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Teaching Science Through Science Fiction
Oct. 6th, 2019 09:09 pmThe Joys of Science Through SF at Portland State
I lucked out when Portland State physics professor Jay Nadeau needed someone to replace her as instructor for Science Through Science Fiction and, amazingly, I got the gig! Going into the second of week of class, it is super fun with a diverse group of students whose majors range from biochemistry to theater, all united by enthusiasm and insight into how science operates in our society as seen through the lens of science fiction. Right now, we are looking at Kim Stanley Robinson's Aurora, which I've praised here before. Here's where I get utopian: this class really gives me hope for what people can do when different talents and interests get together to do good.
I lucked out when Portland State physics professor Jay Nadeau needed someone to replace her as instructor for Science Through Science Fiction and, amazingly, I got the gig! Going into the second of week of class, it is super fun with a diverse group of students whose majors range from biochemistry to theater, all united by enthusiasm and insight into how science operates in our society as seen through the lens of science fiction. Right now, we are looking at Kim Stanley Robinson's Aurora, which I've praised here before. Here's where I get utopian: this class really gives me hope for what people can do when different talents and interests get together to do good.
