Photo by Aubrie Pick; Space photo by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Flickr

Andy Weir was unexpectedly thrust into the world of science fiction stardom when his debut novel, The Martian, became a best-selling book turned Oscar-nominated blockbuster movie starring Matt Damon. With that success, Weir has been living out his dream of writing full time and releasing his second novel, Artemis.

Don’t miss an out-of-this-world program as Weir discusses how he combines his lifelong love of space, science and humor—along with a healthy dose of research—to create compelling stories for the science and science fiction fans among us.