Bridging the Present and the Future

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About ISSFE

Our Vision: A Global Intellectual Hub Bridging Today and Tomorrow
The International Society for Science Fiction in Education (ISSFE) is dedicated to fostering profound connections between speculative imagination and educational transformation. We believe that science fiction is more than a literary genre; it is a cross-disciplinary cognitive tool that inspires us to re-examine human civilization and our technological horizons. By engaging with all levels of education, we seek to cultivate a future-ready perspective that harmonizes rational inquiry with humanistic values.

Academic Excellence:
Deepening Cognitive Discourse

Through rigorous interdisciplinary inquiry, we examine science fiction as a cognitive framework that reshapes traditional pedagogical theories and developmental paths. ISSFE is committed to filling academic gaps, constructing a robust theoretical discourse for science fiction in education, and fostering deep scholarly dialogue.

Practical Innovation:
Reimagining the Future Classroom

We champion the transformation of science fiction into a dynamic pedagogy that dissolves the barriers between science, art, and the humanities. Through innovative practice, we aim to turn learning environments into laboratories for exploring future possibilities, empowering both educators and learners with the critical and creative faculties needed to address the challenges of the unknown.

International Connectivity:
Building Global Intellectual Resonance

As a bridge connecting diverse cultural perspectives, ISSFE serves as a borderless hub fostering continuous collaboration among global educators and thinkers. Within a global context, we share wisdom and cross-cultural insights, collectively mapping the intellectual trajectories of human civilization's future.

Our Members

何明瀚
He Minghan
FounderPresident

Children's science fiction author and veteran educator. Founder of the STREAM (R: Reasoning) educational philosophy. Creator of the "Future Visionaries" curriculum series, dedicated to promoting standardization in science fiction education.

Chris McKitterick
Chris McKitterick
Honorary Advisor

Director of the Ad Astra Institute for Science Fiction, former Director of the Gunn Center. Award-winning author and scholar dedicated to science fiction education.

Ben Yalow
Ben Yalow
Honorary Advisor

Expert in science fiction history with a strong background in computer science. A core organizer of the world's top science fiction events for decades, dedicated to connecting scientific literacy with human imagination through the medium of science fiction.

董仁威
Dong Renwei
Honorary Advisor

Renowned Science Popularization and Science Fiction Writer, Sci-Fi Activist. Member of the China Writers Association. Lifetime Honorary Director of the China Science Writers Association. Honorary Chairman of the Sichuan Science Writers Association. Co-founder of the Chinese Nebula Awards and Founder of the Children's Science Fiction Nebula Awards.

Paul March-Russell
Paul March-Russell
Honorary Advisor

Editor of Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction. Co-founder of Gold SF. Judge for the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Author of Modernism and Science Fiction.

Sherryl Vint
Sherryl Vint
Honorary Advisor

Distinguished Professor and Chair of Departments of English, Media & Cultural Studies at the University of California, Riverside. Founding editor of Science Fiction Film and Television, the Managing Editor of Science Fiction Studies.

Istvan Csicsery-Ronay, Jr.
Istvan Csicsery-Ronay, Jr.
Honorary Advisor

Emeritus Professor of English and World Literature, DePauw University. Emeritus Editor of Science Fiction Studies and Humanimalia. Author of the classic theoretical work The Seven Beauties of Science Fiction.

Gerry Canavan
Gerry Canavan
Academic Advisor

Professor of 20th and 21st Century Literature and Chair of English Department, Marquette University. Past President of SFRA. Managing Editor, Science Fiction Film and Television. Series Editor, World Science Fiction Studies.

Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay
Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay
Academic Advisor

Associate Professor at the University of Oslo. Leader of the ERC CoFUTURES project and the NRC Science Fictionality project. Research focuses on Climate Fiction, Quantum Fiction, and Futurisms. Series Editor of Routledge Studies in Global Genre Fiction and Editor-in-Chief of Fafnir. Recipient of the World Fantasy Award.

吴岩
Wu Yan
Academic Advisor

Director of the Research Center for Science and Human Imagination at SUSTech. Recipient of the National Outstanding Children's Literature Award and the SFRA 2020 Thomas D. Clareson Award. Renowned international expert in science fiction research and education.

Neil Clarke
Neil Clarke
Industry Advisor

Editor-in-Chief of Clarkesworld Magazine, Hugo Award winner. Dedicated to the publication and promotion of international science fiction, and has published numerous Chinese sci-fi stories.

Francesco Verso
Francesco Verso
Industry Advisor

Multiple-award Science Fiction writer and editor of Future Fiction. Winner of a Galaxy Award and a Marco Polo Award for the promotion of Chinese Science Fiction Worldwide. Honorary Director of the Fishing Fortress SF Academy of Chongqing.

Arthell Isom
Arthell Isom
Industry Advisor

Founder of D'Art Shtajio, Producer of Star Wars: Visions Season 1.

Dalton Grant Jr.
Dalton Grant Jr.
Industry Advisor

American Sci-Fi Animation Director with 25 years of experience. Credits include Cars, Shrek, SpongeBob, and DuckTales.

姚利芬
Yao Lifen
Distinguished Expert

Associate Researcher at the China Research Institute for Science Popularization. Influential critic in the field of Chinese science fiction.

陆杨
Lu Yang
Distinguished Expert

Children's science fiction author and Editor-in-Chief of "Chinese Children's Sci-Fi Pavilion". Expert in youth creative writing.

张骏
Zhang Jun
Distinguished Expert

Chief Physician at Mental Health Center, West China Hospital. Master's Supervisor. Head of PICU Ward. Course Leader of "Behavioral Medicine" at Sichuan University.

赵恩哲
Zhao Enzhe
Distinguished Expert

2023 Hugo Award Winner for Best Professional Artist. Dedicated to youth sci-fi education, advocating for the popularization of sci-fi knowledge through accessible means.

Lan Li
Lan Li
Distinguished Expert

Founder of Beijing Integrated Psychology Center, National Second-Level Psychological Counselor, Psychological Supervisor at Asia Creative Dialogue Center, Special Expert for National Employee Mental Health Training (ACFTU), Family Education Instructor (CPS).

高凡
Gao Fan
Sec. General

Senior Event Planning Expert. Specializes in organizing international academic conferences and large-scale sci-fi exhibitions. Organized and planned multiple World Science Fiction Convention activities.

魏靖达
Wei Jingda
Deputy Sec. General

Director of Xiling Art Museum, Deputy Director of the Institute of Literature, Shaanxi Normal University.

Editorial Board Members

吴岩
Wu Yan
Editorial Board Member

Director of the Research Center for Science and Human Imagination at SUSTech. Recipient of the National Outstanding Children's Literature Award and the SFRA 2020 Thomas D. Clareson Award. Renowned international expert in science fiction research and education.

Gerry Canavan
Gerry Canavan
Editorial Board Member

Professor of 20th and 21st Century Literature and Chair of English Department, Marquette University. Past President of SFRA. Managing Editor, Science Fiction Film and Television. Series Editor, World Science Fiction Studies.

Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay
Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay
Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor at the University of Oslo. Leader of the ERC CoFUTURES project. Research focuses on Climate Fiction, Quantum Fiction, and Futurisms. Series Editor of Routledge Studies in Global Genre Fiction.

王泉根
Wang Quangen
Editorial Board Member

Director of the Research Center for Chinese Children's Literature at BNU. Expert in the intersection of children's literature and sci-fi education.

姚利芬
Yao Lifen
Editorial Board Member

Associate Researcher at the China Research Institute for Science Popularization. Influential critic in the field of Chinese science fiction.

周群
Zhou Qun
Editorial Board Member

Senior Teacher at Beijing Jingshan School. Editor-in-Chief of "Graded Sci-Fi Readers for Chinese Youth". One of the founders of science fiction education in China.

陆杨
Lu Yang
Editorial Board Member

少儿科幻作家,主编《中国少儿科幻馆》,熟悉青少年创作规律。

何明瀚
He Minghan
Editorial Board Member

少儿科幻作家,资深科幻教育工作者,STREAM(R: Reasoning)教育理念创立者。设计研发“未来创想家”等多个系列科幻教育实践课程,致力于推动科幻教育的标准化体系建设。

International Resources & Partners

Science Fiction Foundation (SFF)

The SFF is a UK-registered charity that promotes science fiction and fosters academic research. It publishes Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction and supports the world-renowned SF Foundation Collection.

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Science Fiction Foundation Collection
(Liverpool Archives)

Located at the University of Liverpool, this is the largest hub for SF research materials in Europe. It houses a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and archives of major SF writers, serving as a vital resource for global scholars.

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CoFUTURES
Pathways to Possible Presents

An ERC-funded project dedicated to mapping future fictions from the Global South. It investigates how different cultures imagine possible futures in response to climate change, demographic shifts, and technological advancements.

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Future Fiction

A multicultural project dedicated to scouting and promoting diverse sci-fi from non-English speaking countries. It fosters Solarpunk and innovative storytelling to construct inclusive future narratives.

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