{"id":2322,"date":"2015-04-21T16:30:55","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T21:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2015.penguicon.org\/?p=2322"},"modified":"2015-04-21T16:30:55","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T21:30:55","slug":"panel-preview-a-few-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2015.penguicon.org\/?p=2322","title":{"rendered":"Panel Preview: A Few Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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All of our programming staff worked hard to bring you some amazing panels and events for this year. \u00a0However, with over 500 hours worth of programming it would be easy to get lost in all there is to do and see. \u00a0Here are a few panels and events that you may want to check out.<\/p>\n

Check out the rest of the programming <\/a>that will be happening this year. \u00a0If you want to know when these events are happening you can see various versions of the schedule on the This Year At Penguicon <\/a>page.<\/p>\n

Flirting for Geeks<\/h3>\n

Come learn how to (and how not to) flirt from some of our local fandom\u2019s biggest flirts. Not only is it laugh-out-loud funny, it\u2019s an irreverent and honest reflection of love, sex, and fandom. Find ways to woo, methods for making friends, and how to avoid being that creepy guy that we all talk about between conventions.<\/p>\n

Philosophy in Anime<\/h3>\n

Sword Art Online asks us \u201c\u201dIs the real world virtual?\u201d\u201d Ghost in the Shell asks us \u201c\u201dWho has a soul, and what makes us human (or cyborg)?\u201d\u201d Avatar asks us \u201c\u201dWhat is good?\u201d\u201d while Psyco-Pass asks us \u201c\u201dWhen is society a trap?\u201d\u201d Come explore these thought-provoking questions posed by Anime!<\/p>\n

Silicone Casting for Cheap Bastards<\/h3>\n

Have you wanted to make stuff out of silicone, but don\u2019t want to buy the expensive stuff? In this panel you will learn how to mold silicone things out of cheap and easily obtainable silicone caulk and cornstarch. We will cover the entire process from plaster casting to the silicone mixture and casting. Limited amounts of casting materials will be available. Bring small items to mold in plaster, then cast in silicone. Spots are limited \u2013 please sign up at Ops!<\/p>\n

Penguicon Robot Build<\/h3>\n

Come help design and build a robot during the convention. Donations may be accepted depending on the robot design. No skill necessary to help but prior experience would be useful. Useful skills include familiarity with microcontrollers, structural design, costume design, programming, graphic design, and logic!<\/p>\n

LN2 Fantasy and Science Fiction Ice Cream<\/h3>\n

Liquid nitrogen \u201c\u201dice cream\u201d\u201d featuring flavors found in your favorite Fantasy and Science Fiction Universes: Butterbeer, Pangalactic Gargleblaster, and Sonic Screwdriver. These flavors all include alcohol \u2013 21+ only.<\/p>\n

PowerPoint Improv<\/h3>\n

Volunteer presenters pick a slide deck they\u2019ve never seen before from a list of titles on a variety of topics, and improv a comedic or serious presentation for up to 5 minutes. They don\u2019t have to stick to the slides, as they\u2019re just a prop! Audience members then ask questions about each presentation, or about the price of tea in China \u2014 they can improv, too! As improvisations accumulate, we can build off each others\u2019 topics and Q&A sessions. Come play with us!<\/p>\n

Friendship at the Speed of Sound<\/h3>\n

Meeting people can be difficult and sometimes impossible to do as an adult. This is especially true if you find social settings overwhelming. Come to this panel to meet other attendees in an informal setting. Find people with similar interests to hang with while you are at the con. Conversation starters will be provided.<\/p>\n

So You Want to be a Manager<\/h3>\n

Ah, the glamorous life of a manager! Or is it? Come hear a few voices \u201c\u201dfrom the trenches\u201d\u201d talk about what it\u2019s really like to lead a team, what the job actually entails and some of the horrible \u2013 and horribly funny \u2013 stories of uncomfortable and embarrassing tasks we as managers have had to complete.<\/p>\n

The World Around You Is Not What It Seems\u2026<\/h3>\n

A WAR is being fought right HERE right NOW. The fate of all humanity is in your hands. You look up from your phone: is that guy on the corner just walking his dog, or is he an Ingress Agent from the other side about to attack your neighborhood? Meet at Lawrence University courtyard to learn new skills and gain experience playing ingress for your faction. If you want to carpool, meet at the fountain in the lobby at 4:45. If you drive over, meet at Ockham\u2019s Wedge sculpture in the enter of the quad area near the Taubman Student Services Center at 5:00.<\/p>\n

Performance\u00a0Mikey Mason:<\/h3>\n

Mikey (She Don\u2019t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full\u00ad-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius\/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy\u2019s Blastr.com, Time Magazine\u2019s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances both on NBC and at the legendary House Of Blues, headlined on all four coasts and performed at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, Geek Media Expo, Browncoat Ball, and RPG conventions across the US.<\/p>\n

So This is Your First Penguicon?<\/h3>\n

Our chair, Nuri, will talk about how he first joined Penguicon, and give you a tour of what\u2019s awesome (everything!) here. If you\u2019re new to Penguicon and you want to get to know the event, this is the panel for you!<\/p>\n

Better Living Through Neuroprosthetics<\/h3>\n

Cynthia Chestek, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering for the University of Michigan, will talk about the wide range and scope of neural prostheses already on the market, and where we are today relative to where science fiction had imagined we might be.<\/p>\n

The Future of Bionics<\/h3>\n

In the beginning, bionics were expensive things sold by large companies. Now, we\u2019re 3D printing them for less than a fancy dinner, and soon, we\u2019re going to be controlling them with our minds! What will the future hold for people who use these devices to make their lives richer? Will we be bionic people? Will we be better\u2026stronger\u2026faster?<\/p>\n

Retro Gaming<\/h3>\n

Come Play!:Come relive your youth as you play away the hours on a collection of retro gaming systems, including Atari 2600, NES, SNES and many others.<\/p>\n

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