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Joshua Caudill, M.A.

The mission of Pioneer Library System and its staff is to inspire innovation, engagement, and learning in our communities. By welcoming, empowering, and respecting, we create positive experiences for you!

04:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage

Author Readings

Authors read selections from their various works.

Moderator: -

Panelists: Trina Jacobs, Joshua Caudill, M.A., Steven E. Wedel

Tracks: Writing & Publishing

10:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Spooky Stories and Urban Legends

Not in the mood for dancing? Grab your glowsticks and fire up your flashlights, it's time for a fright! Share your favorite ghost story or urban legend with the group!

Moderator: Jeff Provine

Panelists: Jeff Provine, Joshua Caudill, M.A., Tommy B. Smith, Dennis Spielman

Tracks: Supernatural & Paranormal, Meetup, General Interest

01:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

3D Printing for Beginners

Getting Started: How close we are to replicators! 3D printing is bleeding-edge tech. Experienced printers talk tech about 3D-printing technologies for general consumers. What's out there now, and what's on the immediate horizon?

Moderator: Collin Salmonowicz

Panelists: Collin Salmonowicz, Tim Chessmore, Joshua Caudill, M.A.

Tracks: Maker, STEM, General Interest

06:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Fandom Life vs. Long-Term Illnesses

We share insights into the tools and resources needed to maintain a life as a creative while managing chronic illnesses. Our focus will be on the challenges and strategies specific to authors and artists facing chronic conditions, and will discuss the diverse array of autoimmune and chronic diseases and their varied impacts on creativity.

Moderator: Jacklyn Hennion

Panelists: Jacklyn Hennion, Kimber E Chessmore, Shai Fenwick, Joshua Caudill, M.A., Mel White

Tracks: Health & Wellness, Writing & Publishing, Art

10:00 AM | Location: University B

Hollow Humanism?

Some happy futures like Asimov’s projections or Star Trek assure us that eventually we'll all get along and be polite. Does this square with humanity’s nature? Would material prosperity, a healthier climate, and better collaboration bring peace to the world?

Moderator: Brian A. Hopkins

Panelists: Brian A. Hopkins, Paul Carlson, M. Scott Carter, Neal Hallford, Joshua Caudill, M.A., Craig Wolf

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Comics, Film & TV