ConArchives > WillyCon 3 (March 16-18, 2001)

— Guests of Honor:

Author: Julie E. Czerneda
Artist: Frank Wu
Fan(s): Pfeiffer Family

— The Convention Poster

— Electronic Photo Album from the convention (opens in a new window)

— Julie E. Czerneda's Opening Ceremonies Remarks (reproduced with permission)

— Programming Samples:

• Writer's Workshop - Julie E. Czerneda
• Painting for Beginners - Frank Wu
• Frank and Julie met with WSC classes pertaining to their respective fields. Frank even perused the portfolios of some upper-level art students and gave them suggestions.
• "Exploring Societal Concerns & Issues Using Science Fiction" - Julie E. Czerneda
• "The Business of Being a Science Fiction Illustrator" - Frank Wu
• "How to get published (or NOT published)" - Julie E. Czerneda
• A Four-Part Series on the Mars Direct Plan for the Colonization of Mars:
  • “Becoming a Space Faring Society” - Dr. Todd Young, WSC
  • “The Effects of Space on Human Physiology” - Dr. Steve Glass, WSC
  • “Chemistry of the Mars Direct Plan” - Dr. Paul Karr, WSC
  • “Exobiology: The possibility of life on Mars” - Dr. Barbara Hayford, WSC
• "Is Global Warming Science or Science Fiction?" - Dr. Mark Hammer, WSC
• “Atmospheric Phenomenon” - Dr. Kevin Lee, UNL
• “The Creative Processes of Illustration” - Frank Wu
• Workshop for Science Educators of Northeast Nebraska – “Using Science Fiction to Develop Scientific Literacy and Integrating Language
  Arts and Sciences” - Julie E. Czerneda
• "E-Zine and Small-Press Publishing: Tips and Tricks for Getting Published" - Terry Hickman & Trent Walters
• "Xenobiology: The Study of Alien Life Forms" - Dr. Barbara Hayford, Ph.D., WSC
• Children's Programming: Sci Fi Fantasy Origami; Food Puppets; etc. - Kathy & Michelle
• And of course, gaming, planetarium show, art show/auction, and other assorted fun activities!