About the SFRA

Our Mission

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Improve classroom teaching,

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Encourage and assist scholarship, and

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Evaluate and publicize new books and magazines dealing with fantastic literature and film, teaching methods and materials, and allied media performances.

Among the membership are people from many countries — students, teachers, professors, librarians, futurologists, readers, authors, booksellers, editors, publishers, archivists, and scholars in many disciplines. Academic affiliation is not a requirement for membership.

This website provides information to prospective members, current members, and the general public, including membership information, calls for papers, notable achievements in the field, schedules for upcoming conferences, and other relevant announcements. It also contains an online archive of the SFRA Review, as well as other documents and materials related to the association.

Statement

As an international organization, we are watching developing policies and practices regarding travel between nations. We want to assure our members that, as always, we value diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are an international community of scholars and writers, and we will continue to support all those who believe in the free exchange of ideas. If you have concerns about your personal status, please contact the board with details.

Election Results

Dear SFRA, I’m pleased to pass on the results of the election for the next SFRA executive board:

* Hugh O’Connell has been elected President;

* Sarah Lohmann has been elected Secretary;

* Helane Androne and Gabriela Lee have been elected our first At-Large members for the 2023 pilot.

Thank you to all the candidates, and thank you to Keren Omry and Sean Guynes for their service on exec!

SFRA Executive Committee

Officers of the Association

President
Hugh O’Connell
hugh.oconnell@umb.edu

Secretary
Sarah Lohmann
sarah.lohmann@gmail.com

Immediate Past President
Gerry Canavan
gerry.canavan@marquette.edu

Vice President
Ida Yoshinaga
ida@hawaii.edu

Treasurer
Tim Murphy
timothy.murphy@okstate.edu

At-Large Members
Helene Androne
adamshd@miamioh.edu

Kania Greer
kaniagreer4@gmail.com

SFRA Staff

Web Director
David Shipko
dshipko1@jhu.edu

Outreach Officer
Anastasia Klimchynskaya
anaklimchynskaya@gmail.com

SFRA Review Editor
Ian Campbell
icampbell@gsu.edu

Web Director
David Shipko
dshipko1@jhu.edu

SFRA Review Editor
Ian Campbell
icampbell@gsu.edu

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