From Star Wars to Star Trek, H.G. Wells to Ray Bradbury -- all use science as a basis for their stories. Local professor and author Dr. Jack Stocker will discuss his new book, Chemistry and Science Fiction, at the 218th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. James Gunn, scriptwriter for the television series "The Fugitive," says in the book's introduction: "Every author of serious science fiction passes along to readers a belief in the importance of science, and the possibilities for drama and excitement in a scientific environment. I hope this is only the first of a series of books about the relationship between science and science fiction."
Who : Dr. Jack H. Stocker
University of New Orleans
Professor emeritus, chemistry
What : Chemistry and Science Fiction
Presentation and book signing
When : Monday, August 23, 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Where : Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Halls B1 and B2
ACS Membership Booth 636
A nonprofit organization with a membership of nearly 159,000 chemists and chemical engineers, the American Chemical Society publishes scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences, and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio. ( http://www.acs.org )