Skye’s got daddy issues, Fitz has brain damage, and Simmons is deep undercover. And that’s in Episode 1! Join us for an hour of discussing Season Two of Marvel’s spy drama.
\nPanelists: Daren Johnson, Emily Finke, Marty Farley, Josie Browning, Cetius d’Raven<\/em><\/p>\n

Cult of Talent<\/a>
\nSaturday July 4, 2015 8:30pm – 9:30pm – Doubletree Edina
\nJoin Mad Art Lab in a discussion about how the language of genius and talent discourages people from trying new things and undercuts the effort and time involved in developing artistic skill.
\nPanelists:Emily Finke<\/a>, Ryan Consell<\/a> (mod), Celia Yost<\/a>, Beth Voigt<\/a>, Amy Roth<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Diversity in Dystopian Creators<\/a>
\nSunday July 5, 2015 9:30 – 10:30am – Doubletree Atrium 2
\nWe have a diversity of dystopian characters, but still little diversity of creators. Beyond Octavia Butler, where is the next generation of POC\/PWD\/GLBTQ creators and how can we as fans promote them?
\nPanelists: Emily Finke, Jennifer Cross<\/em><\/p>\n

Dystopian Planet<\/a>
\nSunday July 5, 2015 2:00pm – 3:00pm – Doubletree Plaza 1
\nHow many ways can we make the world unlivable? Without clean water, air, and land. people suffer and societies can collapse. Climate change poses enormous threats. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll examine fictional accounts and the real threats we face from environmental harm.
\nPanelists:Benny Vimes<\/a>, Jamie Bernstein<\/a>, Emily Finke<\/a>, Stephanie Zvan<\/a> (mod), Maggie Koerth-Baker<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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