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Julie Barrett
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Hey, Soonercon is this coming weekend, and I'm on some cool panels. Plus, the radio show is back! Here's where you can find me:
Friday
2:00 PM, Crimson Meeting Room
Reclaimed Fabrication: Turning Trash into Treasure
In the world of sci-fi, nothing is truly useless. This panel explores how unlikely, repurposed items are transformed into iconic props and set pieces, proving that in the future, trash can become treasure. From makeshift tech to salvaged spacecraft, we'll dive into the art of reclaiming and reimagining everyday objects to create the futuristic worlds we love. Join us as we celebrate creativity, resourcefulness, and the brilliance of sci-fi design.
Fellow panelists: Collin Samonowicz (moderator), Selina Rosen, Divine Creations Cosplay
Saturday
10:00 AM, Crimson Meeting Room
Radio Play Open Casting & Rehearsal
Be a radio star with the Generic Radio Workshop! Learn how an audio theater production is put together as part of the cast. Or, you can just watch and be entertained! The performance will take place Saturday at 1PM in University B. *NOTE: PLEASE attend if you want to be part of the cast! We have lots of parts available.
Paul and Ami will be there as well.
1:00 PM, University B
Live from Soonercon: The Radio Play!
Live from Soonercon, it's time for a radio play! Join us for an old-school audio comedy performance, packed with lively voice acting, hilarious antics, and plenty of nostalgic fun. Our show this year is "The Home of the (Near) Future."
6:00 PM, Crimson Meeting Room
Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and You: DIY Robotics on a Budget
Think robotics is expensive? Think again! Hobbyists and tinkerers can build impressive projects using affordable microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. This panel will introduce you to low-cost robotics projects, essential programming tips, and how to turn your ideas into reality.
Fellow panelists: Caleb Haldane (Moderator), Brian Russell, Colin Salmonowicz
Sunday
11:00 AM, Sooner B
LED Bowties
Bow Ties are cool, and they're even more cool when they light up! Learn how basic electrical circuits work as you build an LED bow tie. (45 minutes. Limit 16 participants, suitable for ages 8+. Bring an adult to assist.)
I'll be hanging out and about during the con, so please say "hi!"