INTO THE WHONIVERSE PANEL SERIES

SCIENCE AS THE DOCTOR’S COMPANION: A HISTORY OF INNOVATION IN DOCTOR WHO

This engaging, entertaining, and educational series of fan panels will appeal to Whovians, armchair scientists, and generally curious minds. Bridging science and storytelling, this series explores the real-world science in Sci-Fi, engaging the world of Doctor Who.

October 18 @ 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

There have been many scientific and technological advancements since Doctor Who premiered in 1963, before mankind even landed on the Moon. This panel explores how the series tells compelling stories across different eras, spanning Victorian-era cyberpunk inventions to modern AI concepts and beyond. We’ll trace the fascinating evolution of iconic tech like the sonic screwdriver and the Cybermen and how those changes reveal our shifting relationship with innovation, societal fears, and human imagination.