Hilbert Schenck
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Hilbert van Nydeck Schenck, Jr. (born 1926) is a science fiction
writer and engineer
.
Several of his short fiction works have been nominated for Hugos
and Nebulas
. He has also written several textbooks on engineering.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
writer and engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
.
Several of his short fiction works have been nominated for Hugos
Hugo Award
The Hugo Awards are given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was officially named the Science Fiction Achievement Awards...
and Nebulas
Nebula Award
The Nebula Award is given each year by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America , for the best science fiction/fantasy fiction published in the United States during the previous year...
. He has also written several textbooks on engineering.
Hugo awards
- 1980, Best Novella: "The Battle of the AbacoAbaco IslandsThe Abaco Islands lie in the northern Bahamas and comprise the main islands of Great Abaco and Little Abaco, together with the smaller Wood Cay, Elbow Cay, Lubbers Quarters Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Castaway Cay, Man-o-War Cay, Stranger's Cay, Umbrella Cay, Walker's Cay, Little Grand...
Reefs" - 1984, Best Novella: "Hurricane Claude"
- 1984, Best Short Story: "The Geometry of Narrative"
- 1985, Best Novelette: "Silicon Muse"
Nebula awards
- 1980, Best Novella: "The Battle of the Abaco Reefs"
- 1984, Best Short story: "The Geometry of Narrative"