The following Schedule is for MAIN PROGRAMMING AT THE MCWANE, in the Rushton Science Theater, unless noted otherwise and is currently TENTATIVE and is subject to change/evolve, before or during the convention, so please check for updates upon arrival.

Friday, May 21

4:00 PM  "Science of Space Flight" with Dr. Travis Taylor.  Sometimes you do have to know a little bit of science in order to fly in space.  Dr. Taylor will break it down for us in a unique way, so we all can learn a bit about the Science of Space Flight.

5:30 PM  "Jabberwocky Theater" with Dr. Travis Taylor and John Ringo.  One of the best selling series in a long time.  Come and discuss one of the most enjoyable and adventurous series to be released in recent memory and find out what a Jabberwocky has to do with it all.

7:00 PM  "3 Ringo Circus" with John Ringo.  Come and meet one of the best selling authors today and learn about all the different series he has going on currently and learn all about a new trilogy that has just begun!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

10:30 AM  "Digital Art" with Frank Amthor and Sam Flegal.  Learn how to use digital software to create 3-D art, and also get tips on printing, files, resolution, and some associated PhotoShop

1:00 PM  "Battlestar Galactica and beyond" with Michael Hogan.  Hear "war stories" from the man himself, "Colonel Tigh" and see what else Michael Hogan has been up to and what's in his future!

2:00 PM  "The ecological impacts of rapid climate warming on the Antarctic Peninsula" with Dr. James B. McClintock.  The presentation begins with an overview of the dramatic changes in the physical environment that are taking place along the Antarctic Peninsula that are related to climate warming.  Included are dramatic increases in the rates of glacial recession, increases in major ice sheet breakouts and a reduction in the duration and extent of the the annual sea ice. The presentation then turns to addressing the impacts of these changes on marine life, covering everything from the smallest of plankton to the largest of whales.  The presentation ends with a discussion of a model system that demonstrates it is possible to bring nations together to modify their behaviors to rectify anthropogenically-mediated global changes in climate.

3:00 PM "Marvel vs. DC Jeopardy" with Van Plexico.  Prizes! Fun! Humiliation! Van Plexico hosts his wildly poplar quiz game! We strongly advise you to get there early to get a seat in the game, it fills quickly!  (1.5 - 2 hours)

5:00 PM  "The Quantum Mechanics of Thought" with Dr. Travis Taylor.  A serious discussion and presentation by Dr. Travis Taylor.  As the title implies, expect it to be very thought provoking.

6:00 PM  "Legacy of the Aldenata" with John Ringo.  Wondering what is up with the Posleen?  Come and find out from the creator himself!

8:00 PM  "P.A.R.D.O.N.ing of Ringo" with John Ringo Ringo (and other assorted "legal team" associates) A "roasting" of John Ringo, for various reasons - all in good fun - Not for Kids (Will run for 1.5hrs)

Sunday, May 23, 2010

10:00 AM  "The Doctor Will See You Now..." with John Billingsley.  Recurrant Rash? Coming down with Orion Sonant Syndrome? Or do you simply have a Tribble stuck *CENSORED*? Well, this is not the panel for you because this is an in depth Q&A with Doctor Phlox himself, John Billingsley. Enjoy the stories from his grand and varied career as a master entertainer, he may even let you ask a question or two.

11:00 AM  "Buck Rogers & beyond" with Gil Gerard and Erin Gray.   Gil Gerard and Erin Gray will revisit their days on Buck Rogers and then discuss current projects, interests, and activities in which they are working.

12:30 PM  Charity Auction for the Lakeshore Foundation.  (2 hours)