Kelly McCorkendale is a dog-lover, avid quilter, and occasional creative writer who loves the color orange and boycotts cable (except Game of Thrones because, well, what if winter is coming!?). After college, she realized poets weren’t in demand, so she shipped off to Madagascar with Peace Corps. Since then, she’s found a niche working on health systems in Africa but has a long-list of life tasks yet to be fulfilled--such as perform blackmail, learn a trade, and become a competitive eater. She has an MA in International Education, believes rice is the elixir of life, and, in high school, won the best supporting actress honor for the state of Missouri. She may also recite poetry (her first love) when imbibing in alcohol.
On Monday at 11:30AM, the Science Track presented panelists from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DOD), and academia to discuss the broad strokes of receiving or applying for government funding generally and specific to science. As an overview, the panelists stressed that the U.S. Government (USG) is the largest supporter of science and research and development (R&D)… Read more →
On Sunday at 11:30AM, Dragon Con’s Space Track brought together a slate of recent NASA staff to talk about working at NASA, which saw a new Administrator—and even wildfires—shake things up at the storied agency this year. A.C. Charania, Scott G. Edgington, Les Johnson, Trina L. Ray, and Kim Steadman provided insight into not just the challenges but also their… Read more →
On Friday at 11:30AM, Dragon Con’s Digital Media Track presented a lively panel on Twitch with tried-and-true content creators giving their best advice on how to set oneself up for “Steaming Beyond Video Games” successfully. Here are their best tips and tricks: Good luck out there!
In the world of celebrity, John Cleese occupies rarefied air: Living Legend. Monty Python member. Fawlty Towers proprietor. Knight of the Round Table. Minister of Silly Walks. And sure enough, as moderator Stephanie Crugnola introduced him Saturday at 1PM in the Marriott Atrium Ballroom, he shambled on stage, looking a little lost before he sat and said, “That was my… Read more →
Giancarlo Esposito brought his water-smooth voice to the Marriott Atrium Ballroom on Friday evening at 5:30PM, and as a man who often wields it to turn the most mundane words into a cutting threat, he showed that he also loves using it for good; a positive, affirming man ready and willing to inspire and empower whoever needs it. Sitting beside… Read more →
Patrick Warburton brought all the good feelings Friday at 4PM in the Hilton Salon. His iconic deep voice, his family, and his love of Disney were all on full display as he answered fan questions and talked with moderator Crispy, who asked what geeks him out. Turns out, its Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Warburton described Vedder a sweet person… Read more →
Kayvan Novak stormed the stage in the Westin Peachtree Ballroom on Friday at 1PM, arms raised, and vampire fangs bared. Behind him, Harvey Guillen slinked past, sat, and waited for the applause to end. Guillen quietly deadpanned: “Anywhere he goes, I go.” Applause erupted again, because if you know What We Do in the Shadows, you know this entrance captures… Read more →
On Sunday at 2:30PM on the Fan Track Channel, the Science Track presented “Virtual: The Science of D&D Monsters,” led by paleontologist and professional Dungeon Master Trevor Valle. He asked panelists Lali DeRosier (science teacher), Torrey Stenmark (organic chemist and costumer), and Stephen Granade (physicist and director of the science track) to roll for initiative to identify the science behind… Read more →
