F06M Orbital: Where Science and Literature Meet (Hybrid/In-Person)
In-Person | Available (Membership Required)
[NEW COURSE] Orbital by Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize. This short novel (200 pages) is not science fiction, but rather an artful combination of accurate science and good fiction that presents a realistic look at daily life on the International Space Station. We’ll look at the writer’s craft that deservedly earned Harvey this prestigious award. We’ll talk about the International Space Station (now 27 years old), its past, its future, and its role in space exploration. We’ll also examine some of the issues the book raises, not only about humankind’s exploration of space, but of our relationship to our own fragile planet. There are no aliens knocking on the door, just a novel blend of interesting science and powerful writing. Required Text: Orbital: A Novel by Samantha Harvey, ISBN 9780802161543 Audio/Visual, Discussion, Lecture, Reading
- *This registration item is HYBRID/IN-PERSON, which means that you can attend either in-person or via Zoom. DO NOT also register for the Zoom section of this course.*
Jeanne Strining
Jeanne Strining has worked as a teacher and school administrator in the Webster and Brighton school districts. She has taught the Writing Workshop method both in her classrooms and to adults as a trainer. Now that she has had to take a break from travel, she is enjoying being in Rochester and becoming involved with Osher.
Thomas Jones
Tom Jones, professor emeritus in electrical engineering at the University of Rochester, is the descendant of two Union soldiers. His research has led to interesting and poignant revelations about them and their families.