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325 5th Avenue N at Seattle Center EMPMUSEUM.ORG GEEKGIRLCON CON HOURS: SATURDAY 9 AM TO 11 PM & SUNDAY 9 AM TO 7 PM STAFF Welcome to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Amanda Powter
2015 BOARD MEMBERS Welcome to GeekGirlCon ’15! You have made it to Episode V. Yes, it is our ffth-annual con. Five Kristine Hassell, President years! It has been an incredible journey in our continuing mission to celebrate the contributions of Jennifer K Stuller, Vice President women and girls to all things nerdy and geeky. It has been tough, sometimes frustrating, always Terra Clarke Olsen, Treasurer rewarding work so far, and we are eager and excited to take the next major steps in the GeekGirlCon Meg Humphrey, Secretary journey. We have made some incredible strides this year in our organization and are happy to look Laura Lucas forward to the best GeekGirlCon so far. Katrina Lehto Sharon Feliciano We remain a 100% volunteer-run and nonproft organization.We continue to strive for a more diverse and representative lineup of contributors, panels, workshops, and activities. Our programming MARKETING team established a curation committee and a data-driven process that aligned our evaluation of Allison Borngesser submissions with our mission statement and values. The variety and depth of the content this year is Christabelle Granadosin a testament to the strength of this community. Danielle Gahl Emily Hendrickson We are again excited to welcome fun and geeky businesses, schools, and other vendors to our Eugene Sasaki exhibitor foor and artists to our artist alley. The DIY Science Zone had even more acts of whimsy to JC Lau raise the full amount it needed to fund great hands-on science experiments. GeekGirlConnections Josh Weiner helps build bridges to the career and mentorship opportunities that inspire us to be geeky every day. Kathryn Storm Kristine Hassell The gaming team has put together an entire foor of wonder -- they have exceeded even the high Laurel McJannet standards set in previous years to bring the joy and discovery of storytelling, role-playing, world- Liane Behrens building, painting, strategizing, and exploration. And if you need a break, fnd a quiet corner or pop Rabecca Rocha up to Introvert Alley where you can just sit. And not talk. Sarah Grant Sheila Sadeghi We hope you will consider contributing to GeekGirlCon as a stafer, volunteer, donor, or board member Shiboo Blalack this coming year. And of course, please join us again next year for GeekGirlCon ‘16 on October 8 and Stephanie Hawn 9 and throughout the year at our many events.Thank you for being part of GeekGirlCon these past Winter Downs fve years. Have an incredible time! OPERATIONS We would love to hear more about your thoughts on it, what you would like to see in future, and why Melodie Hardwick you came. Please consider flling out our feedback survey: http://geekgirlcon.com/con/survey. Amy Gembala Amy Sharp Josh Michaels TABLE OF CONTENTS Rose Minier How To Have a Great Weekend ...... 2 DIY Science Zone ...... 21 PROGRAMMING Code of Conduct...... 3 Special Events ...... 24 AND EVENTS Adrienne Fox Conference Center Maps ...... 4 Contributors ...... 25 Alyssa Jones Exhibitor Hall Map ...... 6 GeekGirlConnections ...... 27 Andy Munich Artist Alley Map ...... 7 Saturday Gaming Schedule ...... 30 Colette Taylor Denee McCloud Programming Schedule ...... 8-9 Sunday Gaming Schedule ...... 31 Maddy Vonhoff Sponsorship ...... 16 Special Thanks...... 34 Marguerite Cottrell Meagan Malone Mikey Brandt Raychelle Burks MISSION STATEMENT Seven Debord GeekGirlCon celebrates and honors the legacy of women contributing to science and technology; comics, arts, and literature; and game play and game design by connecting geeky women worldwide and creating community to foster continued growth of women in geek culture through events. PHOTO BY DANNY NGAN STAY INFORMED We have strived to provide you with the most accurate infor- There is a GeekGirlCon “ofcial” photo booth on the second mation possible in this program booklet, including guest infor- foor of the Conference Center. Please feel free to visit to have mation, maps and directories, and full convention schedules. your photo taken, either by yourself or with other attendees. Please be aware that all guest appearances, panels, workshops, and other events are subject to change up to and through the GeekGirlCon ’15 has a team of photographers roaming the Con- days of the convention. ference Center during the convention. These photographers are volunteers, and their photographs will appear on GeekGirlCon’s Download the Guidebook app on your mobile device for the Flickr page sometime after the convention’s conclusion. most up-to-date information about GeekGirlCon ’15. Videography is not permitted during stage presentations/panels Please note: Cell phone and Wi-Fi service is not guaranteed at unless previously approved by all the presenters and panelists, the Conference Center so it is highly recommended you set a and we ask that you please turn your fash of for any photo- place and time to meet with friends and family before you scat- graphs. ter to see all the guests and panels. Please note: You may ask for and obtain a sticker for your SHOPPING namebadge and a form to opt out of photography and videog- There are many amazing vendors and artists at GeekGirlCon raphy at GeekGirlCon ’15. GeekGirlCon will do everything in its ’15. Directories and maps of the Exhibitor Hall and Artist Alley power to exclude these attendees from photographs and videos are provided on pages 6-7. taken during the convention.
PHOTO & VIDEO POLICY If you see a picture or video containing your likeness on our website or any of our afliated websites (Facebook, Twitter, You- GeekGirlCon ’15’s photography and videography policy goes Tube, our RSS Feed, or our Meetup page), you have the right to hand in hand with our Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy. contact us and ask for its immediate removal. Always ask permission to photograph or video anyone at the convention. This includes all attendees, panelists, moderators, ACCESSIBILITY exhibitors, GeekGirlCon Agents, and especially cosplayers. GeekGirlCon is dedicated to providing a fun and entertaining ATTIRE IS NOT CONSENT. experience for all its attendees, including those with disabilities. If you need special accommodations, please check with a staf HOW TO HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND GREAT A HAVE TO HOW Every person has the right to say “no” to a photograph or video member or Agent, or go to the Information Booth located on request. Penalties for pursuit of permission after a person says Level 1. See the map on page 4 for location. “no” are clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct. FIRST AID Do not stop to take photographs in the aisles of the Exhibitors The EMT ofce is located next door to the Information Booth on Floor, in Artist Alley, or in the Games Dungeon without checking Level 1. See the map on page 4 for location. Please see a staf the trafc fow around you. Blocking aisles can lead to personal member or Agent for additional assistance. injury or damage to displays, art, and games.
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GeekGirlCon strives to provide a safe and welcoming place where everyone is comfortable, respected, and can be themselves. All attendees are expected to treat other attendees, contributors, performers, staf, and the general public with respect. Therefore, physically or verbally harassing behavior is not tolerated.
These policies are reviewed and updated each year prior to the annual GeekGirlCon convention.
HARASSMENT POLICY times to be admitted to the convention or events during con- The following will be considered harassment: physical or ver- vention weekend. bal threats; unwelcome attention; stalking; pushing, shoving, or 3. We reserve the right to ask you to leave the convention or use of physical force; behavior that creates a disturbance or events if you are acting outside the code of conduct. is dangerous, including lewd or generally ofensive behavior or 4. Cosplay & Weapons Policy language; using sexually explicit or ofensive language or con- • Please abide by our weapons policy: All weapons must be duct; excessive profanity; obscene gestures; use of racial, reli- non-working. No functioning projectile weapons—includ- gious, sexual, gender, ability, ethnic slurs, or any other behavior ing water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. deemed harassment by the event staf. • Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. We expect you to use good judgment. If a person tells you “no,” your business with them is done. If you • No costume is not a costume, and there are public nu- continue to attempt to have contact with that person, you may be dity laws in Washington. Please wear appropriate cloth- removed from the premises for the remainder of the event. ing in the common areas. 5. Please keep in mind that GeekGirlCon is an all-ages event. We strive to maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for chil- REMEMBER: dren and adults. 6. If you are taking photographs of attendees, please respect “No” means no. those that who not wish to be photographed or recorded by asking permission to take pictures and avoiding anyone with a “Stop” means stop. “do not photograph” sticker. Always make a direct request to the person/people you wish to photograph. “Go away” means go away. 7. Have fun, be safe, and be respectful. Live Long and Prosper.
Attire is not consent. CONSEQUENCES OF CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION GeekGirlCon reserves the right to revoke convention passes REPORTING HARASSMENT OR CONDUCT and attendance at events. If an individual is in violation of the VIOLATIONS Code of Conduct during an event, they may be barred from the We have taken steps to make it easier to report instances of of- event for an explicit amount of time or the duration of the event. fensive and/or harassing behavior. It is very important that if you If an individual breaks the law—city, state or federal—they will are being harassed or are in any way endangered, you report it be arrested. immediately. We cannot address anything that we are not made aware of and we need whatever detail can be provided, such as If a person feels they were cited or removed unfairly, they may names, badge numbers, or other descriptive information. appeal to the Executive Director, whose decision will be fnal.
If you experience or witness harassment or threatening behav- Code of Conduct revised 10/2013. Our thanks to multiple refer- ior, please fnd the nearest GeekGirlCon Agent. All GeekGirlCon ence sources and inspiration, including DragonCon and the Con Agents can be identifed via their GeekGirlCon Agent shirt. You Anti-Harassment Project. If you have any questions or feedback, may also go to the information booth on the frst foor to report please contact [email protected]. an incident. They will connect you with the GeekGirl- Con Reaction Team. If, at any time, you feel that your personal safety or the safety of others is in jeopardy, please contact the Seattle Police Department in an emergency via 911 (or 9911 from a marked Conference Center phone).
As an attendee, if you witness harassment, threatening behavior, or other inappropriate conduct, we encour- age you to speak up and say something. We want to come together as a community, look out for one an- other, and ensure everyone is treated with respect.
GENERAL CON POLICIES 1. GeekGirlCon is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, or for injuries sustained during the course of the convention. 2. You must wear your valid GeekGirlCon badge at all GeekGirlCon Reaction Team PHOTO BY SAYED ALAMY
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DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK APP ON 7 YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO! SATURDAY, OC TOB ER 1 0, 2 0 1 5 LL2 LL3 204 301 302 303 Sew Your Live at GGC: Looking Forward, More Than an NPC: 10:00 AM Own Circuit Made by You! Looking Back: It's a (Straight Changes in the White Cisgendered) Diversity in Representation Man's World Analysis of Gender 10:30 AM Speculative Fiction of Asians in Media vs. Sex: Why, and Romance Where, & Going Awesome Women Sexy vs. Sexism All the Way 11:00 AM to Read in Science Fiction Anyone Can Make Matriarchies, and Fantasy Lit Octavia's Legacy 11:30 AM Board Games (and Patriarchies, and You Should Too)! Beyond: Depicting Gender in Your Follow Your Career The Fangirls QUILTBAGs in 12:00 PM Fictional World Dreams: Wise Awaken: Nerddom: What Words from Young The Women of Representation Tabletop Loving What You Women Pursuing Star Wars Means to the Geeks Raising 12:30 PM Playtesting Hate: How to STEM Queer Community Geeks Engage with Problematic Media Women's Issues The Local Indie Inside the World of 1:00 PM in Publishing Comics Community Geek Cosmetics
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Can the Teacher Next Gen Geek Girls X-Files: Can’t 2:00 PM Search My Cell Stop Believing Phone? Student So…You Want to Fanfic and the Rights in the You Can Make A 2:30 PM Work in Tech Academy: War of Digital Age Game (Yes, You!) the Worlds? Ask the The Heroine’s The Disability 3:00 PM Astronomers! Journey: Female Politics of Daredevil Leads On the Rise Beyond Fanfiction Pockets, Purses, 3:30 PM Live: Fandom in and Potty Breaks: Performing Arts Level Up Your SATURDAY SCHEDULE SATURDAY Blind Lady Versus Building Inclusive Cosplay Design 4:00 PM Gaming Spaces & Communities 4:30 PM Using Pop Culture Women in Nerd and Fandom for Music: Redux Real Life Level Ups The Couple That Laboratory Games GeekGirlCon ‘15 Costume Contest 5:00 PM Games Together
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King of Tokyo Revealing and How to Write a In Conversation, Anita and Zoe Mechs are from 11:00 AM Tournament Concealing Good Review (and Cybertron, Femmes Identities: Cross- Why it’s Important) are from Venus: The Dressing in Anime Gendering of Robotic 11:30 AM and Manga and AI Characters
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Mystery Box Game Where No Girl Has Improv Techniques Women, Diversity, and Comics: A World Building 101: 1:00 PM Design Challenge Gone Before: for Communicating Non-Compliant Discussion About The Enhance Your Science Fiction Science Comic Book Industry Storytelling in Any Meets Feminist Medium 1:30 PM Theory
Fatness & Fandom: Stealing White People's Superheroes Diversity in STEM: 2:00 PM Reloaded The Untold Story + An Open From Stalkers to Discussion 2:30 PM Governement: How Online Surveillance Nah Babe, It’s Just Chills Freedom Overcoming Social 3:00 PM the Wind: The Fallacies to be a Validation of Better You Women’s Fears in 3:30 PM Horror
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DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK APP ON 9 YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO! kick. What speculative fction sometimes Are you tired of “egalitarian” futures where SATURDAY lacks is diversity. Ironically, what genre is 90% of leaders happen to be male? Are better suited for including characters that you sick of matriarchies where evil women 10:00 AM don’t ft the mold? In this panel, we will talk can’t wait to oppress men? Join Mythcre- about character development, with special ants for a discussion on depicting gender LOOKING FORWARD, LOOK- attention given to diversity. We will discuss equality, creating realistic matriarchies, ING BACK: CHANGES IN THE writing characters with physical and emo- and portraying patriarchies in a subversive REPRESENTATION OF ASIANS tional challenges; religious, sexual, and way. We’ll ofer tips for choosing how your IN THE MEDIA [RM301] racial diversity; and even creating cultures fctional culture approaches gender, and Can you name a female scientist? Straight and species that will challenge and reward describe destructive stereotypes we’d all from the Double X Science blog, this panel the reader. better of without. While we’re at it, we’ll highlights a number of women in the sci- JoSelle Vanderhooft, Day Al-Mohamed, rant and/or rave about franchises like ences historically and working today. The Belinda McBride Star Trek, Wheel of Time, Teen Wolf, Dis- stories of these amazing women will be cworld, Battlestar Galactica, and Game of shared with attendees. We’ll discuss the Thrones—and more! barriers these women faced in their lives ANALYSIS OF GENDER VS. SEX: Rhys Subitch, Oren Ashkenazi, Mike becoming scientists, and whether these WHY, WHERE, & GOING ALL Hernandez, Chris Winkle difculties have improved or changed. THE WAY [RM303] Bring the story of your favorite scientist to The meaning of gender and gender iden- share! tity in society has always been a topic for OCTAVIA’S LEGACY [RM303] Meris Mulalley, Kristine Hassell, JC Lau speculative fction, but now it’s more topi- Octavia Butler was a phenomenal Black cal than ever. Which books, movies, com- feminist science fction writer, intellectual, ics, and TV are handling LGBTQIA issues and visionary. Her work always centered MORE THAN AN NPC: IT’S well and which are foundering? Could we around those who are traditionally margin- A (STRAIGHT WHITE CIS- one day live in a society free from gen- alized, not as tokens but as complex cen- GENDERED) MAN’S WORLD dered expectations? Join us in a discus- tral characters who lead the way for social [RM302] sion about the distinction between sex change in the most difcult of times. Many We’re professionals who work in all kinds and gender, positive and negative exam- today are using Butler’s work as a touch- of nerdy industries—from video games to ples of trans and non-binary characters, stone to envision new just futures. Join comics to card games. Those industries and where we can go from here. Walidah Imarisha, Gabriel Teodros, Jéhan typically feature straight, white, cisgender Winter Downs, Raven Oak, Jill Seiden- Òsanyìn, and Zola Mumford for a discus- men as the heroes. But we’re not the typi- stein, Janine Southard sion about Butler, her work, her vision, and cal professionals who ft into that mold. So the exciting educational and organizing what’s it like to work in an industry that projects that continue on her legacy. keeps us in the margins as NPCs? We’re 11:00 AM Zola Mumford, Walidah Imarisha, Jéhan here to tell you! Òsanyìn, Gabriel Teodros RaeRae Sachs, Mia Gipson, Les Banks, AWESOME WOMEN TO READ PANEL DESCRIPTIONS PANEL Godfrey Harris, Bijhan Valibeigi IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FAN- TASY LIT [RM301] 12:00 PM SEW YOUR OWN CIRCUIT [LL2] Even though the guys tend to get most QUILTBAGS IN NERDDOM: In this workshop you will learn the basics of the attention in genre fction, there are WHAT REPRESENTATION of electronic circuits and put your new loads of amazing, kickass women writ- MEANS TO THE QUEER COM- knowledge to the task of sewing your own ers and characters in science fction and MUNITY [RM302] stylish light-up clothing. We’ll begin with fantasy books. Join a group of enthusias- a short introduction to electronic circuits, tic librarians who will give you a rapid-fre Did you struggle to come out, both as an and then cover how you can sew such cir- primer on women to look out for in lit, and LGBTQIA person and as a nerd? What cuits to create clothing that lights up with come out with some new recommenda- fandom helped you to break free? What LEDs (light emitting diodes). You will be tions for your reading list! are you still struggling with as a queer provided with conductive thread, sewable Whitney Winn, Misha Stone, Jackie nerd? Have you been body shamed for LEDs, sewable batteries, fabric, and tips Parker, Emily Calkins, Dawn Rutherford, crossplaying? This panel continues dis- on how to make things light up. Bring your Claire Scott cussion brought on by recent years of me- imagination and love for all things blinky! dia coverage involving increasing diversity in gaming, comics, and nerdy TV/flms. Jill Naiman, Angela Fisk, Alicia McBar- What characters did you see yourself in? ron, Constance McBarron 11:30 AM How did the history of fandoms help us get MATRIARCHIES, PATRIARCHIES, to the representations and lack thereof we 10:30 AM AND BEYOND: DEPICTING see today? What do we hope for the future GENDER IN YOUR FICTIONAL of our beloved fantastical universes? Also, DIVERSITY IN SPECULATIVE WORLD [LL3] The Legend of Korra. Because of reasons. FICTION AND ROMANCE [LL3] We’re all familiar with the archetypal char- acters of speculative fction and romance. CHECK OUT OUR LIVE TWITTER We have swashbuckling heroes and kick- COVERAGE ONLINE AND FOLLOW ass heroines. We have princesses and rapscallions and the always reliable side- @GEEKGIRLCON!
10 SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? BE SURE TO USE OUR OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #GGC15 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS We’ll share stories and discuss how we can feel more visibly included among our GEEK OUT WITH favorite realms. GEEKGIRLCON FASHION SHOW! Tony Martel, Stacey Weber, Megan Join GeekGirlCon for our frst-ever Fashion Show! Saturday night at 8pm a Spurr, Korra Q diverse group of geek girls will take to the runway to model outfts from a selec- THE FANGIRLS AWAKEN: tion of local geek fashion companies. Free swag bag to the frst 100 attendees! THE WOMEN OF STAR WARS Everyone will receive a rafe ticket to potentially win great prizes. [RM301] Come to Room 301/302 and join the fun! This year at Star Wars Celebration Ana- heim, Lucasflm highlighted numerous women as leaders in the new era of Star geeky (or not!) kids. Filmmaking in the Pacifc Northwest is a Wars. Starting with company president Sharon Feliciano, Rebecca Hicks, John growing scene, with recent eforts to ex- Kathleen Kennedy, female fans and cre- Comes, Cristi Motto Comes tend tax incentives through the state leg- ators are being embraced by the franchise islature and increased eforts to create like never before. In her opening remarks networks of media makers. If you spit, it’s at the convention, Kennedy emphasized 1:00 PM hard not hit someone who makes movies. her goal to provide more than just a few But what does this mean for women and characters for women and girls to identify INSIDE THE WORLD OF GEEK non-binary gender people interested in with in Star Wars. This panel will draw on COSMETICS [RM302] breaking into indie flmmaking, especially the experience of notable women blog- There are many diferent ways you can science fction or horror? Sci-f and hor- gers and podcasters to highlight the wom- show your geek passion. Fashion and ac- ror flmmakers who are women are doubly en working on Star Wars, as well as turning cessories are a large part of that, but the marginalized by their lack of representa- a spotlight on the diverse array of female world of geeky cosmetics is growing very tion in the industry, and by these genres characters fans can look forward to. quickly! Whether you show of your love of being derided as “b-horror,” “cheesy sci- Sherlock through your nail polish or use Tricia Barr, Lisa Granshaw, Linda Han- f,” or ignored because of the perception eyeshadow to express your Borderlands sen-Raj, Kay Serna of being unproftable. This panel will intro- obsession, there are more options than duce local producers/directors involved in ever before to fulfll your geeky cosmet- these genres, show short examples of their 12:30 PM ics needs. We’ll explore the current state work, and have a Q&A on getting started, of geeky cosmetics and what the future the entrepreneurial side of flmmaking, and LOVING WHAT YOU HATE: may hold for the industry. The panelists will why our stories are important for us to tell. HOW TO ENGAGE WITH PROB- discuss what inspired them to get into the Andrea K. M. Capere LEMATIC MEDIA [LL3] business, what the process is like for cre- ating their products, how they’ve seen the Every fan knows what it’s like to love some- “I’M NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS” business of geek cosmetics develop over thing that doesn’t love you back. Often, [RM303] the years, and more. playing our favorite games involves a cer- The desire for acceptance in the geek Samantha Rees, Lisa Granshaw, Kyoti tain amount of denial and frustration when community encourages women to tear Jess, Jaimie Cordero it comes to portrayals of gender, race, and each other down; we call each other hor- sexuality. How can we best engage with rible things like catty, crazy, bitchy, and media that doesn’t refect our values? It’s THE LOCAL INDIE COMICS slut. This panel will discuss how women okay to like problematic things, but how COMMUNITY [RM301] sometimes perpetuate negative stereo- do we interact critically with content we Comic artists from the local Seattle com- types against other women and how we love—while still allowing ourselves to re- ics scene discuss the myriad projects and can be more supportive of each other in lax and have fun? How can we challenge collaborations coming out of this creative geeky spaces—in gaming, tech, and so- and change representation of women and community. Formerly seen as reclusive cial activism. Come and discuss how we marginalized people in movies, television, and introverted, these comic artists are can view other women as the community comics, and anything else we love—while facilitating group projects that grow the and not the competition. still allowing ourselves to relax and have community at large. Megan Kelso (Girlhe- Maddy Vonhof, Kayla Hill, Emily Allen fun? Come help us fgure it out! ro, Artichoke Tales) moderates a discus- Simone De Rochefort, Emmett Scout, sion with artists from Short Run Seattle, Elliot White, Cora Walker, Aina Braxton The Hand cartoonist collective, and the 2:00 PM Intruder comics newspaper. Learn about GEEKS RAISING GEEKS inclusiveness in this male-dominated me- X-FILES: CAN’T STOP BELIEV- [RM302] dium. ING [RM302] What do you do when your daughter Megan Kelso, Eroyn Franklin, Kelly Like Billy Miles and C.G.B. Spender—The would rather play with dollies than play Froh, Robyn Jordan, Mita Mahato, Tom X-Files returns! Prepare for this momen- Dungeons & Dragons? At what age is As- Van Deusen tous occasion by opening up the drawer sassin’s Creed an acceptable video game? labeled “X” with a panel of spooky-level How do you deal when raising a kid who experts and super-fans as they refect on just doesn’t ft in? Join us for a panel flled 1:30 PM the cultural and personal impact of their with discussion, Q&A, and laughs. Panel- favorite cult TV series. As of one of the ists discuss all the joys, trials, and tribula- WOMEN IN INDIE, GEEKY FILM frst shows to be embraced through the tions of being a geeky parent and raising [LL3] budding vehicle of Internet fandom, The
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK APP ON 11 YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO! X-Files had signifcant infuence on the surpassed the acclaimed Guardians of Stevi Costa, Sin de la Rosa, Rachel development of fan culture in the digital the Galaxy in the 2014 box ofce, and Jackson, Jeannine Clarke, Fairlith Har- age. Panelists will examine how digital solo movies starring Wonder Woman and vey, Elicia Sanchez and social media facilitated relationships Captain Marvel are in development. Com- between fans and creators, discuss mani- ics like Ms. Marvel, Spider-Gwen, and Silk POCKETS, PURSES, AND POTTY festations of fan phenomena, and share have sales exceeding numerous tradition- BREAKS: LEVEL UP YOUR CO- conspiracy theories on where the series ally popular titles. Television’s Marvel’s SPLAY DESIGN [RM303] reboot might take us. Don’t miss it! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. revealed itself as a Fumbling to hide backpacks and purses superheroine origin story. This December, Sarah Mirk, Raychelle Burks, Pepper, during photo-ops or struggling to disrobe Star Wars: The Force Awakens appears Jo Jo Stiletto, Jennifer K. Stuller, Erica in a cramped bathroom stall can disrupt a poised to launch another heroine’s path Fraga cosplayer’s convention experience! Learn to adventure. The panelists will discuss strategies from three veteran cosplayers the distinguishing aspects of the Heroine’s NEXT GEN GEEK GIRLS for designing your armor, ballgowns, cat- Journeys created for protagonists like Kat- [RM301] suits, and props around your needs for se- niss Everdeen, Kamala Khan, and Skye / cret pockets, hidden purses, and trips to Maddie Messer’s article titled “I’m a Daisy Johnson, as well as looking ahead to the restroom. 12-year-old girl. Why don’t the characters what might be in store for Carol Danvers, in my apps look like me?” was published Rey, and other heroines. Meris Mullaley, Lauren Bond, Katrina in the Washington Post; she investigated Hamilton Tricia Barr, Jennifer K. Stuller, B.J. why she couldn’t play a protagonist that Priester, Alan Sizzler Kistler looked like her in games on her iPad. Rowan Trilling-Hansen wrote a letter to DC 4:30 PM Comics asking why there weren’t more THE DISABILITY POLITICS OF girl superheroes; her letter went viral, and DAREDEVIL [RM302] WOMEN IN NERD MUSIC: she appeared on the Today show. These Netfix’s new television series Daredevil REDUX [RM303] two young women share their experiences brings to light a whole new round of “but How do they do it? Nerd music is gaining challenging gender inequality. Come get Daredevil isn’t REALLY blind” statements popularity as geek culture becomes more inspired by these talented young geeks, and arguments. This panel will discuss the prominent. Sit in on a round table discus- and learn what we all have in common with history of disability erasure, Daredevil, and sion with this year’s musicians and learn them: passion! the body politics of the white cane. Come how they got started, what challenges Whitney Winn, Rowan Trilling-Hansen, explore these topics and more with us! they faced, and how collaboration and DIY Maddie Messer Elsa S. Henry music making have impacted their music. Shubzilla 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM FANFIC AND THE ACADEMY: BEYOND FANFICTION LIVE: FAN- PANEL DESCRIPTIONS PANEL WAR OF THE WORLDS? [LL3] DOM IN PERFORMING ARTS [LL3] WE’RE THE AVATAR: DEAL Imagine a war of words, of two diferent From improvised time travelling adven- WITH IT! [RM303] worlds: on one side, the scholars—theo- tures of The Doctor to misbehaving puppet When Avatar: The Last Airbender began retical jargon, snobby standards, and over- shenanigans of a puppet Joss Whedon, in 2005, creators Michael Dante DiMar- serious hand wringing. On the other side, performing artists use their bodies, voices, tino and Bryan Konietzko crafted a world fc writers and readers—passionate feels, and fandoms to create live fan art. These unlike any other seen before. There were crack theories, and sexy fun. Could there performances express both analyses and people of color in central roles, more than be two more opposite forms of writing than feminist critiques of source materials while one strong female character, and more academic criticism and fan fction? We’re also entertaining audiences. A panel of representation than ever. So when The not so sure. How is fanfction like criticism, comics, actors, puppeteers, and burlesque Legend of Korra kicked down the door and vice versa? Does fc have any place performers discuss the magic behind the (“I’m the Avatar, you gotta deal with it!”), in the academy? Does the academy have curtain of how fandom and pop culture fans of the original series were given more any place in fanfction? Join our panel of have infuenced their performances, how characters to fall in love with and more academics that also happens to read and they connect with audiences, and how chances for POCs of all ages to see them- write fanfction as we host a lively discuss they navigate the tricky ethics of seeking selves on screen. There was humor, there how these two worlds might just collide. inspiration from the works of others. were tears, there was Korrasami... The Jenny Odintz, Elizabeth Howard, An- dréa Gilroy, Catherine Kyle GEEK OUT WITH GoT SCIENCE? 3:00 PM Reading George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire or watching HBO’s Game of THE HEROINE’S JOURNEY: Thrones (GoT)? Then you’ve probably got a lot of sciency questions! What’s up with FEMALE LEADS ON THE RISE the wacky weather? Are there real world versions of the strangler, sweetsleep, wild- [RM301] fre, and moon teas? Can engineering, biology, and chemistry explain dragon traits? In the year since the last GeekGirlCon Is Valyrian steel all it’s cracked up to be? How can genetics explain the people and alone, geek genre stories with female animals of Westeros? If you want the answers to these questions and more, we’ve leads have only grown more prominent. GoT Science! Join us Sunday at 10AM in Room 303! The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
12 SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? BE SURE TO USE OUR OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #GGC15 Legend of Korra easily delivered the best PANEL DESCRIPTIONS series fnale of 2014. Join a pair of hapa GEEK OUT WITH fangirls in an informal discussion as we talk about our favorite character moments MATRIARCHY IN MAD MAX: and what resonated the most with us (and MOTHERS, WARRIORS, AND WIVES! you!) about all things Korra! Rarely has a flm dazzled the senses like Mad Max: Fury Road. Visceral cinematic Meris Mulalley, Kristine Hassell spectacle meets unprecedented feminist politics. By subverting notions of mascu- linity and femininity while simultaneously rejecting a world that favors power for the SCIENTISTS IN POPULAR CUL- few in favor of a society that privileges collaboration of the many, MMFR champions TURE [LL3] compassion in an oppressive world and suggests that hope is the most powerful tool From traditional nerds and lone geniuses we have. Our panelists will discuss how and where this subversive mythos succeeds to the remarkable number of female DC with the female hero’s journey, age, race, gender, disability and representation, war villains with PhDs, scientists in pop cul- and sexual slavery, where it can do better, and where we go from here. ture inhabit a plethora of roles. Media in- Join us Sunday at 12PM in Room 301/302 cluding, and even featuring, a wide range of scientists are becoming increasingly popular (The Flash, anyone?), especially Zach Peacock, Mallory Shoemaker, vision, cartoons, anime, and other media. in geek spaces. No surprise there! In this Kristina Horner, Joe Homes, Cupecake Kyoko M, Geof Thorne, Alan Kistler, Ai- panel, we will discuss the various portray- leen Erin als of scientists in pop culture. 7:00 PM Regina McMenomy, Raychelle Burks, GoT SCIENCE? [RM303] Lisa Will, Kisha Delain, Dawn Myers, Al- GAMING IN COLOR / GTFO Reading George R.R. Martin’s Song of ice Enevoldsen DOUBLE FEATURE [LL2] Ice and Fire or watching HBO’s Game of Join us for a movie double feature! Thrones (GoT)? Then you’ve probably got 6:30 PM Sparked by a public display of sexual a lot of sciency questions! What’s up with harassment in 2012, GTFO pries open the wacky weather? Are there real world versions of the strangler, sweetsleep, LET’S GET DANGEROUS! SUB- the video game world to explore a $20 wildfre, and moon teas? Can engineer- VERSION IN WESTERN ANIMA- billion industry that is riddled with dis- ing, biology, and chemistry explain dragon TION [LL3] crimination and misogyny. In recent years, the gaming community has traits? Is Valyrian steel all it’s cracked up to Whether they’re played in the wee hours grown more diverse than ever. This be? How can genetics explain the people of the morning or featured late night pro- has led to a massive clash of values, and animals of Westeros? If you want the gramming, cartoons have been a staple and women receive the brunt of the answers to these questions and more, of childhood and adulthood for several consequences every day, with acts of we’ve GoT Science! generations. Some may see it as mindless harassment ranging from name-calling Stephen Granade, Raychelle Burks, Emily entertainment, but animation has proved to cyber vandalism and death threats. Finke, Meredith Rawls, Miles Traer to be a playground for risqué humor, slap- Gaming in Color is a feature documen- stick, and social commentary. Using clips tary exploring the queer side of gaming: from modern cartoons like Steven Uni- MAKE THE MEDIA YOU WANT the queer gaming community, gaymer verse and The Legend of Korra to Golden TO SEE - TIPS AND TRICKS TO culture and events, and the rise of LG- Age animation like Looney Tunes, this BECOMING A CONTENT CRE- BTQ themes in video games. Diverse panel will explore the ways cartoons in the ATOR [LL2] queer themes in game storylines and West have stayed under the radar or bla- Do you want to star in your own super- characters are an anomaly in the main- tantly defed convention with ideas aimed hero webseries? Make a fanflm? Tell non- stream video game industry, and LG- at subverting the status quo with an eye mainstream stories that refect your unique BTQ gamers have a higher chance of for infuencing the next generation. voice? Are you tired of never seeing any- being mistreated in social games. Samantha Cros one in television or movies that looks like you? The time has never been better for SUNDAY non-traditional voices to be able to get YOUTUBE VS. THE REAL their stories made and shown to the world! WORLD [RM303] 10:00 AM This workshop will show some examples Interested in making Internet videos, or of home-grown content, and discuss their want to step up your YouTube game? Then INTERRACIAL & MULTIRACIAL RO- strengths and pitfalls. Then we will share this is the panel for you! Join established MANCES IN FANTASY [LL3] some resources to gather ideas and tech- YouTubers ThatZak (Comedy), Kristina When perusing bookshelves for fantasy niques to help you tell the stories you want Horner (Book Reviews), MalararyofSun- novels or paranormal romance, most peo- to hear and make the content you want to shine (Beauty), and ArtistRage (Art) as they ple assume the leads are white until proven see. discuss their very diferent channels and otherwise. But this is not completely accu- Dawn “Sam” Alden stories, their journey on YouTube, and why rate. There are many stories and authors they started making videos. They’ll cover exploring non-white romantic relationships how the site and community has changed A WOMAN’S WOMAN: FEMALE in a mature, fascinating, and creative man- COMMUNITY IN AGENT CART- over the years, how to get into YouTube ner rather than perpetuating stereotypes. today, and how to ft running a YouTube ER, LOST GIRL, AND ORPHAN This panel will bring some of those authors BLACK [RM301/302] channel into your already busy life. and works to light for those who may be in the dark, including fantasy novels, tele- Hayley Atwell, speaking about the charac-
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK APP ON 13 YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO! ter she plays in Agent Carter in a recent in- sound delicate, and some people’s need Sarah Mirk, Kristine Hassell, Kari Lerum, terview, explains that “Peggy is a woman’s for robot cleavage. Jennifer K. Stuller, Elsa S. Henry woman – she loves women and she really Grace Moore, Blue Delliquanti, Kiki wants female company.” This panel ex- Hughes, Genue Revuelta, Peggy Trauth THE SPARKLING WORLD OF plores the recent trend of television shows 1970s SHOJO MANGA [RM303] that make female relationships central Shojo manga, or manga for young women, to their narratives. We’ll talk about some is at the center of a thriving comics publish- diferent examples of female community ing industry in both Japan and the United – friendships, romantic relationships, sis- 12:00 PM States. The legacy of shojo manga is read- terhood – and about how these shows ily apparent in contemporary media from inspire community experiences among MORE NOTABLE WOMEN IN SCI- Sailor Moon to Steven Universe, but where fans. We’ll also discuss how critical these ENCE [LL3] did it all begin? We’ll ofer a glimpse into representations of female community are, At GeekGirlCon ‘14, we discussed nearly the classic works that shaped the genre seen against more predominant narratives 20 female scientists. Many faced long and still inform international fan cultures. in which women have relationships only odds in their careers, and many had al- Join us to learn more about graphic nov- with men. Come and discuss your own ready passed away. This year, we focus els flled with romance, political intrigue, thoughts and experiences with female on living scientists, mainly those currently and tons of gender trouble. We’ll introduce community in watching these shows!. working in their felds. Can you name a liv- you to the work of legendary artists such Elizabeth Howard, Andréa Gilroyv ing scientist? How about a living female as Riyoko Ikeda, Moto Hagio, and Keiko scientist? This panel will highlight a large Takemiya, while celebrating the appeal of number of women in the physical sciences illustrated explosions of fowers that rival 11:00 AM working today. These amazing women the fowery speeches given by fascinating and their stories will be shared. We’ll also REVEALING AND CONCEALING characters. discuss some of the barriers these women Leah Zoller, Kathryn Hemmann IDENTITIES: CROSS-DRESSING faced in their lives and becoming scien- IN ANIME AND MANGA [LL3] tists. Bring the story of your favorite sci- Gender bending is often cited as one of entist to share! 1:00 PM the defning themes of contemporary an- Adrienne Roehrich ime and manga, which are flled with ex- WOMEN, DIVERSITY, AND COM- amples of handsome women and beautiful ICS: A NON-COMPLIANT DISCUS- men, not to mention cross-dressing char- MATRIARCHY IN MAD MAX: MOTHERS, WARRIORS, AND SION ABOUT THE COMIC BOOK acters who never fail to steal the spotlight. INDUSTRY [RM301/302] What is cross-dressing? How does it chal- WIVES! [RM301/302] Join G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, Swords lenge and reinforce gender roles? What Rarely has a flm dazzled the senses like of Sorrow), Heather Harris McFarlane, Sa- roles has crossdressing historically played Mad Max: Fury Road. Visceral cinematic brina Taylor (The Valkyries, Comic Book in popular entertainment in Japan? Does spectacle meets unprecedented feminist Resources), and others as they talk about
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS PANEL a female character cross-dressing as a politics. By subverting notions of mascu- “the good, the bad, and the very problem- man carry diferent narrative connotations linity and femininity while simultaneously atic” issues regarding diversity in comics than a male character cross-dressing as rejecting a world that favors power for the and related media. There might even be a a woman? When cross-dressing narra- few in favor of a society that privileges col- free comic or two! tives can subsume trans and nonbinary laboration of the many, MMFR champions identities, which media work toward an compassion in an oppressive world and G. Willow Wilson, Heather Harris Mc- inclusive, positive understanding of gen- suggests that hope is the most powerful Farlane, Sabrina Taylor der identity? In this panel we will discuss tool we have. Women drive the narrative ideas relating to culture and gender, pro- on screen, engaging us with their unique WORLD BUILDING 101: EN- vide some terminology in English and stories and shared journey, but they are HANCE YOUR STORYTELLING Japanese, and examine a few examples of behind the camera too. Our panelists will IN ANY MEDIUM! [RM303] how cross-dressing is used by characters discuss how and where this subversive World building is the scafold that holds a in anime and manga as a means of explor- mythos succeeds with the female hero’s good story together. It’s the skeleton be- ing gender issues and gendered identities journey, age, race, gender, disability and neath the skin, the mountains and valleys in contemporary society. representation, war and sexual slavery, characters must climb. Without it, plots Leah Zoller, Kathryn Hemmann where it can do better, and where we go collapse, and even gorgeous design falls from here. apart like wet papier-mâché. The same MECHS ARE FROM CYBERTRON, creation process can be applied to ev- FEMMES ARE FROM VENUS: THE GENDERING OF ROBOTIC AND GEEK OUT WITH AI CHARACTERS [RM303] When perusing bookshelves for fantasy THE DISABILITY POLITICS OF DAREDEVIL Join us as we examine the role that gender Netfix’s new television series Daredevil brings to light a whole new round of “but plays in the world of robotic and AI char- Daredevil isn’t REALLY blind” statements and arguments. This panel will discuss the acters. From sentient starships to super history of disability erasure, Daredevil, and the body politics of the white cane. Come sex-bots, we’ll question the need for gen- explore these topics and more with us! der roles in media that otherwise asks us to suspend our disbelief, true androgyny Join us Saturday at 3PM in Room 302 in character design, the need for SIRI to
14 SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? BE SURE TO USE OUR OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #GGC15 erything from Broadway musicals to cor- PANEL DESCRIPTIONS porate presentations to D&D campaigns! GEEK OUT WITH So how do you build a world? Four awe- X-FILES: CAN’T STOP BELIEVING some ladies from four diferent mediums (an author, a game designer, an artist, and Like Billy Miles and C.G.B. Spender—the X-Files returns! Prepare for this momen- a flmmaker) explain their methods and, in tous occasion by opening up the drawer labeled “X” with a panel of spooky-level the process, give you the tools you need to experts and super-fans as they refect on the cultural and personal impact of their make your own creations shine. No matter favorite cult TV series. As of one of the frst shows to be embraced through the bud- where your creativity takes you, you’ll be ding vehicle of Internet fandom, the X-Files had signifcant infuence on the develop- sure to have a solid storytelling foundation ment of fan culture in the digital age. Panelists will examine how digital and social after this panel! media facilitated relationships between fans and creators, discuss manifestations Ruthanne Reid, Miko Charbonneau, of fan phenomena, and share conspiracy theories on where the series reboot might Gisella Bustillos, Céline Chapus take us. Don’t miss it! Join us Saturday at 2PM in Room 202 WHERE NO GIRL HAS GONE BE- FORE: SCIENCE FICTION MEETS share your thoughts! Scarlett O’Hairdye FEMINIST THEORY [LL3] Tanya DePass, Sylvia Monreal, Kristine Mainstream science fction continues to Hassell, Katherine Cross 3:00 PM view women as objects or new terrain to be conquered, but feminist science fction FATNESS & FANDOM: RELOAD- NAH BABE, IT’S JUST THE WIND: subverts these trends, exposing multi- ED [LL3] THE VALIDATION OF WOMEN’S faceted forms of oppression. Authors such Fat hate is very much alive in the geek FEARS IN HORROR [LL3] as Margaret Atwood, Emma Bull, Octavia community, and geeky spaces can be Films like Evil Dead, Rosemary’s Baby, The Butler, Suzette, Elgin, and Joanna Russ hostile and exclusionary for people of Omen, The Stepford Wives, and the Hal- dissect root causes of misogyny, racism, size. Continuing the conversation from last loween movies all rely on narratives with a and heteronormativity by ofering a critical year’s “Fatness & Fandom” panel, we will natural distrust of the “hysterical” woman. lens for readers to analyze their own reali- explore fat representation in popular me- At the same time, these stories give a fe- ties as they parallel the worlds created in dia, cosplaying while fat, and lack of plus male audience the reassurance that even fction. We will survey and celebrate nov- sizes in geeky apparel. We will also dis- when the characters fears go untrusted, els, short stories, and graphica written in cuss strategies to combat fat oppression they are far from unfounded. Join us as the past 45 years, and discuss how femi- and how to be a fat ally. We’d love to have we examine the recurrent theme in Horror nist science fction’s social commentary you join us! of distrusting or ignoring women’s fears, can inspire our own critical thinking about Uhura Jones, Shawna Jacquez, Sabrina while examining Horror as a genre validat- true equality. Because this panel will focus Taylor, Rachelle Abellar, Kim Correa, Am- ing those same fears. This promises to be on how feminist science fction bridges ber Dawn Bushnell a riveting discussion concerning one of feminist theory with the lived experience the most popular genres in entertainment of women and men in society, it will in- today. volve several audience-centered activities. DIVERSITY IN STEM: THE Grace Moore, Adrienne Fox Please be prepared to engage in activi- UNTOLD STORY + AN OPEN ties and conversation with other audience DISCUSSION [RM303] members. Join us for interesting stories of overlooked Teal Christensen, Micah Berg, Clare women and minorities in the history of sci- McGrane, Bronson Dowd, Amanda ence, invention, and innovation. We’ve in- Saenz, Alyssa Wallinder vited top scientists into a panel discussion, led by Crazy Aunt Lindsey of The Fab Lab. We’ll feature Q&A on “where we take it 2:00 PM from here.” We’d love to see you all there! Lindsey E. Murphy STEALING WHITE PEOPLE’S SU- PERHEROES [RM301/302] OVERCOMING SOCIAL When asked if she would be starring in the FALLACIES TO BE A BETTER upcoming Green Lantern movie, Michelle YOU [RM303] Rodriguez added a new twist to the on-go- Many people who don’t ft in fnd their ing conversation about representation and sanctuary in a subculture of one kind or diversity in superhero movies. This panel another, and geekdom is no diferent. aims to discuss some of the questions However, there are common social falla- raised by her comments: should com- cies that crop up in these tight-knit groups munities of color focus on creating their that, if not addressed, can turn a loving own superheroes and franchises? What community into a house full of angry bees is gained (or lost) when a white character and missing stairs. This panel will discuss is played by an actor of color on screen some of the most common social fallacies (and vice versa)? What does it mean to call and give suggestions and exercises for popular characters like Spider-Man or the overcoming them and making your nerdy Green Lantern “white people’s superhe- community a healthier place. roes?” Participate in the conversation and
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It’s WisCon 40! Join us to celebrate four decades of smashing the patriarchy!! May 27-30, 2016 Memorial Day Weekend Madison, Wisconsin
Guests of Honor Justine Larbalestier Nalo Hopkinson Panels! Plus: Art Show, Sofa Samatar Readings! dealers’ room, Parties! academic track Game OF Servi ard ng Sw e C ee Th ts DIY SCIENCE ZONE GEEK OUT WITH DIY SCIENCE ZONE!
HOURS: SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM & SUNDAY 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, LOCATED ON LEVEL 3
Strap on your lab goggles and pull up a laser because the DIY Science Zone is back for GeekGirlCon ‘15! Come do some hands-on science right here in the conference center! Take a break from panels, gaming, and workshops, and step over to the Zone, where our highly trained team of scientists and science educators will guide you through a selection of fun experiments and answer all your questions about their scientifc specialty.
What will the zone ofer this year? • DRY ICE COMETS • ROSE PHUN • SECRET WRITING • SLIME TIME • OWL PELLETS • SKULL ISLAND • SWEET MYSTERY ...and much more!
Attendees will be given an Explora- tion Tracker to document the com- pletion of experiments. This tracker doubles as a prize entry! By complet- ing fve experiments, attendees could win prizes provided by our sponsors. Check with the DIY Science Zone on PHOTO BY TYLER PRUITT Level 3 to see what you could take home with you! All experiments are kid-friendly, but folks of all ages are welcome and encour- aged to join in.
MEET THE ELITE SQUAD OF ZONE VOLUNTEERS: Raychelle Burks - @DrRubidium @Chemjobber Chemistry & GeekGirlCon volunteer Chemist stafer Jason Thibeault - @lousycanuck Torrey Stenmark - @tereshkova2001 Computer nerd Chemistry & GeekGirlCon volunteer Kisha Delain - @see_the_sky stafer Astronomy Emily Finke - @seelix Amanda Stanley - @AmandaConsSci Anthropology nerd & educator Conservation, ecology & wildlife biol- Stephen Granade - @Sargent ogy Robotics & educator Miles Traer - @Geo_Miles Mika McKinnon - @mikamckinnon Geologist Geophysicist And of course, YOU! Lindsey Murphey - @AuntLindsey Science nerd & creator of The Fab Lab Meredith Rawls - @merrdif Astronomy Chad Jones - @TheCollapsedPsi Chemist Alice Enevoldsen - @AlicesAstroInfo Astronomer nerd & educator
PHOTO BY DANNY NGAN
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK APP ON 21 YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO! Come have your picture taken at our GeekGirl- Con Photo Booth! Be the sole feature of your very own GeekGirlCon photo or grab your gang of friends for a party picture! The booth will be cov- ered by a GeekGirlCon photographer most hours and images will appear on the GeekGirlCon Flickr site after the convention. Salle Saint-George A traditional school for classical fencing arts.
We invite you: Adventurer Scientist Gamer Artist Mathematician Musician Dancer Geek
To join us in the study of traditional European fencing arts and the science of self-defense.
Salle Saint-George ofers weekly classes in French foil, dueling sabre, dueling sword, cane defense, dagger and a variety of historical weapons.
It’s time you challenged your passions to a contest of elegance and grace.
Contact us for further information.
WWW.SALLESAINT-GEORGE.COM
1020 NE 112th St., Seattle, WA 98125 (206) 849-9414
THE MARTIAL ART YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN WEEKEND EVENTS GEEKGIRLCON PRESENTS GEEKGIRLCON FASHION SHOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ESPIONAGE COSMETICS AND PNW FATTITUDE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015 8:00 PM LOCATED IN ROOM 301/302
Join GeekGirlCon for our frst-ever Fashion Show! Come to Room 301/302 and join the fun as we put Saturday night a diverse group of geek girls will a spotlight on how inclusive geek fashion can make take to the runway to model outfts from a selection a diference for geeky women everywhere! of local geek fashion companies. See how these RAFFLE AND SWAG BAG SPONSORED BY: companies are combining their geeky passions Espionage Cosmetics HappiBoshi with fashion and fnd out what inspires them. We’ll Her Universe Arctic Phoenix Studios be celebrating how empowering geek fashion can SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL Insert Coin Clothing Nerd Cred be for every geek girl and highlighting the work that Bombsheller GeekStar Costuming still needs to be done to make geek fashion diverse OptimysticalStudios Studio Catawampus and accessible to everyone! Free swag bag to the Surly-Ramics WeLoveFine frst 100 attendees! Everyone will receive a rafe LittleCLUUs ThinkGeek Solutions ticket to potentially win great prizes. Nancym4
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SAVE THE DATE TO GEEK OUT WITH US AGAIN FOR GEEKGIRCON ’16! WE’LL RETURN TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE WSCC ON OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2016!
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Adrienne Fox Day Al-Mohamed Katherine Cross Rachelle Abellar Adrienne Roehrich Denise Notman Kathryn Hemmann RaeRae Sachs Peachy Aenne Elicia Sanchez Kathryn Storm Raven Oak - @raven_oak Aileen Erin Elizabeth Howard Katrina Hamilton Raychelle Burks Aina Braxton Elizabeth Sampat Kay Serna Rebecca Hicks Alan Sizzler Kistler Elliot White Kayla Hill Regina McMenomy Alice Enevoldsen Elsa S. Henry Kelly Froh Rhys Subitch Alicia McBarron Emily Allen Kim Correa Robyn Jordan Alyson McManus Emily Calkins Kisha Delain Rowan Trilling-Hansen Alyssa Jones Emily Carlin Korra Q Ruthanne Reid Alyssa Wallinder Emily Finke Kristina Horner Sabrina Taylor Amanda End Emmett Scout Kristine Hassell Samantha Cross Amanda Saenz Erica Fraga Kyoko M Samantha Rees Amber Dawn Bushnell Eroyn Franklin Kyoti Jess Sarah Mirk Andréa Gilroy Fairlith Harvey Lauren Bond Scarlett O’Hairdye Andrea K M Capere Frances Liddell Leah Zoller Shannon Riddle Andy Munich G. Willow Wilson Les Banks Sharon Feliciano Angela Fisk Gabriel Teodros Linda Hansen-Raj Shawna Jacquez Anna Armstrong Geof Thorne Lindsey E. Murphy Sheena Henderson GG Luxy Gisella Bustillos Lisa Granshaw Shubzilla Asia al-Massari Godfrey Harris Lisa Will Simone De Rochefort B.J. Priester Grace Moore Maddie Messer Sin de la Rosa Belinda McBride Greta Martela Maddy Vonhof Stacey Weber Bijhan Valibeigi Heather Harris McFarlane Mallory Shoemaker Stephen Granade Blue Delliquanti Holly Csiga Matthew Moore Stevi Costa Brittney Brombacher Huong Vo Megan Kelso Sylvia Monreal Bronson Dowd Jackie Parker Megan Spurr Tanya DePass Camela Thompson Jaimie Cordero Meredith Rawls Tap Pribbenow Carol Sun Jamila Johnson Meris Mullaley Tarrah Milo Wilson Caroline Willis Janine Southard Mia Gipson Teal Christensen Catherine Kyle JC Lau Micah Berg Theresa Britschgi Céline Chapus Jeannine Clarke Mike Hernandez Tifa Robles Chris Winkle Jeany Ngo Mike Robles Timbre Webb Christina Dabney Jéhan Òsanyìn Miko Charbonneau Todd Tuttle Christina Twu Jennifer K. Stuller Miles Traer Tom Van Deusen Claire Scott Jenny Odintz Misha Stone Tony Martel Clare McGrane Jessica Udischas Mita Mahato Tricia Barr Constance McBarron Jill Naiman Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer Twyla Campbell Nancy Chang Cora Walker Jo Jo Stiletto Uhura Jones Nicole Jekich Corey Clemans Joe Homes Walidah Imarisha Nina Chaubal Cristi Motto Comes John Comes Whitney Ballen Oren Ashkenazi Cupecake Jon Gill Whitney Winn Patricia D. Eddy Danicia Prior Jordana Dahman Winter Downs Pepper Dawn “Sam” Alden JoSelle Vanderhooft Zach Peacock Rachael Ludwick Zola Mumford Dawn Myers Kari Lerum Rachel Jackson Dawn Rutherford Karolina Pyszkiewicz Rachel Schwarz
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ABOUT GEEKGIRLCONNECTIONS GEEKGIRLCONNECTIONS GeekGirlConnections is a program dedicated to providing career mentorship and networking opportunities for women and girls. The Connections program aims to help connect women with professionals in their desired career felds, as well as encourage women and girls to pursue their passions, develop leadership skills, and enter careers where women are currently underrepresented.
CONNECTIONS ROOM BOOTHS Stop by the Connections Room on the frst foor, just across from Registration, which will feature booths for companies, organizations, and universities—giving convention attendees access to direct men- torship opportunities with professionals.
NOTE: Unless noted in the descriptions, booths will be available from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. PHOTO BY DANNY NGAN ACLU 5 Big-Brained Superheroes Club 3 16 15 14 13 12 DigiPen Institute of Technology 13 Eventism 11 F5 6 First Robotics Team 2930 8 General Assembly 15 Girl Scouts of Western Washington 2 11 10 9 8 Living Computer Museum 4 NASA 16 OrcaCon 2016 10 5 6 7 ReelGrrls 1 Sakura-Con 9 The Attic 12 Trans Lifeline 7 UW Information School 14 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship 16 1 2 3 4
CONNECTIONS PANELS
12:00 PM mentorship and fnancial supports to ad- SATURDAY dress these challenges. We are excited to FOLLOW YOUR CAREER ofer an engaging panel discussion with 10:00 AM DREAMS: WISE WORDS FROM trailblazing women in STEM majors and careers who will share their experiences LIVE AT GEEKGIRLCON: MADE YOUNG WOMEN PURSUING and encourage young women to follow BY YOU! [RM204] STEM [RM204] Being disabled in school or in the work- their passions into rewarding careers! The Reel Grrls and Seattle Globalist team up event will conclude with time for Q&A with to host a workshop bonanza to help you Women and girls continue to be sig- nifcantly underrepresented in the STEM the panelists and a free USB drive for all share what you are experiencing at Geek- attendees. GirlCon and beyond. The workshop will felds—a trend that starts early and comes Theresa Britschgi, Karolina Pyszkiewicz, start with a quick panel on getting you at a serious cost to both the career pros- Jordana Dahman, Huong Vo inspired to make content with the tools pects of our young women and to the suc- you already have: your smart self, a smart cess of our economy. By ensuring women phone, and all the smart people you are and girls receive the exposure, support, 1:00 PM going to meet this weekend! Reel Grrls and encouragement they need to enter and succeed in STEM felds, this country will give you the basics of vlogging, and WOMEN’S ISSUES IN PUBLISHING get high tech with easy-to-use apps; Se- can beneft from the full range and diver- sity of its talent. The Washington State [RM204] attle Globalist will give you some tips on As recently as four years ago, studies re- how to ace an interview! Opportunity Scholarship and the Wash- ington NASA Space Grant program ofers ported that 80% of authors were men. Nancy Chang, Reel Grrls However, that percentage is shrinking.
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK APP ON 27 YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO! As women enter the publishing indus- 5:00 PM Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer, Lisa Will, Kisha try in droves (as agents, publishers, edi- Delain, Dawn Myers tors, cover designers, and authors), what LABORATORY GAMES [RM204] unique challenges do they face? This pre- Running an independent board game sentation and Q&A by Patricia D. Eddy and company full-time with no investment 1:00 PM Camela Thompson will cover reader bias, and no experience is impossible! Living bullying, and expectations across genres. Kickstarter to Kickstarter is highly inad- IMPROV TECHNIQUES FOR Patricia D. Eddy, Camela Thompson visable. We’ll tell you all about the con- COMMUNICATING SCIENCE stantly shifting game of making games [RM204] and doing it all ourselves—for better and Improv teaches you how to take risks, 2:00 PM worse. You’ll walk away with some real- connect to any audience openly, have talk advice on living the dream. empathy, tell a story, and build audience CAN THE TEACHER SEARCH rapport—without which you will not inspire MY CELL PHONE? STUDENT others. Using the arts to strengthen sci- RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE SUNDAY ence communication, Holly and Alice ofer [RM204] 10:00 AM you a taste of how you can grow the skills Communicating via handheld device or you have to become a strong, empathetic, engaging presenter and powerful nego- computer—whether it’s text, email, Face- FROM DOOM PATROL TO book, blogs, Twitter or countless oth- tiator. The long-standing insights which SENSE8: TRANS NARRATIVES were the basis of research done by Brené ers—raises questions both new and old IN POPULAR CULTURE [RM204] about the legal rights of students in public Brown on vulnerability and Amy Cuddy on The panel will focus on how trans narra- school. Can the school limit what students power posing are the same insights that tives have been developed in popular cul- do online? Must students give school of- we have been integrating into our work ture over the years. Focusing on print, digi- fcials access to personal text messages using improv and acting skills to improve tal, and video media, we will explore how and emails? This panel will cover free communication about science trans people have been portrayed. We’ll speech, searches, privacy, and more—im- Holly Csiga, Alice Enevoldsen also examine how transmisogyny in the mensely important topics to students, par- media has hindered acceptance of trans ents, educators, and everyone else! people by furthering inaccurate narratives 2:30 PM Jamila Johnson about trans people. Nina Chaubal ,Jessica Udischas, Alyson FROM STALKERS TO THE GOV- 3:00 PM McManus ERNMENT: HOW ONLINE SUR- VEILLANCE CHILLS FREEDOMS ASK THE ASTRONOMERS! [RM204] [RM204] 11:00 AM Whether perpetrated by the government or individuals, surveillance can have ef- How many solar systems have we discov- HOW TO WRITE A GOOD RE- ered? Why are those Hubble Space Tele- fect of stifing a person’s willingness to VIEW (AND WHY IT’S IMPOR- express themselves. Unfortunately, many scope images so pretty? What is up with TANT) [RM204] Pluto these days? If these questions inter- new and emerging technologies (both on- When people ask creators and indus- est you, or if you have questions of your line and in the analog world) have created try leaders how to change and improve own, join our popular panel of astrono- an emerging “surveillance society” where
GEEKGIRLCONNECTIONS things (like gender, sexuality, anatomy, mers for an interactive discussion about your every move, social interaction, and etc.) in comics and other media, the reply the universe! thought is logged and stored for poten- is always “create it yourself.” Not every- tial scrutiny down the road. We will cover Jaime Simmons one can create, but anyone can review. current developments in technology and A thoughtful and critical review provides surveillance, the social impacts of this sur- 4:00 PM suggestions for consumers as well as im- veillance, some of your legal rights, and portant feedback for receptive creators ways to protect yourself and the important BUILDING INCLUSIVE GAM- and publishers. This panel will discuss people in your life. ING SPACES & COMMUNITIES what makes a good review and why you [RM204] should be writing them. We will give you tips on creating game Sheena Henderson groups and public game meetups and making your gaming conventions/events more inclusive. We’ll work with you on 12:00 PM how to bring inclusive content to your cur- EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO rent groups, how to fnd new players, and KNOW ABOUT STEM CAREERS how to encourage their participation. We BUT ARE AFRAID TO ASK will also cover how to identify and handle [RM204] problem players and community members in ways that continue to build your com- What college major is the right one for munity, rather than dividing it. you? Is grad school necessary? What Denise Notman, Danicia Prior, Anna about non-traditional career paths? Join Armstrong STEM professionals for a casual discus- sion. If you’ve got a question about STEM paths, this is the place for you!
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CONNECTIONS TIMES: Saturday - 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Unless Specified)
GENERAL ASSEM- games, and building a community of both BLY novice and experienced game players. At General Assembly, we are creating a global com- SAKURA-CON munity of individuals em- Sakura-Con is the Northwest’s oldest and powered to pursue work largest anime convention. Presented by they love. We ofer full-time the 501c3 nonproft Asia-Northwest Cul- immersive programs, long- tural Education Association, Sakura-Con form courses, and classes features cosplay, gaming, anime theaters, and workshops on the guests, concerts, cultural presentations, PHOTO by Danny Ngan most relevant skills of the fan panels, dances and much more. Suit- ACLU OF WASHINGTON 21st century—from web able for all ages and family friendly. **Saku- ra-Con booth hours are 10 AM to 2 PM ACLU of Washington takes on major law development and user experience design, Saturday and Sunday. reform through litigation and legislative ac- to business fundamentals, data science, product management, and digital market- tion. We provide assistance and advocacy TRANS LIFELINE for individuals and community groups. We ing. Trans Lifeline is an organization devoted to lobby on scores of bills in the state legis- providing culturally competent services to lature and local councils. We ofer speak- GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN trans and gender nonconforming people ers, pamphlets, and education materials to WASHINGTON in crisis. We work with stakeholders within schools and community groups through- Girl Scouts of Western Washington builds and without the trans community to end out the state. www.aclu-wa.org girls of courage, confdence and char- acter. Come drop by our booth to check the plague of trans suicide. We empower THE BIG-BRAINED SUPERHE- out what STEM opportunities we ofer for trans people to help other trans people in ROES CLUB girls and meet staf and girls involved in the darkest moments of their lives. Come talk to us at our booth in the Connections The Big-Brained Superheroes Club (BBSC) the programs! **Girl Scouts of Western Room to learn more. at Yesler Community Center is on a mis- Washington booth hours are 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday and Sunday. sion to tap into the hidden strengths that UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON all young people have through the inter- INFORMATION SCHOOL disciplinary exploration of Science, Tech- LIVING COMPUTER MUSEUM The University of Washington Information nology, Engineering, Art, and Mathemat- The Living Computer Museum, located in School is a community engaged with the ics (STEAM). In our after-school program, Seattle, Washington, is dedicated to pre- study of information and its use by people Big-Brained Superheroes exercise their serving and displaying working examples and organizations. Our degree programs real-life superpowers (such as Leadership, of those computers that tell the story of include a Doctorate in Information Science, Teamwork, and Sense of Adventure) to in- our journey away from computing as a dif- Master of Science in Information Manage- vent and make their way to a better world. fcult and expensive undertaking toward the universal access to information tech- ment, Master of Library and Information DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECH- nology we enjoy today. Although we have Science, and a Bachelor of Science in In- NOLOGY many stories associated with the history formatics. Come fnd our booth in the Con- nections Room and learn more about us! For over 25 years, DigiPen Institute of of our systems, we believe that the best Technology has helped advance the video way for people to fully understand com- puting systems is by experiencing them. WASHINGTON STATE OP- game, simulation, and animation indus- PORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP & tries by empowering students to become Hardware alone cannot illustrate what it WASHINGTON NASA SPACE exceptional game developers, engineers, was like to use these machines. Software, GRANT programmers, and digital artists. Located information, and human interaction com- The Washington State Opportunity in Redmond, Washington, the school is plete the experience. We celebrate the Scholarship program supports low- and ideally located with over 350 game studios achievements of early computer engineers middle-income students to pursue eli- within a 20-mile radius. DigiPen Institute by preserving and maintaining running gible, high-demand majors and health of Technology ofers eight undergraduate machines and original software, and mak- care through fnancial support and sup- and two graduate programs ing them available to everyone. port services. Washington NASA Space FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM 2930 ORCACON 2016 Grant Consortium is composed of more SONIC SQUIRRELS OrcaCon is a games and geek conven- than 20 institutions within Washington to See robot demos and maybe even drive a tion focusing on analog games, includ- enhance higher education opportunities robot! Hear about all the engaging FIRST ing board and card games, role-playing for students seeking to pursue careers Robotics programs for ages 6 to 18, and games, and miniature games. OrcaCon is in STEM; to enrich and improve STEM fnd a team near you—or start one of your focused on creating a safe and welcoming education; and to provide public out- own! space for promoting the tabletop games reach for NASA missions, and thereby hobby, supporting diversity in tabletop strengthen the future work of NASA and our nation.
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GAMING PANELS
11:30 AM what it promises, and, if not, may suggest SATURDAY how to fx it. This is where Science! comes ANYONE CAN MAKE BOARD in. First, the panelists will show how to use 10:00 AM GAMES (AND YOU SHOULD psychology, research methods, and other tricks so designers can get the most out PAINT’N TAKE BY PRIVATEER TOO)! [LL2] of their playtesting time. Second, they’ll PRESS [LL1] With their low material costs and design explain how you, the gamer-nerd, can be- Stop in and learn how to paint your very fexibility, board and card games are the perfect way for budding and experienced come not just a playtester but a GREAT own Privateer Press miniature. Our minia- playtester. ture painting experts will give you all the game creators to hone their design mus- Twyla Campbell, Shannon Riddle tips and tricks to bring your mini to life. cles. Anyone can grab some markers and Supplies are limited so get here early! a stack of index cards and start design- ing the game of their dreams. However, it 1:30 PM can still be difcult to know where to start, 11:00 AM or what to do once you’re ready to take LADIES WHO LET’S PLAY [LL3] your game to the next level. Our panel of Twitch streamers and Let’s Players are ex- SEXY VS. SEXISM [RM302] experienced game designers will provide periencing a boom in popularity. Some of Join us as women and men in the gaming tips on how to turn your ideas into proto- the fastest growing YouTube channels are industry discuss topics and tropes about types, what to look for when playtesting centered on gaming content. But where sex and gender issues in games and the your design, and how to turn those early are all the girls? Women and girls make up gaming community. Find out what femi- prototypes into a polished game! 48% of the gaming population, but they’re nism means to these women and how they Tap Pribbenow, Nicole Jekich, Jon Gill still underrepresented in the gaming- feel about how sex is portrayed in games: themed entertainment arena. They’re out sexiness vs. objectifcation, fantasy vs. 12:30 PM there, and they’re just as focused, dedi- reality, power vs. victimization, and more. cated, and skilled as their male counter- This is one of those discussions you won’t TABLETOP PLAYTESTING [LL2] parts. But they also face some very unique want to miss. Great games don’t just fall from the sky as challenges presented by being a girl on Tifa Robles, Mike Robles, Kristina Horn- complete pieces: they take work! A crucial the internet and essentially kicking down er, Brittney Brombacher part of that work is playtesting. Playtesting the door to the “boys only” clubhouse. lets game designers fgure out how well a Despite the harassment, verbal abuse, game creates an enjoyable experience for doxxing, and lack of support from other players. It also makes sure the game does streamers and Let’s Players, these ladies aren’t going anyway and they’re going to
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keep gaming on. 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Timbre Webb, GG Luxy, Asia al-Massari, Amanda End, Aenne Schumann THE COUPLE THAT GAMES TO- LATE NIGHT NOSTALGIA MYS- GETHER [LL2] TERY TOURNAMENT [LL1] 2:30 PM When couples game together, unique prob- Anything can happen in this fashback to the lems may arise during gameplay that single old school games of our childhood. While YOU CAN MAKE A GAME (YES, players may not experience. Join host Mike the games are a mystery, the fun is guaran- YOU!) [RM303] Robles and panelists Tifa Robles, Molly teed! Space is limited, so sign up early to There are a ton of games about what it Lewis, Ben Soileau, Kristina Horner, and Joe secure your spot! means to be a man with a gun, or a dad Homes as they discuss being couples that with a gun, or a dad with a gun and some game together. How do they solve gamer SUNDAY zombies. But as far as we know, there aren’t couple problems? What can you learn from any games about what it means to be YOU. them, and how can you apply what works 11:00 AM Elizabeth Sampat and Zoe Quinn have been for them to your own couple gaming situ- ations? making games about their life experience KING OF TOKYO TOURNAMENT for years now, and they want to help you Todd Tuttle, Tifa Robles, Mike Robles, [LL2] Kristina Horner, Joe Homes, Corey Cle- turn your unique perspective into something Will you be the King of Tokyo? Stomp, bite, mens playable and shareable. You are cool and and hack your way through Tokyo as you great, and the world should hear what you battle rival monsters for control of the city. have to say! 6:00 PM Sign-ups start on Saturday morning—se- Zoe Quinn, Elizabeth Sampat cure your spot early to ensure your monster ULTIMATE CHARACTER CRE- will rule the streets! SO...YOU WANT TO WORK IN ATOR [LL2] TECH [LL2] Crafting your perfect character is the great- Interested in a job in technology and gam- est part of live action role playing games: 1:00 PM ing? We’ve put together a panel of amazing the tragic back story, the heroic destiny, women who took the tech road less traveled the quest for good for evil and everything MYSTERY BOX GAME DESIGN and are here to answer all of your burning in between. There is also a lot more! What CHALLENGE FREE PLAY [LL2] career questions. We’ll talk about how they will you wear? How will you speak? Who will Stop in and learn how to paint your very got started—the good and the bad—and you fnd unbearably annoying and manipu- Stretch your creative muscles in the Mys- what you need to know to start on or reori- late with your telekinesis until they’re cov- tery Box Game Design Challenge. Teams ent your own path. ered in tea stains? Join Christina Dabney of three to six will work together to create Tarrah Milo Wilson, Rachael Ludwick, of the Magnet Improv Theater (NYC) and a board game using only a box of mystery Kathryn Storm, Jeany Ngo, Carol Sun, Caroline Willis of Larp Couture as they talk items! Work with game design professionals Alyssa Jones creation, style, attitude, and point of view. to develop your game mechanics, art, and They’ll take you through the specifcs of the style. Stick around afterwards to play and creation process and the fun techniques to critique your fellow competitors’ creations! 4:00 PM naturally sustain your character. Then we’ll There are prizes for the best game design BLIND LADY VERSUS [LL2] round of the workshop with a few charac- and audience choice. Sign up with friends or ter-developing games that will spark you as individuals; all ages welcome. Challenge Playing video games with low vision is a to spontaneously and naturally inhabit the starts at 10 AM! Please arrive early; space is whole new world—and this demonstration exact character you’ve always dreamed of. limited, and we need to organize teams to lets you see just how diferent it is. Watch Let’s be exactly who we want to be—and get the Challenge started! Elsa S. Henry play video games, and answer nothing less! questions about low-vision gaming Christina Dabney, Caroline Willis Elsa S. Henry
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ALL LOCATED IN LL4: SATURDAY - 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM & SUNDAY - 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM LADY PLANESWALKER SOCIETY Founded in Seattle in 2011 by Tifa Robles, the Lady Planeswalkers Society aims to create welcoming, friendly environments for women (and everyone) to learn and play Magic: The Gathering. They host events for all genders and skill levels to battle Magic in an alternative space! Breaking down the barriers of entry into Magic is the number one goal of the group, but we also aim to provide a stepping stone into tournament play. With over 50 chapters in the world, this group has been very suc- cessful and continues to grow. Outside of running tournaments in stores every week, the group also teaches Magic at many conventions with a large, dedicated staf of experienced teachers.
MIND THE GAP STUDIOS
GAMING TABLES GAMING Mind the Gap Studios is an indepen- dent tabletop game design studio in Lynnwood, WA, with the goal of mak- PHOTO BY KRISTINE HASSELL ing at least one of every type of tabletop game, and making those games fun and accessible. 9TH LEVEL GAMES while the meticulous maps, branching sto- Schrödinger’s Cats is a pseudo-scientifc rylines, and historical detail establish the NASCENT GAMES card game of strategic uncertainty for rich setting. Nascent Games, LLC is an indie studio two to six players. It’s fast, fun, and full of startup from Sacramento, CA. They will be blufng, deduction, and cute cat pictures! GAME COMPANY NO.3 presenting two upcoming game releases: Come learn how to play the game and Game designer David Fooden of Game Kinship (a 2.5D story-based sci-f action solve that thought experiment once and Company No. 3 will be demoing Oh My shooter), and Crumple (a 2D puzzler plat- for all! God! There’s An Axe In My Head - The former). We are excited to meet you; enjoy Game of International Diplomacy, along our games! CHEAPASS GAMES with two new prototype games, Destruct Cheapass Games is a small game pub- Sequence Disengage! and Yukon Salon. lisher in Seattle WA, specializing in casual PATHFINDER SOCIETY The Pathfnder Roleplaying Game is an tabletop games such as Pairs, Unexplod- GAMES BY PLAY DATE evolution of the world’s oldest fantasy role- ed Cow, Lord of the Fries, and Get Lucky. Games by Play Date is a New Hampshire- playing game (based on version 3.5 of the based analog game design and publish- CONDUCT rules set). Throughout GeekGirlCon, we’ll ing house. We make fun games that dis- be running 1-hour demonstrations of the Conduct is a cooperative adventure game play social conscience and share them with card-based combat, set aboard the Pathfnder Roleplaying Game: these short under Creative Commons. We made a adventures are a great introduction both Lusitania in 1909. The fast-paced combat game called slash which is about Boba emphasizes teamwork and movement, to Pathfnder RPG and the entire genre of Fett and Sailor Moon dating. More info at d20 roleplaying games. We’ll have every- gamesbyplaydate.com, and thing you need! come see our gaming table! STORY GAMES LABORATORY GAMES Light on rules and heavy on cooperation, Laboratory is a two person Story Games give everyone at the table game development/publish- control of the narrative. Your game might ing company based in Se- be a comedy or a tragedy, a period drama attle, WA. Their focus is on or a sci-f thriller, but no matter what, the developing games where the results will be surprising and awesome! narrative and action are con- We’ll be featuring games designed by veyed through play. women, such as Questlandia and Shoot- ing the Moon. Join us any time after 10:00
32 SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? BE SURE TO USE OUR OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #GGC15 GAMING TOURNAMENTS AM to whet your appetite with a quick game our myths. Will you ally with Harriet Tubman VALOROUS GAMES lasting 30 minutes to an hour, or visit us at to defeat the Vampires? Will Nikola Tesla’s Valor: the Heroic Roleplay System is a 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM each day, inventions be the key to winning an extrater- brand new tabletop game that specializes and 7 PM on Saturday, for games lasting restrial war? Or will the Spanish Inquisitors in epic adventures and dramatic, unique between two and three hours. Kid-friendly team up with your enemies to bring history characters. The system allows players to games ofered until 7:00 PM. Absolutely no down around you? fully customize their characters and re- experience necessary! wards active roleplay and descriptive nar- TWOGETHER STUDIOS rative. TIME WARS Keith Baker and Jenn Ellis will be demoing Time Wars is a universe of action and ad- Phoenix: Dawn Command, their upcoming AND MORE, LIKE ADVENTUR- venture where humans from our future are RPG, and they may have something new to ER’S LEAGUE! sent through time to defeat the monsters of show of as well.
WORKSHOPS & TOURNAMENTS
SAT :10 AM – 10 PM SUN : 10 AM – 6 PM RPGS WITH ANDY [LL2] Join our game master laureate Andy Mu- nich (The 8 Hour Gamer) to learn and play RPGs. New players and seasoned campaigners are welcome. Check out the gaming foor for times and more details. RPGs this year include Bufy the Vampire Slayer, Dread: Fury Road, Legend of the Elements, and many more. Play something you’ve never played before, or return to an
old favorite! PHOTO BY SAYED ALAMY SAT :10 AM – 8 PM Heed the call, heroes! Let one of the pro- SUN : 1:00 PM fessional Dungeon Masters of the league SUN : 10 AM – 6 PM take you on a thrilling adventure! This is MYSTERY BOX GAME DESIGN a great way to learn to play Dungeons & CHALLENGE FREE PLAY [LL2] GAMES WITH THE GEEK- Dragons 5th Edition while exploring the Stretch your creative muscles in the Mys- GIRLSCOUTS [LL2] world of the Forgotten Realms. Brought As a paramour of Tempest’s heir, you’ll tery Box Game Design Challenge. Teams to you by our friends at Wizards of the of three to six will work together to create need to recruit the help of an array of char- Coast! acters from the lowly soldier to court roy- a board game using only a box of mystery alty to get your letter delivered. You aren’t SUN : 11:00 AM items! Work with game design profession- the only one interested in the heir, howev- als to develop your game mechanics, art, er; are you crafty enough to outsmart your KING OF TOKYO TOURNA- and style. Stick around afterwards to play competitors and ensure that yours is the MENT [LL2] and critique your fellow competitors’ cre- most highly placed missive? Will you be the King of Tokyo? Stomp, bite, ations! There are prizes for the best game and hack your way through Tokyo as you design and audience choice. Sign up with SAT :12 PM – 9 PM battle rival monsters for control of the city. friends or as individuals; all ages welcome. SUN : 12 PM – 6 PM Sign-ups start on Saturday morning—se- Challenge starts at 10 AM! Please arrive cure your spot early to ensure your mon- early; space is limited, and we need to or- ganize teams to get the Challenge started! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AD- ster will rule the streets! VENTURERS LEAGUE [LL2]
Enjoy playing RPGs, tabletop, card, and story games at GeekGirlCon ‘15? Join our biweekly meetup at Wayward Coffeehouse for year-round gaming fun!
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