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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Amanda Powter Welcome to GeekGirlCon ’13. It has been a wild and inspiring year here at GeekGirlCon MARKETING Headquarters. We are tremendously excited to return for our third con and to be seeking Rachelle Abellar out new opportunities and new conversations throughout the year. Our continuing mission Sayed Alamy is the celebration of geeky women and girls across the nerd spectrum and their contribution Shiboo Blalack to comics, gaming, science, technology, pop culture, art, math, academics, engineering, and Raychelle Burks much more. Amber Dawn Bushnell You may notice some slight tweaks as we stroll into our third year. We’ve stayed in our location Rachel Crowell at The Conference Center, but the layout is a bit different. If you did not get a chance to find Anna Daniell gaming last year, you will definitely want to catch panels and gaming down on the lower . AJ Dent Our first floor GeekGirlConnections room is right behind registration with tons of opportunity to Erin Doherty explore making a career out of your geekery. Our Artist Alley is perfectly situated on the second Sarah Grant floor as you ascend to the Exhibitor Hall and panel rooms. Kristine Hassell Some things have not changed. If you support our mission, you are welcome here. There is still Richard Lee no “ cred” required. All genders, orientations, races, ethnicities, abilities, and fandoms are Cole Lundell invited. We remain committed to being an open, inclusive, and welcoming place for of Laurel McJannet all types. You will be able to discuss, examine topics from comedy as a tool of social change Susie Rantz to feminism and race in comics to reconciling a love of problematic things. There will also be some spectacular geeky entertainment that you can relax and enjoy. Adrienne Roehrich Tiffany Smith We hope you will join us again next year at GeekGirlCon ’14 and throughout the year at our Kathryn Storm many events. Ana Visneski Thank you for being part of GeekGirlCon ’13 and have a fantastic time! Diana Wan Josh Weiner We would love to hear more about what you think about it, what you would like to see in future, and why you came. Please consider filling out our feedback survey: http://geekgirlcon.com/ OPERATIONS con/survey. Jessica Ballard Brittany Edwards Karen Hampton TABLE OF CONTENTS Melodie Hardwick Conference Center Maps...... 4 GeekGirlConnections...... 26 Josh Michaels Rose Minier Exhibitors Map & List...... 6 GeekGirlCONcert ’13...... 29 Kris Panchyk Cynthia Rogers Artist Alley Map & List...... 7 Saturday Gaming Schedule...... 30 Sabrina Taylor Saturday Programming Schedule...... 8 Sunday Gaming Schedule...... 32

PROGRAMMING Sunday Programming Schedule...... 23 Special Thanks...... 33 AND EVENTS Nova Barlow Amy Cash Audrey Chang Code of Conduct Terra Clarke Olsen GeekGirlCon strives to provide a safe and awesome place where everyone Meg Humphrey is welcome and can feel comfortable to be themselves. Therefore, offensive or Alyssa Jones harassing behavior of any kind is not tolerated. To the best of our ability, we Alison Kozar intend to eliminate inappropriate conduct from our convention. The GeekGirlCon Donna Prior Code of Conduct, complete with harassment policies, general information, and Abby Rhinehart consequences can be found at http://geekgirlcon.com/code-of-conduct. Jennifer K. Stuller 1

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10:00 AM Turning Your Art into Women in Gaming: A Geek Etiquette Helen of Troy We Are Fandom, Deconstructing the an Online Business New Frontier Unlimited Hear Us Roar Myth 10:30 AM

Everything I Thought 11:00 AM Labor of Love: Why Strong Female Geek Girl Style: De- Octobriana, the Race in Costuming I Knew about Women Make Trans- Characters in Young manding Recognition Black Heroine, and and Performance History Was Made Up by 11:30 AM formative Works Victorians Adult Literature in the Fashion World Wonder Woman: A Comic History 12:00 PM Geeks in Education Best of Both Worlds: Edible Astronomy You and Your Witches, Princesses, Careers Where STEM Connected Kid and Warrior Maidens 12:30 PM Meets the Humanities Divas, Dames, & Daredevils 1:00 PM Making Giant Robots Hiding in Plain iSight Craft Explosion!: Kids of the New Changing Culture Go Craft Books and Kits Normal in Mainstream and 1:30 PM by becker&mayer! Ask The Astronomers Alternative Spaces

2:00 PM Female Characters Ouch! It Hurts Home Geek Home Making Science Fun: Anything That Loves: in Design Where?!? For Girls, Boys, and Comics Beyond 2:30 PM Everyone SuperMOOC: Explor- “Gay” and “Straight” ing Gender through 3:00 PM Playing God: What Creating Inclusive- Intro to Costume The Psychology of Comic Books When Music, It Takes to Create a ness in the Geek Craft and Cosplay Cosplay Gender, & Disability 3:30 PM Universe Community Black, Latina, Girl, Intertwine and Geek: A Tale of 4:00 PM Let's Make a Game Making Your Website GeekGirlCon Craft Comics for Social Acceptance RIGHT NOW a Hate-Free Zone Wars Change 4:30 PM Toward a Universe of Equals 5:00 PM Girl Power: When the 20 Years of Myst Getting Cheeky: The Costume Contest Ladies Team Up Making of Husbands 5:30 PM Wigs 101 Fan Studies: Past, Present, and 6:00 PM Crowdfunding Beyond Tomorrow: Fat Girl: Fan Girl Future(s) without Losing Your Empowering Female 6:30 PM Mind Makers and Fans Interaction Design: Is Star Trek a Make Your World Feminist Utopia? 7:00 PM You Should Make The New Female Easier to Use Laugh Riot: Comedy Ready-to-Wear Games! Fantasy as a Tool of Social 7:30 PM Rule 63 Costuming: Change Inside The Lizzie The Whys and Hows Bennet Diaries 8:00 PM More than Skin-deep: A Dignified Reading of Genderbending Geeks for Poetry, Where No Man Has Fandom, Women, from Needles & Poetry for Geeks Gone Before: The 8:30 PM and Geek Tattoos Artifice Yuri Anime/Manga Standard Action the Show Battle! Webseries: Season 2 9:00 PM Show Me How to Screening and Panel Imaginary Friends Nerdlesque Screening and Panel 9:30 PM Geek Seekers Screening and Panel 10:00 PM The Gamers: Hands of Fate—Screening 10:30 PM and Panel

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM for women in games. presence in film and television, from early cin- Turning Your Art into an Online ​Adrien Piro, Allison Bilas, Jen Pearce, Kelsey ema to Xena: Warrior Princess. Business [LL2] Wesley, Megan Marie Lau, Sarah Dicken, Ruby Blondell Do you make art? Has someone told you they Stephanie Bayer would pay money for art you make? Learn what We Are Fandom, Hear Us Roar [RM302] you need to know to start an online business, Geek Etiquette [RM204] Through the power of , Tumblr, and oth- including licensing, targeting your audience How should you act at conventions? What er similar applications, fans have developed through advertising and social media, protect- do you do when your friend doesn’t get your strong relationships with actors, writers, pro- ing your designs, and opening an online shop. references? How will you handle that internet ducers, and each other. This has given fangirls Panelists discuss these topics and more when troll? These questions and more will be dis- direct influence over their fandoms. Our age starting your art-based small business. cussed in this lively look at etiquette in geek of social media has seen the rise of fandoms; Amanda Nuckolls, Wendy Buske culture. Learn how to be a well-mannered people are starting to notice. This panel will in- geek and get answers to all of your burning clude a short presentation displaying various Women in Gaming: A New Frontier etiquette questions! examples of the use of social media in fangirl AY SCH ED UL E T UR D AY [LL3] Ana Visneski, Marian Call, Sharon Feliciano, culture followed by open discussion. More and more women are identifying them- Tara Theoharis Amber Lena-Miller selves as gamers, and they are taking new gaming platforms by storm. What does this Helen of Troy Unlimited [RM301] Deconstructing the Mary Sue Myth mean for the gaming industry? Success in this Helen of Troy is the mythical embodiment of fe- [RM303] new frontier of gaming requires more than the male beauty and its devastating consequences Explore the idea of the “Mary Sue” character average 10% of women employees—growth for men. The ancient Greeks used her story to and how it relates to the creation, interpretation, is necessary. With successful Twitter phenom- grapple with anxieties about female sexuality and reception of female characters in genre and enon #1ReasonWhy and EA’s #PlayAs1, the and autonomy, and she has remained a power- geek-centric works. What does the term mean, SA conversation has started. Join in to keep it go- ful cultural presence ever since. This presenta- and why has it become so widespread? How ing and moving toward a positive experience tion will examine some manifestations of that does it relate to the idea of “strong female char-

8 SA acters”? And how can creators and consumers of pop culture move beyond problematic terms CHECK IT OUT: like these to forge the best characters possible? Amber Benson, Andrea Letamendi, Cecil Divas, Dames, & Castellucci, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Sarah Kuhn Daredevils 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM [RM302] Labor of Love: Why Women Make Wonder Woman is always thought of as the first super- T UR D AY SCH ED UL E Transformative Works [LL2] heroine of comic books. In reality, a number of powerful Fanfiction readers and writers keep a fandom female heroes preceded her in the early days of com- alive online, whether the readers comment on an ics but have now been largely forgotten. From warrior existing story or make a request for a new story. queens to intergalactic explorers, goddesses to crafty The majority of people in the fanfiction world are reporters, these daring women were independent and educated, successful women in their mid-to-late brave, and lived lives of adventure. Why did they dis- 30s. What draws them to read and/or write these appear from comics for over two decades? We’ll look works of transformative fiction? Why do they at several “lost” heroines to trace the history of these keep writing, long after a movie, television show, forgotten comic book females. or book series is complete? Mike Madrid Julian Bliss, Rachael Vaughn, Tegan Mulholland, Torra Kimbul

Everything I Thought I Knew About how recognizing geek girls in fashion empowers challenging, and rewarding careers that let you Fashion History was Made Up by fangirls in a predominantly male market. do both. This panel will focus on those places a Victorians [LL3] Amy Ratcliffe, Elizabeth Giorgi, Jed Seigle, Jon geek girl can find interdisciplinary options. The only people who enjoy making up “facts” Kay, Kaitlin Stewart, Lisa Granshaw Hsiao-Ching Chou, Nazila Merati, Suzette Chan about customs more than Hollywood are turn- of-the-century Victorians. Unfortunately, ste- 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Edible Astronomy [RM204] reotypes from both come up in the otherwise Octobriana, the Black Heroine, and Bring the wonders of the wide universe down into delightful world of amateur costuming. This pre- Wonder Woman: A Comic History in your kitchen! Participate in hands-on demonstra- sentation cordially invites us all to recalibrate our Three Presentations [RM302] tions of craters, planets, and more using all kinds ideas of what is possible in places and times that Comic book heroines and their place in history: of edible things you probably have in your house. don’t directly mirror ours. There will be time for where do they come from? We’ll discuss the Learn about the formation of parts of the universe questions, but those with queries must be willing 1940s creation of the now-iconic Wonder Wom- through touch and model-sized representations, to share (or make up!) the story behind a piece of an; 60s-era Czechoslovakia and the twisted tale and feel free to get your hands a little messy while clothing they’re wearing. of Octobriana, including her convoluted emer- you do so. This session will bring the amazing Caroline Willis, Sarah Rocheleau gence to the world of comics; and the impacts of universe right down to you. Black superheroines on Black college students. Amy Davis Roth, Nancy Graziano, Nicole Strong Female Characters in Get set for a wild—yet informative—ride! Gugliucci Young Adult Literature [RM204] Erin Lovejoy-Guron, Grace Gipson, Jose Alaniz Strength in female characters comes in all levels You and Your Connected Kid [RM301] and flavors throughout the history of myth and fic- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM This workshop will cover safety, privacy, identity, tion. It is particularly important to portray strong Geeks in Education [LL2] and plagiarism while being media-positive and en- female young adult characters in today’s young How does your inner geek shine through when couraging everyone to use social tools for good. adult fiction genre; girls and young teens often you’re teaching, or when you’re taking a class of Included: a hands-on profile-building session identify with these characters. Do authors have a any sort? Are there certain exercises in which you and a profile pic photo shoot! Parents will learn responsibility to their young readers to supply pos- use geek pop culture to get a discussion started the benefits of a social media presence, protect- itive role models? Discuss this question and more or answer a question? We have gathered a panel ing their child’s identity, and teaching them how at this panel, and form your own opinion. of educators to exchange and discuss the geek- to protect themselves. Teens and tweens will Faith McKay, Phoebe Kitanidis, Suzanne Brahm, dom that teachers and their students have suc- learn about different social media, what’s TMI and Tori Centanni cessfully integrated into their classrooms. This what’s enough, online behavior’s consequences panel is meant for anyone interested in teaching IRL, bullying and trolling, and how to shine up that Geek Girl Style: Demanding Recog- or learning in a classroom setting. profile for college and career fields. nition in the Fashion World [RM301] Christina Blanch, Katherine J. Lee, Kristin Betsey Brock, Maile Martinez Remember when buying a Star Wars T-shirt meant Fitzsimmons, Rachel McWhorter, Ursulla Idleman settling for a men’s small because there were no Witches, Princesses, and Warrior women’s sizes? Now pop-culture-themed fashion Best of Both Worlds: Careers Where Maidens: Exploring the and accessories include more items for women, STEM Meets the Humanities [LL3] of Women in Fantasy [RM303] thanks to brands like Her Universe; they have Think you can’t get a good job in a STEM (sci- Join this panel discussion on what went into cre- shown companies that a geek girl market exists. ence, technology, engineering, or mathematics) ating the new exhibit “Fantasy: Worlds of Myth However, there is much to be done. We will dis- field if you’re a geek girl with a background in and Magic” at the EMP. The exhibit contains cuss the growth of pop-culture-themed fashion the humanities? Do you love both Fine Arts and hands-on installations that include world building and accessories for women, where you can find Physical Sciences, and wonder if there’s a way to and mapmaking, and legendary pop culture arti- these items, what areas need improvement, and do both for a living? There are many interesting, facts such as iconic costumes from The Wizard of Oz, Xena: Warrior Princess, Labyrinth, and The Princess Bride. The panel of writers and guests CHECK IT OUT: will also discuss the various roles and archetypes that women have played in fantasy literature, film, and pop culture over the last century. Race in Costuming Jane Espenson, Jasen Emmons, Brooks Peck, and Performance more TBA 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM [RM303] 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Chaka Cumberbatch, professional cosplayer and Making Giant Robots Go: Meteor author of “I’m a Black Female Cosplayer and and the Business and Fun of Online Some People Hate It,” discusses appropriation, Games [LL2] appreciation, and race in costuming and perfor- Meteor Entertainment is unique in the games mance in an attempt to proactively and positively industry in the number of women in prominent combat racism. management and development roles. This pre- Chaka Cumberbatch sentation features insights on careers within the games industry from Torrie Dorrell (Chief Reve- nue Officer), Paula Cuneo (VP, Marketing), Sarah

9 Novotny (Chief Information Officer), and Amanda perspectives. But when difficult conversations and more—whether it’s baking in the kitchen or Richardson (Director of Customer Support). regarding representation, gender, race, or abil- entertaining, you’ll hear tips from the experts on Come join these women for an overview of the ity are met with hostility by event organizers, infusing your home with your personality without work Meteor Entertainment does in the gaming industry leaders, and by geeks themselves, do scaring away the Muggles. industry, and how it relates to creating a gaming we continue to show up to these larger spaces? , Corrina Lawson, Jenn Fujikawa, haven for women. Or is it more productive to create alternatives? Kelly Knox, Tara Theoharis Amanda Richardson, Danielle Davis, Paula Where is action most effective? Panelists will Cuneo, Sarah Novotny, Torrie Dorrell discuss where we draw the line, best use our Making Science Fun: For Girls, Hiding in Plain iSight: Face Detection energies, or vote with our dollars as community Boys, and Everyone [RM301] In this hands-on, participatory demonstra- tion, everyone will walk away with some tools and ideas for ways to make science CHECK IT OUT: more fun for the kids in their lives. Holly Csiga and Alice Enevoldsen from the Pa- Anything That Loves: Comics Beyond cific Science Center will share some of the psychology influencing how they teach, “Gay” and “Straight” and the new research by SciGirls about 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM [RM303] some of the things that help girls succeed The comics anthology Anything That Loves assembles 30 in science. creators to delve into the complex world of sexuality that Alice Enevoldsen, Holly Csiga exists outside of the gay/straight binary. It hopes to expose some myths, correct some misconceptions, and bring to- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM gether an often-splintered LGBT community in a new way. SuperMOOC: Exploring Gender Join editor Charles “Zan” Christensen for a discussion of the Through Comic Books [RM302] origins of the project, why it’s important, and the challenges In the spring of 2013, Ball State ventured of being a bisexual storyteller. This panel is age 18+. into the world of Massive, Open, Online Ashley Cook, Charles “Zan” Christensen, Kevin Boze, Leia Classes, also known as MOOCs. This on- Weathington line class was open to anyone around the world and it was free except for purchas- ing a selection of assigned comic books. This presentation will unveil the adventures Self-Defense Workshop and CV organizers, creators, speakers, and activists. We of exploring gender using comics, the design of Dazzle Makeup Tutorial [LL3] will talk about what constitutes a safe space, the course, the interview process with the comic Create an avant-garde “CV Dazzle” look with how to set an example, send a message, and creators, and the results of the class. Seattle artist Bronwyn Lewis as part of a make- raise the bar—as well as how we drive change Christina Blanch, Greg Rucka, Jen Van Meter, up tutorial that will teach participants how to and build our businesses through these smaller, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Mark Waid apply makeup to prevent one’s face from get- yet safer and more inclusive, spaces. ting picked up by face detection software. This Jennifer K. Stuller, Jo Jo Stilletto, K.T. Bradford, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM program will discuss the history of “dazzle” Rob Salkowitz, Shoshana Kessock Playing God: What it Takes to Create camouflage, computer vision, and facial rec- a Universe [LL2] ognition software to address issues of privacy, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM Wars have been waged, won, and lost in geek political dissent, and sociocultural norms of Ask The Astronomers [RM302] universes. The smallest moments have been beauty, as well as prescribed ideas of feminin- Do you have any astronomy questions? This analyzed, contradictions dissected, characters ity and masculinity in technology. is your time to ask! You can find out anything, dismissed. Star Wars, Star Trek, Mass Effect, Anya McCullough, Bronwyn Lewis from the fate of the universe, to the likelihood of and Buffy all have supported extremely popular aliens, to the best planet to colonize, to how to franchises. So what does it really take to keep a Craft Explosion!: Craft Books and become an astronomer. Kids and adults alike universe alive, especially when there are so many Kits by becker&mayer! [RM204] are encouraged to attend and ask questions! contributing to it? How do you maintain continu- becker&mayer!, the leading creator, producer, Aomawa Shields, Jillian Scudder, Lisa Will, ity? What was Joss Whedon thinking?? Discuss and manufacturer of innovative nonfiction books, Nicole Gugliucci this and much more! presents this panel of publishing experts talking Hilary Heskett Shapiro, Karin Weekes, Kenna about the book-making process and explain- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Conklin, Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows, Patrick ing how best-selling nonfiction science fiction Female Characters in Game Design Weekes titles are produced. Some of the steps include: [LL2] the idea-generation process, finding an expert Join a media critic, a games consultant, and Creating Inclusiveness in the Geek author, working with collectors to include never- game designers as they discuss issues of in- Community [LL3] before-seen memorabilia and imagery, creating a clusivity in game design. What obstacles are In an effort to combat the strict rules and defini- captivating design that best emulates the subject there to diverse representations of female char- tion of what it means to be a ‘nerd’ or ‘geek,’ matter, how the books are printed, and more. acters? How can game designers ensure ac- a group of lady Seattleites founded Have You Delia Greve, Katie Benezra, Kjersti Egerdahl, cessibility in gaming and in character creation? Nerd, a blog that focuses on the daily lives of Kristen Rask, Stephanie Swane Anita Sarkeesian, Elsa Sjunneson-Henry, nerds and recognizes that you can be a nerd Kimberly Voll, Shoshana Kessock for anything in life. Have You Nerd does not fo- Kids of the New Normal: Queer cus on one type of nerd and shies away from Families and Their Children in Ouch! It Hurts Where?!? [LL3] defining what a nerd is in measurable terms. Popular Culture [RM301] For all those time you were traipsing through They aim to create a space for all types of What would it mean for popular culture to help the woods and your mask hid that root you just nerds to connect in a positive way. us imagine different forms of (gender)queer kin- tripped over! Here are tips and ideas to help Meg Humphrey, Terra Clarke Olsen ship and parenting? By exploring together how you recover from a raucous weekend of LARP- we could tell more complex stories about queer ing, partying, or sword fighting. This panel will Intro to Costume Craft and Cosplay parents and gender-creative children, this panel break down the basic anatomy of the most [RM204]

AY SCH ED UL E T UR D AY will generate discussion on the ways that popular common injuries and what happens in the body Cosplay or costuming? The Crafters In Disguise culture can help us (re)imagine possibilities and when you injure yourself. You’ll learn what in- bloggers discuss costume craft from different work for social justice, instead of reinvesting in flammation and sprains really are! approaches. What is “cosplay,” what is “cos- dominant narratives. Dr. Virginia Morris tuming,” and how are they similar or different? Hélène Frohard-Dourlent Steampunk, Gijinka—how can we merge those Home Geek Home [RM204] into our favorite characters? How does one cre- Changing Culture in Mainstream Wondering how to make your home fun and styl- ate an outfit while avoiding a panic attack? Once and Alternative Spaces [RM303] ish—with a geeky twist? From commissioning an outfit is complete, what’s next? We’ll share Convention culture can create community, in- comic book artists for art to adorn your walls, simple and advanced tips & tricks for picking

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COSTUME CONTEST 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM [RM303] Toward A Universe of Put on that costume—the one you’ve been planning Equals: The Past, Present, all year, the one you’ve slaved over for hours and and Future of Gender

weeks, the one you love more than anything in the Equality in Science T UR D AY SCH ED UL E world—and come on down to the GeekGirlCon ’13 Fiction [RM302] Costume Contest! There will be prizes for different Among literary genres, specula- categories of costumes. Stop by the Info Booth on tive fiction stands at the forefront Level One to enter and find out more. We can’t wait of shaping the future. Though to see what you come up with! technology has been greatly ad- Hosted by Rebecca M. Davis vanced thanks to these stories of tomorrow, the depiction of gen- der parity has been slow to prog- ress. This roundtable discussion explores the current state of gen- roes, pop culture icons, anime personalities, and perimental workshop, game developers from der equality in speculative fiction, as well as the comic book super are all welcome. Ubisoft will show you how to design a game on course for the future, and invites the audience Sammy Ng paper before you build it. Participants will learn to give their own opinions on what form a uni- the basics of game-making through conception verse of equals will take in the days to come. The Psychology of Cosplay: Culture, and prototyping and be given suggestions and AprilJo Murphy, Crystal Connor, Danielle Myers, Consent, and Misconceptions [RM301] tools for taking their idea from paper to pixels. Michael Shean, Satyros Phil Brucato, Tina Shelton Cosplayers are receiving more attention recently Ceri Young, Jill Murray, Khris Brown in the media, from high-profile reality shows to 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM small-scale local projects drawing more and Making Your Website a Hate-Free Girl Power: When the Ladies Team more attention to this cultural practice. What Zone: Advice for Creating Safe Up [LL2] are the fundamental reasons to cosplay? What Spaces Online [LL3] Do all-female teams give female characters a are the psychological commonalities among The internet can be a brutal place, and a lot of chance to shine when they might normally be people that wear costumes as part of their that brutality is directed towards women—often overshadowed by male teammates? Are they fandom? What are the repercussions—both for no other reason than having the audacity pandering? Are they fan service? We will look at positive and negative—of participating in this to exist in a traditionally male space. There is a a variety of teams such as Brian Wood’s new X- subculture? Clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea pressing need for safe spaces online, not just for Men book, The Powerpuff Girls, My Little Pony, Letamendi (UCLA; Batgirl) discusses these women but also for LGBTQ persons, disabled Xena and Gabrielle, Bridesmaids, Sucker Punch, issues and shares the results of an intensive persons, people of color, people of size, and so and others. We’ll also discuss how media influ- research study of over 800 cosplayers. Cos- on. This panel will talk about creating and pro- ences girls and boys in terms of empowerment tumes encouraged! tecting safe spaces, as well as dealing with the and the depiction of women. Andrea Letamendi, Chaka Cumberbatch, Jes- potentially negative fallout of designating your Joshua Covey, Luke Turpeinen, Mariah Huehner, sica Merizan, Kimi Hughes website a safe space. Samantha Cross Cora Harrington When Music, Gender, & Disability 20 Years of Myst [LL3] Intertwine [RM303] Comics for Social Change [RM301] In 1993 MYST erupted onto the scene, changing Join a rich conversation about the intersection HollabackPHILLY worked with local artist, Erin the way people viewed computer games forever. of gender, disability, and music. Music and (dis) Filson, to create an anti-street harassment comic More than that, it was one of the first games to ability are part of the normal human experi- book for use in educational workshops. They are strongly appeal to women of all ages, and that ence, and the concepts of gender and disability also working on a choose-your-own-adventure appeal has carried though five sequels, three are constructed by the societies we live in. This style computer-based comic to help youth delve books, and a massively multi-player online game panel will share some recent research about deeper into the nuances of harassment and rape (MMO). We will discuss what makes MYST great how music impacts us emotionally and physi- culture. The comic will also be used to combat for geek girls 20 years later. cally. We will gain understanding about how the harassment culture at comic book conven- Eleri Hamilton, Lauren Hall-Stigerts messages within music aid or deteriorate our tions, especially as it relates to cosplayers. concept of self or identity. Rochelle Keyhan 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM Robin Harwick Wigs 101 [RM204] 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM We all love cosplay—it has become a staple of 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM GeekGirlCon Craft Wars [RM204] the convention scene. But wigs are an interest- Black, Latina, Girl, and Geek: A Tale Come and compete for the title of Ultimate Crafters ing beast. How do you know which to purchase? of Acceptance [RM302] of GeekGirlCon! Teams are formed from attend- How do you wear it to make it look like real hair— Geek girls of color seem to be a breed; ees who will go through multiple rounds of elimi- and do you want it to look like real hair? Join us to many have tales about fighting to let their geek nation using their imagination to make awesome learn the basics of picking out and wearing wigs flags fly just like geek girls of other races—but works of art. Each round will come with vague to look your best when cosplaying. for some reason, their geek cred is often called themes, crafting tools, and weird supplies. Arm Kiri Callaghan into question. If one’s geek is questioned often, characters that they can look up to are few and far between. This panel will bring CHECK IT OUT: attention to this phenomenon, so that black girl geeks, Asian Getting Cheeky: girl geeks, Latina girl geeks, and many others can finally feel like The Making of Husbands part of the narrative. 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM [RM301] Aquala Lloyd, Emily Berrios, Co-creator Jane Espenson discusses the successful release of the Tiffany Janibagian newest episodes of the award-winning series Husbands through 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM CW Seed. And in his first appearance for the show, director Eli Let’s Make a Game RIGHT Gonda joins Espenson for a special look behind the scenes at the NOW [LL2] fun that went into the making of the new material. They will also You don’t need to get hired in discuss the future of the series and take questions from attendees. the game industry to make video Eli Gonda, Jane Espenson games! In this fast-paced ex-

11 Fan Studies: Past, Present, and what the field is all about, and a few example cluding the Avengers, the Justice League, Star Future(s) [RM302] rules that interaction designers apply when Trek, Avatar, Disney, and Game of Thrones. After Fan studies emerged out of intersections in doing their work. the fashion show, our panelist-models will dis- television studies, feminist and queer theory, Cheryl Platz cuss how they put together looks, and go over and (sub)cultural studies in the early 1990s. tips for building your own—no matter which It has since grown into a robust and diverse Is Star Trek a Feminist Utopia? [RM302] characters or fandoms you choose. field of scholarly work on fan communities Star Trek creates a utopian vision of the future, @WonderAli, Anika Dane, Caroline Pruett, and the transformative works they circulate. but do the traditional groups still come out Kristine Hassell, Stefanie G. Kahler, Suzanne This roundtable conversation will survey the ahead? How was violence against women de- Walker, Vanessa Smith history of fan studies, discuss trends in con- picted? Would anything have been different if temporary fan scholarship (anti-fandom, fan there had been regular gay characters? What 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM labor, etc.), and speculate on the future(s) of would a more feminist Trek universe look like Rule 63 Costuming: The Whys and the field. and how is that being created in fandom? We Hows of Genderbending [RM204] Anne Jamison, Jennifer K. Stuller, Julie Levin will discuss whether the Star Trek universe is For every given male character, there is a fe- Russo, Suzanne Scott a feminist utopia or if there’s still a lot of work male version. Why is that? Why do some wom- to be done. en as Superma’am not Supergirl? We’ll 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM Jamala Henderson, Jarrah Hodge, Mary talk about gender-bending versus cross-play. Crowdfunding Without Losing Czerwinski, Tanya Feldman We’ll also explore what makes a good gender- Your Mind [LL2] flipped character or costume design. It doesn’t Don’t know your GoFundMe from your Kick- 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM have to be sexualized to be fun and fabulous. starter? Have a dream project that needs a little You Should Make Games! [LL2] Jonnalyhn Wolfcat Prill, Torrey Stenmark financial push and a lot of love from the com- Making a video game has never been easier, munity? If you’re intimidated by the numbers, and yet popular game companies are often Inside The Lizzie Bennet Diaries setting up a great pitch, filming your video, or criticized for lacking diversity. That’s why the [RM302] getting out of the planning phase, there are peo- game industry needs you! Different perspec- The Lizzie Bennet Diaries was a ground-breaking ple who want to help. Planning before you start tives are crucial now more than ever, and your modern-day transmedia adaptation of Pride and is just a part of the process. If you need to know unique life experiences and creativity can help. Prejudice applauded for its portrayal of female it all, this is the session for you. Game designers Miko Charbonneau and Katie friendships in the context of a classic love story. Julie Haehn, Lillian Cohen-Moore, Nicole Chironis will use their indie and professional Less widely known is that women were leaders Lindroos, Shanna Germain experience to explain how to get started, even in nearly every aspect of the production behind if you’re new to design, art, and/or program- the scenes. Whether you’re a fan, aspiring web Beyond Tomorrow: Empowering ming. Bring your notebook, your questions, creator, or transmedia veteran, come talk to the Female Makers and Fans [LL3] and your passion to learn! women who helped bring Lizzie to life. Fandom has grown in size and presence over Katie Chironis, Miko Charbonneau Alexandra Edwards, Jenni Powell, Kate Rorick, the years to become a powerful force. Now Katie Moest, Margaret Dunlap more than ever, fans are creating their own fan The New Female Fantasy Hero [LL3] art and sharing it with the world online. Women How does the new female hero in YA fantasy 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM are at the forefront of this fan movement. In break traditional and offer new More than Skin-deep: Fandom, this panel format we will discuss the success challenges for teen readers? Are these female Women, and Geek Tattoos [LL2] of YouTube channels, the changing roles of heroes really new or are storytellers doing a More women than men have tattoos these women within the world of online fan fiction and kind of role reversal, exchanging for days, and there’s nothing like the joy of a per- publication, and gender bending in cosplay. hand grenades? This panel takes an in-depth fect stranger recognizing the geek tattoo on Heather Hobma, Jessica Bay, Kelaine Devine look at the challenges authors face when cre- your arm. We’ll explore historical and socio- ating a female hero for modern day readers. logical theories of tattoos with personal expe- Fat Girl: Fan Girl [RM301] Come add your insights and join the discussion. rience to explore and celebrate geek tattoos, Most female geek heroes are a certain ideal- Cat Rambo, Danika Dinsmore, Dia Calhoun, with an emphasis on exploring why geek tat- ized body type: tall, skinny, buxom. The vast Janet Lee Carey toos might be of particular importance to geek majority of female geek-wear is marketed to women. Get a pic of your tat to share with the a similar shape. This can make it murderously Laugh Riot: Comedy as a Tool of GeekGirlCon world! hard to feel included in parts of fandom. We Social Change [RM301] AJ Burgin, Steve Stone, Stevi Costa, Taylor will discuss whether this is a product of size- Despite the “humorless feminist” strawman, Boulware bias against risqué costumes on bigger girls more and more feminists have been making and share the best places to get geeky T- good use of comedy on TV, on stage, and on- A Dignified Reading from Needles higher in size than Junior Large. line to combat oppression, to fight for wom- & Artifice [LL3] Haviva Avirom, Jo Jo Stiletto, Rachelle Abellar, en’s rights, and sometimes just to cope with Needles and Artifice: A Refined Adventure Story Teka England the misogyny we see every day in the media with Ingenious Knitting Patterns is not only a and in our day-to-day lives. How can we all use knitting book with an extremely long title: it’s 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM humor to combat sexism and other forms of a steampunk adventure novella as well! Come Interaction Design: Make Your bigotry? hear a reading from the book to be followed World Easier to Use [RM204] Amanda Marcotte, Kate Harding, Luvvie Ajayi, with a Q&A from some of the twelve authors Are you passionate about technology and art Rebecca Watson about steampunk, knitwear design, co-writing or design? Do you want to find a career where fiction, and anything else that comes up. you can have a hands-on, positive impact Ready to Wear Superhero [RM303] Aimee Skeers, Jen Schripsema, Sarra Loew, on people’s lives? Interaction design (also The purpose of ready-to-wear superhero, Dis- Valerie DePietro known as user experience design) is a field neybound, or costume cosplay is to re- that brings together principles of computer flect (but not mimic) a character’s costume. See a Geeks for Poetry, Poetry for Geeks science, graphic design, and psychology. In runway show of character-inspired fashions from [RM301] this hands-on workshop, you’ll get a taste of comics, movies, television, and video games in- Join Redmond, Washington’s poet laureate, Jeannine Hall Gailey, to discuss how poetry can work for geeks, and how geeks can learn to love

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CHECK IT OUT: DIY SCIENCE ZONE HOURS: SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM & SUNDAY 9:00 AM - science zone 2:00 PM LOCATED ON LEVEL 3 DIY Exploration Tracker T UR D AY SCH ED UL E Come on down to the Do-It-Yourself Science Zone! A team of trained GeekGirlCon scientists will be on hand to explain, demonstrate, and expound on the theories you’re experiencing. Don’t miss YOUR Get a punch for each experiment you do! chance to be a GeekGirlCon scientist! Explorer name (first & last): What will the zone offer? Finish 3 experiments for a chance to win ThinkGeek stuff! Return • DNA extraction made easy! this card to a zone scientist and attend the prize drawings at 6PM • Are you bitter? A genetic taste test. on Saturday and 2PM on Sunday. You must be present to win. • Magic breath! Acid-base chemistry of the body. • CSI: GGC! Finding latent prints using ninhydrin. • Coffee ground fossils! Perfect for Seattle. scientist, many kids draw an older white dude with Doc Brown hair? • Neuron know-how! Build your own & learn how they work. It’s pervasive enough that characters on The Big Bang Theory were • Slime-to-go! Make your own bag of goo. going to be in lab before the showrunners met actual science • Making craters! Please bring your own sound effects. graduate students and realized that t-shirts and were more • Dancing raisins! No choreography skills required. common. • Nature notebooks! A mix of art & nature. One way to combat that is to let people meet actual Attendees will be given an Exploration Tracker to document the com- scientists. . . . We’ve got younger and older scientists. Most of our pletion of experiments. This tracker doubles as a prize entry, thanks team is female; many are not Caucasian. I want people to realize to the support of ThinkGeek! By completing 3 projects, attendees that science is open to anyone.” could win a 2 PotatOS Science Kit, an Edible Chemistry Kit, –Dr. Stephen Granade, DIY Science Zone volunteer or the Common Cold! Bethany Brookshire, Caleph Wilson, Charity Lovitt, Chemjobber, Not only will attendees get hands-on experience, they’ll get to work Danielle Lee, Emily Finke, Lali DeRosier, Marie Villabara, Matthew side-by-side with scientists and science teachers. Why is this side- Francis, Melanie Mallon, Nicole Gugliucci, Rachael Ludwick, by-side interaction important? Raychelle Burks, Stephen Granade, Torrey Stenmark

“I tend to forget that most people don’t know scientists personally or ever meet them. Is it any wonder that, when asked to draw a vised parody of the original Star Trek TV series. Panel [RM303] 10:00 PM - 10:50 PM The cast will use suggestions from attendees to Two loners keep to themselves in Seattle, along The Gamers: Hands of Fate – create the world and plot of this all-ages show. with their imaginary friends—until they find each Screening and Panel [RM303] Get ready to beam aboard! other. Imaginary Friends is a new web series that In the follow-up film to cult hits The Gamers and Cheryl Platz, Colin Madison, Doug Willott, just started airing this year on YouTube. See a The Gamers: Dorkness Rising, filmakers at ZOE Jeannine Clarke, Nick Schell, Oliver Trimble, screening of the series, become its newest fans, tackle misogyny in geek culture with humor and Sam Hecker, Tony Beeman, Wayne Pishue and meet the people involved in its creation and heart. Inspired by abuse endured by female gam- production. ers, the film follows CCG player Natalie’s fight to 8:30 PM - 9:20 PM Amy Mayes, Andre Nelson, Katherine Jett, save her game, while within the game, hero Myr- Yuri Anime/Manga Battle! [RM204] Monika Holm, Sara Porkalob, Thom Morgan iad attempts to save her kingdom. The producer Get ready to rumble anime and manga style! and cast will discuss the making of and show Team up with your like-minded peeps and an- 9:00 PM - 10:20 PM clips from film. Don’t miss the Q&A, and discuss swer trivia questions related to yuri anime and Show Me How to Nerdlesque [RM301] the questions raised by the film. manga. See who knows more about each sub- Nerdlesque is a fantastical alchemy combining Ben Dobyns, Samara Lerman, Sarah Corn, ject—and learn a lot of awesome facts in the burlesque and sexy, brave, beautiful nerds of Trin Miller process! If you come a little late, join a team if all shapes, sexes, and sizes. Phasers replace you know the answer. Prizes for the team who feather boas and D20s replace pastie tassels knows the most, so come get bragging rights in this trend of modern burlesque. This session for the epic battle! will cover a brief history, the art of the tease, how Kristen Enos to get started, performer ethics, costumes, and more. Come willing to explore the sexy side of Standard Action the Webseries: your favorite obsessions in a safe, supportive en- Season 2 Screening and Panel [RM302] vironment. This is an 18+ class. The second season of Standard Action debuted Jo Jo Stiletto, Rebecca M. Davis, Sailor St. on YouTube with a bang in December 2012 to Claire, Scarlett O’Hairdye continue the story of four misfit adventurers as they bumble through their quest to save the 9:30 PM - 10:20 PM world from evil. Come and see select episodes Geek Seekers Screening and Panel from season 2 and ask the team questions about [RM302] the story, the Standard Action world, and their Web series are gaining in popularity all over the process. Hear about the Standard Action web- world, gaining fans who don’t get enough pro- comic, the card game, and what’s coming next in gramming for their preferences on network the Standard Action world... like season 3! television. Geek Seekers is one of those web Edwin Perez, Jennifer Lyseng, Joanna Gaskell, series, and GeekGirlCon has a screening to get Rob Hunt, Tara Pratt, Vanessa Driveness you started! Join the co-hosts and director for a discussion after the screening on web series, 9:00 PM - 9:50 PM ghosts, Bigfoot, and gaming. Imaginary Friends Screening and Jen Page, Max Holechek, Monte Cook

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10:00 AM Geek Girls in Higher Writing for Role-Playing The Changing Role of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Romance Is a Feminist Education Games Character of Color & Fan Phenomena Genre 10:30 AM

11:00 AM How to Build Inclusive & Authentic Avatars: Your Esperanto: La Internacia Karen Prell: The Career of a Geek Girl Jobs: The Welcoming Game Com- Virtual Existence and Lingvo Muppeteer—and a Perfor- Women of EMP Museum Superpowers 11:30 AM munities mance by Red Fraggle!

12:00 PM Gaming and Comics Women in Comics: Building the Mystery: Spotlight on Denise Life as a Lone Wolf: Tips Panel What’s Left to Do A Character Creation Crosby for a Successful Freelance 12:30 PM Workshop Career

1:00 PM How to (or Should You?) Unleash Your Inner A Book of One’s Own: Spotlight on Kelly Sue A Community Divided Start a Geek Business Superhero How to Make a Zine DeConnick 1:30 PM

2:00 PM The Family Who Games The Toughest Job Bringing Your Writing #1ReasonWhy: Play to All the Real Girls: Creating Together You’ll Ever Hate, but Do to Life with the Spoken Win Real Girls in Comics 2:30 PM Anyway Word

3:00 PM It’s Not Too Dangerous to Where No Woman Has Steampunk Knitted Star Wars: More Than A Let’s Hear It for the Boys Go Alone Gone Before Fashions with the Ladies Boys’ Franchise of Doctor Who 3:30 PM of Mischief

4:00 PM QUEER GEEK!: Women in Opportunities for Women (Re)creating Female Two Steps Forward, One Gaymer Communities on YouTube Sexuality in Comics Step Back: How Feminism 4:30 PM Ladies of the 80s Sing Has Changed Pop Culture Along 5:00 PM

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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM are interested in topics of diversity and inclu- Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Fan Geek Girls in Higher Education [LL2] siveness, and geeks of all stripes who want a Phenomena [RM301/302] Women in interactive media design in higher edu- behind the scenes look at RPG writing will enjoy Few could have predicted the enduring affection cation have a unique set of barriers both within this panel. There will be lots of time for Q&A, and inspired by Joss Whedon’s television series Buffy and outside the classroom. Gender stereotypes hopefully you’ll get that push you’ve been looking the Vampire Slayer. With its origins in a script played out in the school setting can be a hin- for to get into RPG writing. Whedon wrote for a 1992 feature film of the same drance to gaining much-needed experience and Amber Scott name, the series far outpaced its source mate- can make team work challenging. Traditional re- rial. Fan Phenomena: Buffy the Vampire Slayer cruitment tactics can make entrance into some The Changing Role of the Character explores how this continued devotion is inter- programs difficult for underrepresented groups. of Color [RM204] nalized, celebrated, and critiqued. Learn how Our specialty is exploring the intersection be- The disposable Character of Color seems to the show permeates our cultural consciousness tween people and technology, emphasizing have disappeared from Hollywood’s horror, sci-fi, through new narrative, academia, language, and technology as a way to engage in conversations and fantasy offerings. Is this gone for good, or has political activism. about social justice. it simply been replaced by new tropes of the com- Amy Peloff, Clinton McClung, Jane Espenson, Aina Braxton, Cora Walker, Elyssa Grant, Emma ic-relief sidekick and the self-sacrificing savior? Jennifer K. Stuller, Jo Jo Stiletto, Suzanne Scott Clithero-Michaels, Eva Hoerth, Simone de Have these genres exchanged one form of dis- Rochefort posability with another? Is the Character of Color Romance is a Feminist Genre [RM303] fully formed, or just a prop for white main char- Romance is sometimes sneered at, even Writing for Role-playing Games [LL3] acters? Panelists will discuss numerous examples among women who think romance novels only Learn tips and tricks to break into writing for the of Characters of Color to probe changing tropes. contain helpless females in need of rescue. role-playing game world! Writers who want to Danielle Lee, Kristine Hassell, Lali Derosier, Nothing could be further from the truth. Join start working for RPG companies, players who Raychelle Burks, Stephen Granade a lineup of writers from the world of romance and fandom and learn how “romance” is really just another word for a great ‘ship. We’ll examine our favorite geeky CHECK IT OUT: romances of canon and fandom, and how they are empowering for all wom- Karen Prell: The Career en. Barbara Caridad Ferrer, Corrina of a Muppeteer Lawson, Karen Harbaugh, Katt S, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM [RM301/302] Suzette Chan Karen Prell has been part of the Jim Henson family since 1980, performing first on Sesame Street, and later as Red Fraggle on 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Fraggle Rock, and The Worm in the film Labyrinth. Since then, How to Build Inclusive & Prell has become a computer animator and a game animator. Welcoming Game Communi- ties [LL2] There will also be an exclusive performance by Red Fraggle— Always enjoyed playing board games? not to be missed! Love the idea of painting miniatures? Karen Prell, Red Fraggle How do you create your own gaming meet-ups? Our panelists will give you

23 tips on creating game groups, finding public Women in Comics: What’s Left to 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM game meet-ups, and enjoying gaming conven- Do [LL3] How to (or Should You?) Start a tions as a newbie. Want to be a better organizer? Founded in 1998, Sequential Tart has been a Geek Business [LL2] We’ll work with you to build positivity in your cur- constant supporter of women in all facets of Discuss how to (and more importantly, should rent groups, how to find new players, and how to comics, from creators to fans. The all-woman, you?) start a business based on your geek encourage their participation. multi-faceted volunteer staff that creates the passion. Is being a huge fan of comics enough Donna Prior content every week has been witness to a lot of to make a living owning a comic book store? change for the better in the industry, but there is Explore the challenges, perils, and rewards of Authentic Avatars: Your Virtual more to do. This panel will discuss the current a geek-based business. Discuss whether you Existence and Superpowers [LL3] state of women in comics and how that could can you turn your hobby into a livable income, Your avatar—your own personal brand—is a improve. and where to start when thinking of starting a visual and visceral representation of you. Dis- Corrina Lawson, Sheena McNeil, Stephanie business. cover how to create an expressive, consistent, Chan, Suzette Chan Bronwyn Detlofsen and genuine avatar appearance that articulates your authentic motivation and differentiates you, your cause, and your business from other ava- CHECK IT OUT: tars. Learn how to build a team of superheroes through positive and productive attraction, dedi- SPOTLIGHT ON KELLY cation, and inspiration to make the most of their innovative abilities for good. SUE DECONNICK Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM [RM301/302] Esperanto: La Internacia Lingvo Kelly Sue DeConnick has worked in the comic book [RM204] industry for the last decade, writing comics and An estimated two million people worldwide speak adapting manga into English including the scripts Esperanto, a “bridge language” designed 150 for Kare First Love, Black Cat, Sexy Voice and Robo, years ago to bring culturally and geographically and Blue Spring (among others!). Come hear Kelly diverse people together. If you’re unfamiliar with Sue talk about her career, and the state of women in Esperanto, this presentation will show you how the comics as both characters and creators. language works, and also how learning this auxil- Kelly Sue DeConnick, moderated by Jennifer iary language can help you connect with people all K. Stuller over the world. And if you’re already an enthusiast, stop by to see interesting Esperanto artifacts and hear some amusing historical anecdotes. Building the Mystery: A Character Unleash Your Inner Superhero: Jessica Woodbridge Creation Workshop [RM204] Courage Guaranteed, Optional Join the Talaria Press (TalP) founder team for a [LL3] Geek Girl Jobs: The Women of EMP fun, interactive discussion of what makes an in- Who hasn’t wanted to live a bold, brave life like Museum [RM303] teresting character. Hear insights from our TalP Wonder Woman or Lara Croft? Most times the Four representatives of the EMP Museum’s de- authors on the character creation process. Fol- only thing stopping us from doing great things is partments—including programming, exhibit lowing our brief chat, we’ll turn the reins over to fear. In this workshop, participants will work out design, artifact preservation, and interactive you. Help us create a fantastic new character to their courage muscle and learn how to develop a design—will be on hand to answer questions feature prominently in an upcoming TalP anthol- better relationship with fear. Knowing how to feel about their work, the EMP Museum, and the in- ogy! All participants will also be named in the the fear and do it anyway will help participants ner workings of the EMP. Each presenter will dis- acknowledgements of the anthology and in pro- realize their full potential. cuss the work they do behind EMP exhibits and motional postings on our website. Kai Soremekun events and what it took to land in the career of Garth Reasby, H.L. Reasby, Quiana Kirkland, Ren their choosing. Cummins A Book of One’s Own: How to Make Addy Frohlich, Aleen Adams, Ariane Westin- a Zine [RM204] McCaw, Melissa Robinson Life as a Lone Wolf: Tips for a Suc- Create your own zine! We will share a little his- cessful Freelance Career [RM303] tory (especially of local zines), explain the dif- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Working for yourself can be tricky. It’s tough to ferent ways that one can make them, and what Gaming and Comics Panel [LL2] wear every in a budding business. Everything you need to complete your own zine. Following This panel will roll the dice, slay the ogre, and from dealing with taxes to keeping motivated and creation, we’ll cover distribution, trades, and buy- even share comics its panelists have created maintaining your creativity can be a challenge ers—everything you need to be on your way to based on the mechanics of board games. Vari- when working on your own. We explore how to publishing your own zine. ous creators will talk about how gaming plays draw the lines between work and play, when to Breanne Boland into their creative process, such as in character work for free, creating your own opportunities, creation, world-building, and pulling the reader and figuring out where to invest your time—all A Community Divided: Bullying back in for multiple plays/readings. If any of these while keeping your sanity intact. within the Cosplay Community and topics intrigue you, you can’t miss this panel! Bonnie Burton, Hilary Heskett Shapiro, Holly How to Solve the Problem [RM303] Donna Almendrala, Jen Van Meter, Jen Vaughn, Conrad, Jessica Merizan, Miellyn Fitzwater From 4chan to Tumblr, the Internet has created Kristy Valenti Barrows an anonymous forum where belittling and trash talk have become the norm, and standing up for someone isn’t noble. In this panel we will be discussing the types of bullying prev- CHECK IT OUT: alent in the cosplay community, the concept of “white knighting,” our own personal ex- SPOTLIGHT ON DENISE periences with bullying, and how bullying is affecting attracting potential cosplayers. CROSBY Erin Burke, Katie Murphy, Lauren Crosson, Son Young Yu 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM [RM301/302] AY SCH ED UL E SUN D AY GeekGirlCon ’13 is proud to announce the appearance of Denise Crosby! Known to legions of Star Trek: The Next 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM The Family Who Games Togeth- Generation fan as Lt. Tasha Yar, Crosby has worked er: Gaming with your Kids...AND steadily in TV and films throughout her career. She will Your Parents [LL2] also be signing autographs and taking pictures in the As the first generation of gamers has be- Exhibitor Hall on Saturday and Sunday. come parents, the perceptions and defi- Denise Crosby, moderated by Jamala Henderson nitions of games and families began to change quickly. Do gamer girls stop being gamers when they become moms? What

24 SUN D AY SCH ED UL E about gamer dads? Did you get into games be- Where No Woman has Gone Before: culture at large? Join us for a lively discussion cause of a parent? This panel will discuss the Creation of Geeky Theater by about these new communities and how women assumptions, perceptions, trials, and tribulations Women, for Everyone [LL3] are interacting with them. that come along with being a multi-generational Seattle Experimental Theater has been bring- Ashley Cook, Benjamin Williams, Crystal Frasier, gaming family. ing geeky original theatre to Seattle since Kelsey Wesley, Samantha Kalman Ann Lemay, Jessica Merizan, Karin Weekes, Kris 2011. This is a rare company in a difficult Schoenberg, Mel Flemming field, and all company staff members also Opportunities for Women on You- happen to be kick-ass women. Join SET Tube [LL3] The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Hate, founder Jeannine Clarke, SET stage manager Many women are turning to YouTube for myriad but do Anyway: Workday Women Samantha Hecker, and SET digital media co- reasons, with an explosion of content. From geek Warriors [LL3] ordinator and cast member Cheryl Platz as baking shows to comic reviews to mythology to Join Kathrynne Wolf—writer, producer, and lead they discuss the challenges and successes makeup tutorials: there are tons of opportunities actress of the action/drama web series The Scar- of their theatrical journey. for women in the YouTube space. Learn how let Line—in a discussion of women of action who Cheryl Platz, Jeannine Clarke, Samantha Hecker to effectively use YouTube to meet your goals, rely on their wits and skills rather than on super- whether you want to share knowledge, make powers. This panel will premiere clips from The Steampunk Knitted Fashions with money, or become a star! Scarlet Line as examples of drawing inspiration the Ladies of Mischief [RM204] Holly Conrad, Jenni Powell, Jessica Merizan, Kiri from history and creating plausible role models Come see the innovative and attractive knit- Callaghan, Margaret Dunlap, Sarah Rodriguez for the next generations of geek girls. wear designs of the Ladies of Mischief! Dawn “Sam” Alden, Kathrynne Wolf Though the book and the designs are steam- (Re)creating Female Sexuality in punk, the knitwear is easily incorporated into Comics [RM204] Bringing Your Writing to Life with everyday outfits. The Ladies will demonstrate Female sexuality in comics is generally perceived the Spoken Word [RM204] both daywear and steampunk ensembles as wholly negative and disempowering. Panel- With hard copy publishing in an odd state of flux, utilizing the designs from their knitting book ists from a University of Washington course on one option for self-publishing is turning your sto- Needles and Artifice. women’s comics will examine how women- ries into audio books or full-cast audio dramas. Aimee Skeers, Chris Bolt, Jen Schripsema, Sarra created comics simultaneously subvert existing The rise of the iPod culture has created a gen- Loew, Valerie DePietro representations and celebrate women’s sexuality. eration ravenous for listening material, and you The goal is to engage in a community discussion can tap that market. Learn to exercise your vocal Star Wars: More Than A Boys’ of the role of female comic book creators in the cords to reach a new audience thirsty for words! Franchise [RM301/302] industry, and inspire attendees to produce their Gwendolyn Jensen-Woodard, Julie Hoverson, New Star Wars stories—from comics and novels own works. Kimberly Poole, Rhys Torres-Miller to television and feature films—offer exciting av- Coren Idle, Elk Paauw, Kimberlee Gillis-Bridges, enues for female fans to experience the galaxy Ryker Hodge Attili, Sierra Bott #1ReasonWhy: Play to Win (or the far, far away. Sometimes the scope of the exist- Real World of Women in the Games ing franchise can seem daunting to newcomers. Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Industry) [RM301/302] From cosplay to collecting to casual fandom, this How Feminism Has Changed Pop The hashtags #1ReasonWhy and #1Reason- panel will discuss the many opportunities for new Culture [RM303] ToBe exploded on Twitter last year, exposing and existing fans to enjoy Star Wars—and make Popular culture has a huge effect on our identi- the challenges women face in the games in- new friendships along the way. ties, our beliefs about gender, race, and class, dustry and providing a platform for women to Amy Ratcliffe, Linda Hansen Raj, Meg Hum- and our sense of possibility. Women’s move- affirm their love for making games. Panelists phrey, Tricia Barr ments and popular culture together have also will relate their experiences, share wisdom affected each other, and this panel will explore they wish they had when starting out, and Let’s Hear it for the Boys of Doctor the idea that feminism has permeated popular suggest strategies for negotiating everyday Who [RM303] culture in a variety of ways, from rhetoric to au- life as a woman in the games industry. If you In the 50-year history of Doctor Who there have thorship. Does the “postfeminist era” pop culture want to work in games, whether they’re pen- been 15 male companions that have either marketed to us reflect the idea that feminism has and-paper or video games, you won’t want to been featured for entire seasons or over multi- achieved its goals and served its purpose? miss this panel! episode story arcs. And that’s not counting Amy Peloff, Andi Zeisler, more TBA Anna Megill, Cameron Harris, Filamena Young, male companions that have appeared in nov- Jennifer Brandes Hepler Jessica Price, Regina els, comics, or audio plays. What, if anything, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Buenaobra changes in the writing and the types of sto- Ladies of the 80s Sing Along ries depending on the gender of the Doctor’s [RM301/302] All the Real Girls: Creating Real companions, and when are those differences a This teased-hair, leg warmer-wearing, jelly- Girls in Comics [RM303] good thing or a bad thing? bracelet-fueled sing-along/dance party features Comic books aren’t just made up of superhe- Erica McGillivray, K.T. Bradford, Mac Rogers the iconic videos (with sing along subtitles) of the roes wearing revealing outfits and bending in goddesses of 80s pop music: Cyndi Lauper, Pat strange and unnatural ways. There are a slew 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Benatar, Blondie, The Eurythmics, Janet Jackson, of real girls in comics. Join comic book creators QUEER GEEK!: Women in Gaymer Debbie Gibson, and a certain material girl known and editors as they discuss the ways in which all Communities [LL2] as Madonna. Be prepared to get physical and be kinds of girls make it to the page and the ways in With the rise of the gay gamer subculture, do kissed deadly, hearts will be eclipsed, your love which we still have to fight to take care that the women feel comfortable in these queer-oriented will be jumped for, voices will be carried, and girls industry keeps it real when writing comics with communities? How are their experiences in these will have fun. Oh yeah, girls will have fun. and for girls. queer spaces similar to or different than in geek Hosted by Clinton McClung Cecil Castellucci, G. Willow Wilson, Hope Larson, Kel McDonald, Mariah Huehner, Rachel Edidin CHECK IT OUT: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM It’s Not Too Dangerous to go Closing Alone: Finding the Bravery to Do It Yourself [LL2] Celebration How long have you been thinking about starting that webcomic? Producing that video game? 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM [RM301/302] Writing that story? Feel scared? Join the club! Come out for a final gathering with your Just don’t let it stop you! We’ll learn how to navi- GeekGirlCon community before saying good- gate through self-doubt, motivational issues, and bye until 2014. The Doubleclicks will perform lack of know-how on the way to creating your “Nothing to Prove” and there will be other masterpiece. Hear tips from unique creator per- surprises as well. Don’t miss it! spectives and learn how to ensure your creation comes to life. Hilary Heskett Shapiro, Kara Helgren, Kenna Conklin, Marian Call, Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows

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10:30 AM Blogging and Social Media Workshop/Q&A

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11:30 AM The Past, Present, and Future of Women in User Experience Design Gaming IONS 12:00 PM T 12:30 PM How to Build a Kick-Ass Brand on a Start-Up Breaking into the Media Industry Budget

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E 1:30 PM How to Begin Your Career in Community Careers in Science Management

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2:30 PM Press Kit Hacks for Indie Devs Biotechnology and Robots!

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3:30 PM How to Read & Understand Your Next Pitch Practice Session Publishing Contract

4:00 PM

4:30 PM Why Programming is the Perfect Career

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM rundown on building a killer brand with limited 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM The Past, Present, and Future of resources. Wildfang launched in March 2013 and Press Kit Hacks for Indie Devs [RM101] Women in Gaming [RM101] has generated huge hype among media, influ- Most independent developers are focused on This panel includes a diverse group of women in- encers, and consumers. Signing up over 20,000 creating and releasing a great game, not on vested in addressing the game industry’s perva- girls in 30 days before launch, Wildfang contin- marketing it. But you don’t need to need to be sive gender trouble. With an emphasis on sharing ues to build a strong following of young badass an experienced marketer or squeeze in a lot experiences and advice relevant to working and women in the US and overseas. of buzzwords to create a great press kit. Solid aspiring game industry professionals, and mov- Emma Mcilroy press resources can save you time and stress! ing the conversation toward practical solutions, This workshop will discuss ways for indepen- this roundtable discussion will address questions 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM dent game developers to produce a polished such as: Where do women fit into the game in- How to Begin Your Career in Com- press kit with indie resources. dustry? What barriers and opportunities await munity Management [RM101] Meg Stivison those who venture into the fray? Community management is the management of Carly Kocurek, Corrinne Yu, Meg Stivison a common resource by a group of people. We 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM KGIRLCONN EE can give you tips on how to start a career in com- How to Read & Understand Your 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM munity management and social media marketing Next Publishing Contract [RM101] How to Build a Kick-Ass Brand on a in the Games Industry. Come see us today! Don’t sign that contract until you attend this panel! Start-Up Budget [RM101] Melissa Dingmon, Andrea Cole Katie Lane and Caitlin DiMotta, attorneys dedi- Emma Mcilroy, CEO of Wildfang, gives a quick cated to helping creators protect their rights and G

26 G get paid fairly for their work, will show you how to read through your next contract. They’ll help make sense of legalese, discuss different ways copyrights can be divvied up in a contract, and

talk about some of the pros and cons of work- EE KGIRLCONN for-hire jobs. Caitlin DiMotta, Katie Lane

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Why Programming is the Perfect Career [RM101] Being a programmer allows you to work on many exciting and challenging projects, with very bright women—and men! This job can be flexible—in an office environment or sometimes out of your home—and it allows you to use creativity to build software that’s easy to use as well as functional. Come learn that programming is a worthwhile and fun career that pays well. Diane Haelsig

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM DigiPen Institute of Technology that enables anyone to build, play, and share F5 Networks [RM101-Booth] [RM101-Booth] whatever they can imagine. Project Spark is cur- F5, a global leader in application delivery net- DigiPen Institute of Technology, ranked by the rently being developed by Team Dakota at Micro- working based in Seattle, makes the connected Princeton Review as one of the three colleges soft Studios. We want to share our enthusiasm world run better. In fact, you’ve probably relied in North America for studying game design, has for this project with you! on F5 products dozens of times today and been located in Redmond, Washington for over Kim McAuliffe didn’t even know it. F5 helps organizations a decade. DigiPen Institute of Technology is the meet the relentless growth demands of increas- center of one of the most rapidly developing soft- Reel Grrls [RM101-Booth] ing voice, data, and video traffic in both physi- ware, game development, and technology hubs Reel Grrls is an award-winning nonprofit media cal data centers and the information cloud. in the world. Come by and get more information arts and leadership training program for girls Come discuss careers with us! about our programs. ages 9 – 19. Reel Grrls envisions a world in Jeanne Lewis which women and girls have leadership roles in FIRST Robotics - Archbishop Murphy creating media and are represented behind and Washington Interactive Network High School and Cascade High in front of the camera. Come find out how you [RM101-Booth] School [RM101-Booth] can be or help a Reel Grrl! Washington Interactive Network (WIN) is a non- FIRST Robotics is a national organization with Betsey Brock profit organization for the interactive a mission to inspire youth to become science media industry. WIN’s mission is to promote the and technology leaders through The Big-Brained Superheroes Club Seattle area as a hub for interactive media, nur- programs. The Bear Bots come from Cascade [RM101-Booth] ture our educational institutions, and grow the High School and received the Rookie Inspiration The Big-Brained Superheroes Club is on a mis- workforce. Join us to nurture your interaction in Award in their first year of competition. Archbish- sion to tap into the hidden strengths that all the media industry. op Murphy High School’s team, Murphy’s Law, is young people have through the exploration of seeded 9th out of 64 teams at the Seattle com- STE(A)M. Tap into yours! Women’s Funding Alliance [RM101- petition. Come to the booth to see two different Meredith Wenger E Booth] types of robots—a large robot throwing Frisbees Here at Women’s Funding Alliance we envision a and a smaller robot hanging rings on pegs. Western Washington University world where all women and girls have the oppor- Lori Hittle [RM101-Booth] tunity to live, lead, and thrive. Our mission is to Western Washington University’s College of Sci- build leadership, drive community investments, Isilon Storage Division/EMC [RM101- ences and Technology Scholars Program provides C and accelerate systemic change to improve the Booth] scholarships and supporting services to women lives of women and girls in Washington State. Seattle-based EMC Isilon is the global leader in interested in pursuing degrees in computer sci- Chat with us to help us achieve our mission. scale-out storage. Our mission is to remove the ence or mathematics. WWU’s Association for

Sara Reyerson barriers that exist between businesses and their Club is focused on building T data. Come chat with us about powerful, simple an empowering environment for women majoring 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ways to manage data and applications. Learn how in computer science by providing opportunities for Amazon [RM101-Booth] to expect much more from your data storage. leadership, mentoring, outreach, and professional We’re making history, and the great news is that Annie Romas networking. Drop by and see how these programs IONS we’ve only just begun! What do Amazon tech- shape students for the world today. nical people do every day? It isn’t just coding. LiftPort Group [RM101-Booth] Teams at Amazon run operations for some of the The Space Elevator was conceived by the Lift- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM largest systems in the world. Other teams build Port Group, founded in April 2003. The elevator’s Moz [RM101-Booth] Kindles or track your orders. Amazon engineers goal is to provide a mass transportation system Moz is the world’s most popular provider of in- will be there to answer your questions! to open up the vast opportunities that exist in bound marketing and social monitoring software, space, many of which haven’t even been imag- as well as easy-to-use tools, tutorials, and edu- Cornish College of the Arts ined yet! With the motto “Change the world or go cational resources to make marketing analytics [RM101-Booth] home,” LiftPort Group strives to make change a accessible to everyone. More than just a software Cornish College of the Arts is a four-year college reality. Learn how you can be a part of this fasci- company, Moz has built a vibrant community of in Seattle, Washington. We offer degrees in art, nating space project. over 300,000 members. Mozzers can often be dance, design, music, performance production, Laurie Reynolds found trotting the globe. We’ll share what it takes and theater. Find us in the GeekGirlConnections to be a Mozzer. Room, and discover how we can turn your pas- Microsoft Studios: Project Spark! Emmi Jensen, Sierra Murphy, Susan Sestak sion into a career. [RM101-Booth] Project Spark is an open-world digital canvas

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM field, and hard for women to break into—but not 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Blogging and Social Media impossible. If you have questions about how to Pitch Practice Session [RM101] Workshop/Q&A [RM101] make yourself stand out or about what it’s like to Nothing makes an author’s heart pound like We’ll talk strategies for blogging and social me- be a writer for an online publication, this panel pitching to an agent or editor in person! But with dia (content creation, discovering your target au- can start answering your questions. knowledge and practice, any writer can build dience, building your brand, finding advertisers, Lisa Granshaw confidence and ace her pitches. Come join this etc.) and we will also offer on-the-spot critiques two-part workshop and get up-to-date informa- of attendees’ blogs, websites, or social media 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM tion from pros, as well as role-playing a one-on- platforms. Careers in Science [RM101] one pitch session. Writers get a rare chance to Amber Osborne, Jenn Fujikawa Did you know that you could be a scientist when hone and define their pitch with the help of com- you grew up? It is possible to turn a love of dis- prehensive feedback. 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM covery into a career. Trained scientists now take Phoebe Kitanidis, Suzanne Brahm IONS User Experience Design [RM101] on a wide range of careers including professor, User experience design (aka interaction design) observer, researcher, theorist, teacher, outreach is a field that combines elements of computer coordinator, engineer, financial analyst, writer, and more. Come explore options for advanced T science, graphic design, and psychology. It’s a growing and fulfilling career track that allows you degrees in science, and make your dream a reality. to collaborate with other passionate people to Jerry Nguyen, Morgan Woroner, Nicole Gugliucci improve software for the people using it. Inter- ested? Join us for a Q&A session to learn more 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM C about this exciting and growing field! Biotechnology and Robots! [RM101] Cheryl Platz Biology and robots: a match made in heaven. Robots are everywhere: movies, factories, bat- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM tlefields, and our homes. Did you know that the E Breaking into the Media Industry biotechnology industry also uses robots exten- [RM101] sively? Find out how biological research makes The media and communications industry can be use of robots, computers, and mathematics. difficult to navigate, especially in today’s ever- I-Wei Feng changing digital age. It’s also a traditionally male

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM simple ways to manage data and applications. data visualizations, which make databases and F5 Networks [RM101-Booth] Learn how to expect much more from your spreadsheets understandable to ordinary people. F5, a global leader in application delivery data storage. Tableau aims to demystify data and design prod- Networking based in Seattle, makes the con- Annie Romas ucts for people, empowering them with analytical nected world run better. In fact, you’ve prob- tools they can use. ably relied on F5 products dozens of times LiftPort Group [RM101-Booth] today and didn’t even know it. F5 helps orga- The Space Elevator was conceived by the Lift- The Big-Brained Superheroes Club nizations meet the relentless growth demands Port Group, founded in April 2003. The eleva- [RM101-Booth] of increasing voice, data, and video traffic in tor’s goal is to provide a mass transportation The Big-Brained Superheroes Club is on a mis- both physical data centers and the information system to open up the vast opportunities that sion to tap into the hidden strengths that all cloud. Come discuss careers with us! exist in space, many of which haven’t even young people have through the exploration of Jeanne Lewis been imagined yet! With the motto “Change Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math- the world or go home,” LiftPort Group strives ematics (STE(A)M). Tap into yours! 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM to make change a reality. Learn how you can be Meredith Wenger Cornish College of the Arts a part of this fascinating space project. [RM101-Booth] Laurie Reynolds 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cornish College of the Arts is a four-year college Washington Interactive Network in Seattle, Washington. We offer degrees in art, Microsoft Studios: Project Spark! [RM101-Booth] dance, design, music, performance production, [RM101-Booth] Washington Interactive Network (WIN) is a non- and theater. Find us in the GeekGirlConnections Project Spark is an open-world digital canvas profit umbrella organization for the interactive Room, and discover how we can turn your pas- that enables anyone to build, play, and share media industry. WIN’s mission is to promote the sion into a career. whatever they can imagine. Project Spark is Seattle area as a hub for interactive media, nur- currently being developed by Team Dakota at ture our educational institutions, and grow the DigiPen Institute of Technology Microsoft Studios. We want to share our enthu- workforce. Join us to nurture your interaction in [RM101-Booth] siasm for this project with you! the media industry. DigiPen Institute of Technology, ranked by Kim McAuliffe the Princeton Review as one of the top three colleges in North America for studying game Reel Grrls [RM101-Booth] design, has been located in Redmond, Wash- Reel Grrls is an award-winning nonprofit media ington for over a decade. DigiPen Institute of arts and leadership training program for girls Technology is the center of one of the most ages 9 – 19. Reel Grrls envisions a world in rapidly developing software, game develop- which women and girls have leadership roles in ment, and technology hubs in the world. Come creating media and are represented behind and by and get more information about our pro- in front of the camera. Come find out how you grams. can be or help a Reel Grrl! Betsey Brock

KGIRLCONN EE Isilon Storage Division/EMC [RM101- Booth] Tableau [RM101-Booth] Seattle-based EMC Isilon is the global leader Founded by an Academy Award-winning profes- in scale-out storage. Our mission is to remove sor, a brilliant computer scientist, and a savvy the barriers that exist between businesses and business leader, Tableau Software is a computer

G their data. Come chat with us about powerful, software company that specializes in interactive

28 G EE KGIRLCONC E R A Night of Music and Comedy! Saturday, October 19 8 PM @ the EMP LEVEL 3 325 5th Avenue N, Seattle CON EXCLUSIVE: 50 free tickets for attendees will be available on Saturday at our Info Booth $15 on a first come, first served basis!

GeekGirlCon presents the GeekGirlCONcert at the EMP Museum! Join us for our traditional Saturday night performance, starting off with comedian Bri Pruett. Then get excited for the geek-tastic music of Unwoman and Marian Call. It’s going to be a fantastic close to day one of GeekGirlCon—don’t miss it!

Bri Pruett is a stand-up comic and sidekick/director of original talk/variety show Late Night Action with Alex Falcone, and has opened for comedians like NBC’s Ron Funches, MTV’s Sarah Schaeffer, SNL’s Fred Armisen, and Kids in the Hall’s Kevin McDonald.

Unwoman is a San Francisco-based solo cellist-singer- songwriter. With classic covers and timeless songs about love gone wrong, Unwoman has been a featured favorite at major steampunk, goth, and sci-fi-related events all over North America. She is a recipient of the 2013 Steampunk Chronicle Reader’s Choice Award for best solo musician.

Marian Call is a nerdy singer-songwriter based in Juneau, Alaska. She has made a name for herself by touring endlessly and connecting directly with fans on Twitter. With MARIAN CALL songs about spaceships, dragons, and Jane Austen, she’s gained an international online following and the enthusiastic endorsement of a number of web celebrities such as , , Peter Sagal, and Adam Savage of Photo by Brian Adams - www.baphotos.com the Mythbusters. She has played on the Cruise and toured with w00tstock and the Ladies of Ragn- arok (The Doubleclicks and Molly Lewis), warming the hearts of comic shop denizens across the country. Learn more and listen to her tunes today to prepare for the party! T ’13

BRI PRUETT UNWOMAN

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9:00 AM Bhaloidam Adventure Console Game Room with 10:00 AM EA/PopCap Games Learn to Paint Miniatures Cheapass Games 11:00 AM & Take One Home! Doom & Gloom 12:00 PM Go To Games 1:00 PM Green Ronin Publishing 2:00 PM Paizo 3:00 PM Design a Tabletop RPG in One Hour! Steve Jackson Games 4:00 PM Story Games 5:00 PM How to LARP: Learn Live Action Role Play Valor 6:00 PM Wizards of the Coast 7:00 PM LARP Session: LIMBO RPGs with Andy 8:00 PM

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cheapass Games [LL:Gaming] Stop by the Green Ronin table, say hello, and get Go To Games [LL:Gaming] Cheapass Games believes that fun shouldn’t to know Green Ronin. We’ll be there to help you Go To Games is a division of Roll To Market come with a high price tag. Cheapass has learn to play our award-winning games! LLC, focused on representing small game been making affordable, high-quality, high-fun publishers at conventions. At GeekGirlCon games since 1996 and wants to share them Paizo [LL:Gaming] 2013, Go To Games will bring the new Dice with you. Come by the table to see how much The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game is an evolu- Rings company Crit Success, along with Atlas awesome fun you can have on a budget. We’ll tion of the world’s oldest fantasy roleplaying Games, Looney Labs, Passport Game Studios, be on hand to show you what you’ve been game. Throughout GeekGirlCon, we’ll be run- Signalfire Studios, and Wildfire. Games avail- looking for! ning 1-hour demonstrations from the Pathfind- able for demo and sale include Gloom, Once er Beginner Box. These short adventures are a Upon A Time, Fluxx The Board Game, Cthulhu Doom & Gloom [LL:Gaming] perfect introduction both to Pathfinder and the Fluxx, Fluxx, Star Fluxx, Tokaido, Ace Best known as the creator of the Eberron cam- entire genre of d20 role-playing games. With Detectives, Castaways, Building An Elder God, paign setting and the card game Gloom, de- strict policies against bullying and player-vs.- and Nuts. Come play with us! signer Keith Baker will talking about games and player dynamics, Pathfinder Society groups running demos throughout the weekend. Stop provide a fun, welcoming environment for role- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM by and try The Doom That Came To Atlantic City, players of all ages. Bhaloidam Adventure [LL:Gaming] the latest Gloom expansion Unquiet Dead, or Bhaloidam is designed from the core out to help get an early peek at Keith’s new RPG Phoenix: Steve Jackson Games [LL:Gaming] you tell stories collaboratively in any genre, with Nine Deaths! Steve Jackson Games produces over a hun- any theme, at any length. In other words, Bhaloi- Keith Baker dred varieties of board, card, and dice games dam focuses on the storytelling, not on the story with geeky twists. , Cthulhu, and con- being told. Bhaloidam encourages players to work Green Ronin Publishing [LL:Gaming] spiracy games are represented in their arsenal, collaboratively, to build trust and expertise, and to Green Ronin Publishing is dedicated to the art of but they may be best known for Munchkin, a take risks and explore new approaches to story- great games. Since 2000, Green Ronin has es- card game of treasure hunting and backstab- telling. Stop by the Bhaloidam table and try it out! tablished a reputation for quality and innovation. bing! Try your hand at some card-based dun- geon dives here!

Story Games [LL:Gaming] Story Games is peer-to-peer RPGs— without a GM! Experience Fiasco, Inspectors, Dogs in the Vineyard, Ghost/Echo, Shock, Silver and White, The Dreaming Crucible, and more! Most Story Games are role-play heavy and rules light—and a fantastic introduction to tabletop

AY GAMING T UR D AY gaming.

Tabletop 101: Learning the Basics [LL:Gaming] Kenny is standing by to teach you the basics of tabletop games! Drop by to learn how to play the “staple” board games. Whether you want to final- ly learn to play Settlers of , or you just need help figuring out the rules to Agricola, Kenny will

SA teach you all he knows about the vast world of board games. Kenny Owens

Valor [LL:Gaming] Valor is a new tabletop system which allows in- game characters to dramatically increase their performance in both combat and challenge scenes. The system focuses on flexibility in order

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to allow GMs and players to make and interact in This year in the EA/PopCap Game Room will be thing you’ve never played before, or return to an any setting without specific roles or arbitrary play a chance for you to enter a raffle to win some old favorite! requirements. Come see what makes this system amazing prizes, including game consoles, EA Andy Munich stand out, and experience it for yourself! Ages game prize packs, cool PopCap swag, and so teen and up, please. much more! All proceeds from the raffle will be 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM donated to a local Seattle charity with a mission Design a Tabletop RPG in One Hour! Wizards of the Coast [LL:Gaming] to encourage girls in elementary school all the [LL1] Whether you’re an experienced dungeon way through high school to seek education in Sick and tired of being told to stop complaining crawler, new to the genre, or a youngster look- STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and make your own game? We’re here to show ing to get into games, Wizards of the Coast has and create a path to a successful career in these you that you can do it, and you can do it in the something for you! Check out what’s new in fields. Check out the prize drawing times in the time you would have spent watching a rerun. the realm of Magic: The Gathering, delve your gaming area and be there to claim your prize! We’re going to make an RPG together, and talk way into some Dungeons and Dragons, or get about design challenges in a fast-paced, hands- to know the art of Kaijudo: Duel Masters. We’ll 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on environment. see you there! Learn to Paint Miniatures & Take Filamena Young One Home! [LL1] Tabletop Gaming [LL4] Miniatures are not only a functional part of 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Head down to the Lower Level for the fabulous many tabletop and role-playing games, they’re How to LARP: Learn Live Action Gaming Floor full of games free to play. fun to paint yourself! Come give it a try in the Role Play [LL1] Bhaloidam Adventure , Cheapass Games , workshop room, and your painted miniature If you’ve ever wanted to give LARPing a try, now Doom & Gloom, Go To Games, Green Ronin is an awesome GeekGirlCon souvenir to take is the time! LARP Master Shoshana Kessock will Publishing, Paizo, Steve Jackson Games, Story home! Check the Game Room for more details! spend an hour going over the basics of live ac- Games, Valor, Wizards of the Coast Sponsored by Privateer Press. tion role-playing, and then everyone is invited to a Privateer Press friendly LARP session afterwards to put your new Console Game Room with EA/Pop- skills into practice. No experience necessary; the Games [LL5] 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM more, the merrier! Electronic Arts/PopCap Games is hosting anoth- RPGs with Andy [LL:Gaming] Shoshana Kessock er fun Game Room at GeekGirlCon ’13! GeekGirl- Join RPG master and returning favorite GM Con attendees will have access to fun PopCap Andy Munich (The 8-Hour Gamer) to learn and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Games along with other awesome EA titles that play RPGs. New players and seasoned cam- LARP Session: LIMBO [LL1] can be enjoyed either on the XBOX 360 or iPads paigners are welcome. Check out the gaming Ever wondered what it would be like to experience available for everyone to play on. There will be EA floor for times and more details. RPGs include a place between life and death? Come join fellow and PopCap staff members on hand to answer Dread, Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, Ghosts gamers to see what it feels like to find yourself any questions you have about the games, and of Albion, Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and in LIMBO. Develop your character, examine life they will help you learn how to master them! Space, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Play some- choices, and discover what might lay beyond this world in a two-hour journey. LIMBO is a Nordic- style LARP written by acclaimed LARP designer Tor Kjetil Edland. Check out our live Twitter coverage schedule Shoshana Kessock online and follow @GeekGirlCon!

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9:00 AM Game Lending Library Bhaloidam Adventure Console Game Room with 10:00 AM Cheapass Games EA/PopCap Games RPGs with Andy Doom & Gloom 11:00 AM Go To Games 12:00 PM Green Ronin Publishing Paizo 1:00 PM Steve Jackson Games 2:00 PM Story Games Valor 3:00 PM Wizards of the Coast 4:00 PM

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM of d20 roleplaying games. With strict policies Console Game Room with EA/Pop- Bhaloidam Adventure [LL:Gaming] against bullying and player-vs.-player dynamics, Cap Games [LL5] Bhaloidam is designed from the core out to help Pathfinder Society groups provide a fun, wel- Electronic Arts/PopCap Games is hosting anoth- you tell stories collaboratively in any genre, with coming environment for roleplayers of all ages. er fun Game Room at GeekGirlCon ’13! GeekGirl- any theme, at any length. In other words, Bhaloi- Con attendees will have access to fun PopCap dam focuses on the storytelling, not on the story Steve Jackson Games [LL:Gaming] Games along with other awesome EA titles that being told. Bhaloidam encourages players to Steve Jackson Games produces over a hundred can be enjoyed either on the XBOX 360 or iPads work collaboratively, to build trust and expertise, varieties of board, card, and dice games with available for everyone to play on. There will be EA and to take risks and explore new approaches to geeky twists. Zombies, Cthulhu, and conspiracy and PopCap staff members on hand to answer storytelling. Stop by the Bhaloidam table and try games are represented in their arsenal, but they any questions you have about the games, and it out! may be best known for Munchkin, a card game they will help you learn how to master them! of treasure hunting and backstabbing! Try your Cheapass Games [LL:Gaming] hand at some card-based dungeon dives here! This year in the EA/PopCap Game Room, enter Cheapass Games believes that fun shouldn’t a raffle to win some amazing prizes, including come with a high price tag. Cheapass has been Story Games [LL:Gaming] game consoles, EA game prize packs, cool Pop- making affordable, high-quality, high-fun games Story Games is peer-to-peer tabletop RPGs—with- Cap swag, and so much more! All proceeds from since 1996 and wants to share them with you. out a GM! Experience Fiasco, Inspectors, Dogs the raffle will be donated to a local Seattle char- Come by the table to see how much awesome in the Vineyard, Ghost/Echo, Shock, Silver and ity whose mission encourages girls—elementary fun you can have on a budget. We’ll be on hand White, The Dreaming Crucible, and more! Most school all the way through high school—to seek to show you what you’ve been looking for! Story Games are role-play heavy and rules light— education in STEM (science, technology, engi- and a fantastic introduction to tabletop gaming. neering, math) and create a path to a successful Doom & Gloom [LL:Gaming] career in these fields. Check out the prize draw- Best known as the creator of the Eberron cam- Valor [LL:Gaming] ing times in the gaming area and be there to claim paign setting and the card game Gloom, designer Valor is a new tabletop system which allows in- your prize! Keith Baker will talking about games and running game characters to dramatically increase their demos throughout the weekend. Stop by and try performance in both combat and challenge RPGs with Andy [LL:Gaming] The Doom That Came To Atlantic City, the latest scenes. The system focuses on flexibility in order Join RPG master and returning favorite GM Andy Gloom expansion Unquiet Dead, or get an early to allow GMs and players to make and interact in Munich (The 8-Hour Gamer) to learn and play peek at Keith’s new RPG Phoenix: Nine Deaths! any setting without specific roles or arbitrary play RPGs. New players and seasoned campaign- Keith Baker requirements. Come see what makes this system ers are welcome. Check out the gaming floor stand out, and experience it for yourself! Ages for times and more details. RPGs include Dread, Go To Games [LL:Gaming] teen and up, please. Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, Ghosts of Albion, Go To Games is a division of Roll To Market Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space, and LLC, focused on representing small game Wizards of the Coast [LL:Gaming] Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Play something you’ve publishers at conventions. At GeekGirlCon Whether you’re an experienced dungeon crawler, never played before, or return to an old favorite! 2013, Go To Games will bring the new Dice new to the genre, or a youngster looking to get Andy Munich Rings company Crit Success, along with Atlas into games, Wizards of the Coast has something Games, Looney Labs, Passport Game Studios, for you! Check out what’s new in the realm of Signalfire Studios, and Wildfire. Games avail- Magic: The Gathering, delve your way into some able for demo and sale include Gloom, Once Dungeons and Dragons, or get to know the art of Upon A Time, Fluxx The Board Game, Cthul- Kaijudo: Duel Masters. We’ll see you there! hu Fluxx, Zombie Fluxx, Star Fluxx, Tokaido, Ace Detectives, Castaways, Building An Elder Game Lending Library [LL1]

AY GAMING SUN D AY God, and Nuts. Come play with us! The Game Lending Library will be open on Sunday for you and your friends to try out a Green Ronin Publishing [LL:Gaming] new , replay some old favorites, Green Ronin Publishing is dedicated to the art of and maybe meet some new friends along the great games. Since 2000, Green Ronin has es- way! Come down to the Workshop Room and tablished a reputation for quality and innovation. discover your new game-night favorite! Come Stop by the Green Ronin table, say hello, and get see the selection of games available. Sponsored to know Green Ronin. We’ll be there to help you by Go To Games. learn to play our award-winning games! Go To Games

Paizo [LL:Gaming] Tabletop Gaming [LL4] The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game is an evolution Head down to the Lower Level for the fabulous of the world’s oldest fantasy role-playing game. Gaming Floor full of games free to play. Throughout GeekGirlCon, we’ll be running 1-hour Bhaloidam Adventure, Cheapass Games, Doom demonstrations from the Pathfinder Beginner & Gloom, Go To Games, Green Ronin Publish- Box. These short adventures are a perfect intro- ing, Paizo, Steve Jackson Games, Story Games, duction both to Pathfinder and the entire genre Valor, Wizards of the Coast

32 Thank you, GeekGirlCon Agents SP E CIAL T HANKS For the third year, you savvy Agents have kept us running from before we opened the doors until after we packed up and went home. We could not have done any of this without every single one of you, and we are honored to have received and exchanged talents, time, and energy with you. You’re amazing, awesome, audacious, and every other positive “a” word you can think of. Thank you!

Thank you, GeekGirlCon Supporters The staff of GeekGirlCon ’13 never works alone; from the moment we start planning the con until we turn out the lights on another year, we have our families and friends—both human and non-human!—with us and behind us all the way.

SUPPORTERS Friends and Family Jonathan Conley Ryan, Emilynn, & Amanda McGall** tek Jonah Roehrich Arwen Morton** Aaron Blalack Timothy Rogers Cory Sober** Han Nan Beh Ryan Wilkerson Cristina Solmaz** Eric Finkbiner Amy Peloff Georgia Savoy** Kathy Bean Jessica Obrist Hannah Pearson** SUPPORTERS Kevin Sprewer Adrienne Fox** Jenna Pitman** Non-human, of the pet family variety Keith Tyler Erica McGillivray** Kiri Callaghan** Prince Tigger Ethan Hardwick Stephanie Little** Lee Hilton** Bijou Giles Brittany & Aiden Kelly Clark** Melanie Howard** Ohno Wesley Springer Tammy Vince Cruz** Michelle Pearson** Bellatrix D’argo Andy Munich Lani Blazier** Stephanie Wooten** Wally Vala Serene Careaga Jaden Blazier Monica Rice** Kitty Edmund Mike Kozar Bunny Cole Mikey Brandt Nubbin Polka Randall Olsen Allexa Laycock Pam & Bill Bryan Han Susie’s two rotten Avinash Jaisinghani Julia Santo** **Denotes Founding Chewie rescue dogs Lee Wolfe Steven Stone Member Whisky Wanda Sue Randy & Patty Rantz LB Chambers Thor Meriwether Lewis Sue Huth Eric Liu** Bosco Madison Bob Rhinehart Alicia McBarron** Ivy

COMMUNITY PARTNERS Rich Hobby Central Cinema Jo Jo Stiletto Lunchbox Laboratory Scarlett O’Hairdye EMP Museum Sailor St. Claire W Hotel Sophie Maltese Homewood Suites Kristen Hoskins Krista Murphy Jason Miller Midnight Menagerie Productions/ Joe Parrington Behind the Blue Door Jessica Aceti Kris Ferderer Reel Grrls Card Kingdom Seattle Art Museum Christopher Gillett Wayward Coffeehouse Cafe Mox

33 Thank you, INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS Join GeekGirlCon as we continue to build a fun and welcoming community that helps women, girls, and their supporters under- stand and promote the role of women in geek culture! Take a tour of our website to read about our mission, origin story, past events, and GeekGirlCon ’11 and ’12.

These generous sponsors have provided GeekGirlCon with vital support, which has helped make GeekGirlCon ’13 possible. Our staff and agents are 100% volunteer, and GeekGirlCon puts all these funds directly into supporting our activities throughout the year and our annual con.

We are extremely grateful for our individual sponsors. Thank you!

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If you are interested in supporting GeekGirlCon as an individual sponsor, check out some of the perks and community partner discounts available to you: http://www.geekgirlcon.com/get-involved/individual-sponsorship.

Looking for more geeky things to do throughout the year?

Join GeekGirlCon for Scott Pilgrim at Central Cinema November 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

TV Dinners at Central Cinema with GeekGirlCon Enjoy geeky shows and yummy food. Last Thursdays of the month in 2014.

GeekGirlConnections Networking Events Stay tuned for some more great cocktail and coffee Connections events in 2014—mix and mingle your way into a new career!

Can’t get enough nerdlesque? Check out Boobs & the Bard on November 1 & 2, 2013. boobsandthebard.brownpapertickets.com

SP E CIAL T HANKS SB Charities presents Geek Bingo First Fridays at Wayward Coffeehouse in Seattle. Second Saturdays at Otherworlds in Edmonds. Third Thursdays at Raygun Lounge in Seattle. www.sbcharities.org And save the date for GeekGirlCon ‘14! We will be in the same batgirl-place (The Conference Center) on October 11 & 12, 2014

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