-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [CarlBrandon] Launchpad Workshop accepting applications Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:17:35 -0500 From: KTBradford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In case you're all not aware, the Launchpad Workshop is open for applications again. Some info: Launch Pad is a free, NASA-funded workshop for established writers held in beautiful high-altitude Laramie, Wyoming. Launch Pad aims to provide a "crash course" for twelve attendees in modern astronomy science through workshops, guest lectures, and observation through the University of Wyoming's two large telescopes. This year's guest instructor is writer and amateur astronomer Jerry Oltion. Other lecturers include University of Wyoming professors Michael S. Brotherton, PhD and Jim Verley. Applications are now open for 2008's workshop, and will be accepted until March 31st, 2008. Attendees will be notified as soon as possible and no later than April 15th. -------- I attended last year's workshop and it was really, really wonderful. It's basically the science/astronomy class many SF writers wish they had in college. Plus we got to look through some big ol' telescopes and see really amazing stuff. (I've never seen Jupiter through a telescope before. I saw 4 moons! It was amazing.) Writers of every level are encouraged to apply. They're looking mostly for writers who have a publishing track record, but they also consider neo-pros with potential. Mike is also committed to getting female and POC participants (really and for true). Check out the website and apply, even if you think you have a slim chance, because your chances might not be so slim! http://www.launchpadworkshop.org/about.html Tempest [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
