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DS9’s Chase Masterson on Star Trek, documentary film, and advocacy

In this interview, Chase Masterson recounts fond memories of working on Deep Space Nine, describes some of her other acting, producing, and singing work, and talks about being a mentor.

After Hours

Great places to take an introvert on a date

Jessica Mills notes that many of her fellow geeks share her insecurities about social situations. If this sounds like you too, read her suggestions (some of which are unconventional) about where to go on a date.

After Hours

Five reasons not to trust Siri

Geekend contributor Jessica Mills thinks we should fear AI technology, specifically Siri, and gives five fictional examples to help make her case. Is Siri creepy, useful technology, or both?

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An insider’s take on geek Con panels

Geekend contributor and web series creator Jessica Mills has been a panelist at a number of geeky conventions. She describes what that experience is like and why she enjoys attending Cons.

After Hours

Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait on worm holes, the Hubble telescope, spaghettification, and sci-fi

In this interview, astronomer, science writer, and sci-fi fan Phil Plait talks about getting hooked on astronomy, working on the Hubble telescope, palling around with Neil deGrasse Tyson at Comic Con, and more.

After Hours

Doctor Who: Four horrible ways Russell T. Davies kicked us in the feels

Geekend contributor Jessica Mills shares some of her strong and critical feelings about four Doctor Who episodes written by Russell T. Davies.

After Hours

Interview with Geek & Sundry cofounder and The Guild producer Kim Evey

Felicia Day's producing partner Kim Evey talks about working on Geek & Sundry, shooting a convention for The Guild, geeking out over Doctor Who and John Scalzi, and more.

After Hours

Muggle party survival tips and tricks

If you dread attending social events that may not include chitchat about Dr. Who, Star Trek, or comics, Jessica Mills gives advice on surviving and possibly even enjoying Muggle parties.

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DS9’s Chase Masterson on Star Trek, documentary film, and advocacy

Great places to take an introvert on a date

Five reasons not to trust Siri

An insider’s take on geek Con panels

Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait on worm holes, the Hubble telescope, spaghettification, and sci-fi

Doctor Who: Four horrible ways Russell T. Davies kicked us in the feels

Interview with Geek & Sundry cofounder and The Guild producer Kim Evey

Muggle party survival tips and tricks

Hiring kit: Business information analyst

Grant writing guide

Guidelines for building security policies

Hiring kit: Artificial intelligence architect