Two Panels
1:00 PM - The Making of Futuristic Props and Costumes
Moderator: Ramie Tateishi
Panelists: Malaki Keller, Brian Uiga
From space-age vehicles and gadgets to futuristic uniforms and high tech armor, props and costumes play a key role in bringing the worlds of science fiction film and television to life. Come and learn how science-related fields such as material engineering, computer science, color theory, and others play a role in the conception, design, and fabrication of these essential components of some of your favorite fantastic fictional realms.
2:00 PM - Timey-Wimey Robotics and Biotechnology in Doctor Who
Moderator: Mark Glassy
Panelists: Monica Carson, David Lo, Eric Leonardis
Robotics are a cornerstone of science fiction, which in turn inspires real-life scientists and engineers. The futuristic robots and biotechnology of Doctor Who, from K9 to Cybermen, enable society to consider both the applications and implications of similar tech. Our panelists will discuss how Doctor Who’s stories of artificial intelligence, cyborgs, and other “upgrades” match up with our future and analyze the relationship between science fiction and real-life scientific advances.
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