Who We Are

At the Ad Astra Center for Science Fiction & the Speculative Imagination, we are:

• Educators and practitioners of science fiction, a unique genre of storytelling that allows both writers and readers to explore new realities, address difficult questions about humanity, and understand the current world with greater nuance.
• Creators of speculative literature, with a strong drive to explore the genre by writing it, and to help other do the same by offering  coursework, workshops, and writing programs in the university and in the speculative-fiction field.
• Fans and champions of the genre, believing that science fiction and speculative literature can be enjoyed at any level and still have the potential to change the world.
• Organizers, with regular conferences and events planned around science and speculative fiction, bringing together many voices under one roof to promote, analyze, and celebrate our field.