Science Fiction

American novelist known for his works such as The Martian, which was adapted into a film directed by Ridley Scott. Recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Novel.

Science fiction author best known for the novel Dune and its sequels. Also worked as a journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.

Author of Snow Crash, Diamond Age, Cryptonomicon, Baroque Cycle, et al.

Filmmaker known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling. Considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century, his films have grossed $5 billion worldwide. Nominated for multiple Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. Listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2015.

Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born, American author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Professor Asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine of the ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal System (lacking only an entry in the 100s category of Philosophy).

Science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Emphasized scientific accuracy in his fiction, pioneer of hard science fiction.