Cloud storage is cheap and plentiful, but it's on the internet, and your photos or other valuable files aren't guaranteed to not be lost or used for others' ends. We'll talk about why how you can build your own file server, even for non-techies! Participants: Scott Saunders
Explore the basics of having solar installed on your property and how they are enhanced by batteries. How to find reliable installers and accurate information. How EVs fit into the mix & how my car performed during this last winter's sub-zero cold snaps. Participants: Mickie Erickson
Made your first corset or two and now you're hooked? Come learn about different construction methods and how to perfect the fit of your corset! Participants: Hardly Plastic, Sara Spookystitch (mod)
Dr. Jim Kakalios, physicist, and Chris Kluwe, retired NFL punter, will discuss and demonstrate the physics of kicking (punting) a football. Participants: James Kakalios, Chris Kluwe
In 1867, a convicted killer received a presidential commutation. Known as the vampire pardon, how did the breathless reporting on a bloodthirsty vampire with friends in the White House come to be? Original research will try to crack this coffin case open! Participants: Brian Forrest
Pasta Aliens, grade school Crash Bandicoot, and the long long legend of Segata Sanshiro are just scratching the surface of the funniest commercials from Japan. Come see a curated hour of oddities. Participants: Viga
Join two-time World Fantasy and Rhysling Award-winning author C.S.E. Cooney in a bazaar of tips, tool, and methods to build the world and myths of your very own story in any medium. Participants: C.S.E. Cooney, Kyle B Dekker (mod)
The local nonprofit GPS exists to support our local fan community. Find out how they can connect you to your fandoms and grow partnerships. Learn about their events and activities. Participants: Natasha Jo Krentz, Jo Ackerman, Ann Roubik
Diverse geeks in elected office? Yes, please! Join elected nerds--from mayor to school board--as they share how fandom and culture shape their leadership. From Raya to Wonder Woman, we lead with imagination. Q&A included. The future is ours to create! Participants: Michelle Pettway, Laurel Deneen, Heidi Garrido, Amáda Márquez Simula (mod)
Former Guest of Honor Dr. James Kakalios gives a talk based on his upcoming book, The Physics of Superheroes: Hollywood Edition: An All-New Exploration of the Multiverse, the Quantum Realm, and Everything In-Between. Participants: James Kakalios
Stories are written across many mediums: novels, poems, plays, lyrics, and so much more. In what ways are these processes the same and what are the key ways they are different? Participants: C.S.E. Cooney, Kyle B Dekker (mod)
Learn the basics of making a tailored jacket, like padstitching, making and installing a canvas front, installing a full lining, and more! We’ll also discuss how to apply these techniques to other projects and learn some machine sewing shortcuts. Participants: Sara Spookystitch
Whether you've been writing for a few months or for decades, the burnout's real. Permission to play and taking pleasure in the process can reinvigorate your joy in the work of writing. Participants: C.S.E. Cooney, Kyle B Dekker (mod)
Presented by The DreamStitcher (who has over 40 years of professional sewing experience), she will give you information about sewing costumes that you can't always find on the internet. She's done all the "mistakes" so you don't have to! Participants: Rae Lundquist (mod), Elizabeth Sloan, Gerald Dagle
