Context is a friendly convention focused on speculative fiction literature and related games, comics and films.
If you enjoy manga, anime, science fiction, fantasy, or horror, you'll find plenty to entertain you at this convention.
Our 2010 GoHs will include Tobias Buckell; there will be many other guests.
Context will be held August 27-29, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Doubletree Hotel.
The Science and the Future Symposium will feature talks and presentations by a variety of scientists. In the past, the Symposium took place on Friday and Sunday, but this year, we're going to be offering science programming throughout the weekend.
FRI 8:00pm Academic Publishing
What is it? How do you find opportunities? How do you make yourself better?
FRI 9:00pm From Science Fiction to Science Fact - Humans to Mars
The Mars Society expects us to get off the dime and settle Mars - and is ready to show the process.
SAT 10:00am Skeptical About Global Warming Skeptics
Is the global temperature decreasing as skeptics claim? A presentation by an OSU scientist referencing much pertinent information from recent studies.
SAT noon The Weird World of Science
Rob Pyatt brings his skewed view of science for your entertainment.
SAT 1:00pm Why The FDA Thinks Cheerios Is A Drug
Adventures in the herb and supplement industry.
SAT 8:00pm Global Climate Change Impacts For The USA
A comprehensive scientific report on current and pending impacts of global climate change in the United States, and why it is important to act
now, rather than later, to minimize those impacts.
SUN noon What Are The Global GreenPrint's Energy Recommendations?
The energy situation in the world today.
SUN 1:00pm Playing with DNA and the Human Genome
In this interractive session, we'll tour the human and neandertal genomes,identify some genomic sequences specific to those attending, and translate everyone's names into genetic code.
If you want, you can take a look at the science presentations offered in the past.