Atlantykron
Encyclopedia
Atlantykron is an annual Summer Academy of Learning in Romania
, sponsored by David Lewis Anderson's World Genesis Foundation, with support from the Romania
n National Commission for UNESCO
.
Atlantykron is held on an island on the Danube River near the village and ancient Roman ruins of Capidava
in Romania. The first Atlantykron summer academy was held in the summer of 1989. Since then, Atlantykron has attracted hundreds of youth and teachers from all around the world, and providing them the opportunity to meet, interact and learn together with famous scientists, artists, writers and other professionals in a learning experience held in a wilderness setting.
In 2001 Atlantykron was the host of Eurocon
, the annual European science fiction convention coordinated by the European Science Fiction Society
.
, Aurel Carasel, Sorin Repanovici, Gabriel Grosu, Simona Vladareanu, Aida Gusan Cristian Panfilov
1990: Valentin M. Ionescu, Alexandru Mironov
, Aurel Carasel, Sorin Repanovici, Ovidiu Petcu
1991: Stefan Ghidoveanu, Mihaela Muraru Mandrea, Dan Merisca, Lucian Merisca, Romulus Bărbulescu
, George Anania
1992: Valentin Nicolau, Roberto Quaglia
, Mihaela Muraru Mandrea
1993: Florin Munteanu, Dan Milici, Bridget Wilkeson, Aurel Manole, Victor Sutac
1994: Aurel Manole, Bridget Wilkeson
1995: Florin Munteanu, Pierre de Hillerin
1996: Roberto Quaglia, Cristian Parghie
1997: Alain Le Bussy
, Dan Milici
1998: Mihnea Muraru Mandrea
1999: David Lewis Anderson, Mihai Manea, Emil Strainu
2000: Edie Statescu, Mihai Manea, Emil Strainu
2001: Joe Haldeman
, Ion Hobana
, Norman Spinrad
, David Lewis Anderson, Mircea Nanu-Muntean, Adriana Gheorghe
2002: Randy Gordon, Mihaela Muraru Mandrea
2003: Robert Sheckley
, Dan Farcas
2004: Lucian Biro, Wilhelm Frey, Iona Frey
2005: Theodor Vasile, Vilmos Zsombori, Cristian Carstoiu, Viorel Lazar, Valentin Tanase
2006: Sibylle Colberg, Wilhelm Frey, Paul Rosner, Daniela Pascu
2007: Chan Chow Wah, Dan Lucas, Gyuri Pascu, Norman Rosner
2008: Joel Castellenos, Peter Moon
, Viviana Vladutescu, Casper Werner
2009: Edward Belbruno
, Corneliu Chisu, Mary Ann Martini, Cristian Gretcu, Caresella Craciun
, Aurel Carasel and Sorin Repanovici. In 2009 the Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary in which Sorin Repanovici also received the "Lifetime of Hope" award for his personal and professional contributions in creating new hope and opportunities for youth in the world. The Lifetime of Hope award was established by the Norman Rosner family in honor of Paul Rosner, president of the U.S. Kickboxing Association and Senior Director of the World Genesis Foundation.
The primary program organizers today are:
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, sponsored by David Lewis Anderson's World Genesis Foundation, with support from the Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n National Commission for UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
.
Atlantykron is held on an island on the Danube River near the village and ancient Roman ruins of Capidava
Capidava
Capidava is a South American spider genus of the Salticidae family .-Species:* Capidava annulipes Caporiacco, 1947 — Guyana* Capidava auriculata Simon, 1902 — Brazil* Capidava biuncata Simon, 1902 — Brazil...
in Romania. The first Atlantykron summer academy was held in the summer of 1989. Since then, Atlantykron has attracted hundreds of youth and teachers from all around the world, and providing them the opportunity to meet, interact and learn together with famous scientists, artists, writers and other professionals in a learning experience held in a wilderness setting.
In 2001 Atlantykron was the host of Eurocon
Eurocon
Eurocon is an annual science fiction convention held in Europe. The organising committee of each Eurocon is selected by vote of the participants of the previous event. The procedure is coordinated by the European Science Fiction Society. The first Eurocon was held in Trieste, Italy, in 1972. Unlike...
, the annual European science fiction convention coordinated by the European Science Fiction Society
European Science Fiction Society
The European Science Fiction Society is an international organisation of professionals and fans who are committed to promoting Science Fiction in Europe and European Science Fiction worldwide....
.
Guests
1989: Alexandru MironovAlexandru Mironov
Alexandru Mironov is a Romanian science-fiction writer, journalist, and left-wing politician. A former member of the Social Democratic Party and Counsel for President Ion Iliescu, Mironov was Minister for Youth and Sport in 1993-1996. Since 2008, he is a member of the minor Romanian Socialist Party...
, Aurel Carasel, Sorin Repanovici, Gabriel Grosu, Simona Vladareanu, Aida Gusan Cristian Panfilov
1990: Valentin M. Ionescu, Alexandru Mironov
Alexandru Mironov
Alexandru Mironov is a Romanian science-fiction writer, journalist, and left-wing politician. A former member of the Social Democratic Party and Counsel for President Ion Iliescu, Mironov was Minister for Youth and Sport in 1993-1996. Since 2008, he is a member of the minor Romanian Socialist Party...
, Aurel Carasel, Sorin Repanovici, Ovidiu Petcu
1991: Stefan Ghidoveanu, Mihaela Muraru Mandrea, Dan Merisca, Lucian Merisca, Romulus Bărbulescu
Romulus Bărbulescu
Romulus Bărbulescu was a Romanian science-fiction writer.In 1963, Romulus Barbulescu published "Constellations from the Waters," the first of 10 science fiction novels that established him and his co-author, George Anania, as pioneers of the genre in Romania...
, George Anania
George Anania
George Anania is a Romanian science-fiction writer and translator.- Novels:* Corsarul de fier * Test de fiabilitate , Editura Albatros* O experiență neobișnuită , Editura Ion Creangă...
1992: Valentin Nicolau, Roberto Quaglia
Roberto Quaglia
Roberto Quaglia is an Italian science fiction writer. Many of his works have been translated and published in Romania, and some have also been translated into English, Russian, Czech, Hungarian and Dutch.-Life and career:...
, Mihaela Muraru Mandrea
1993: Florin Munteanu, Dan Milici, Bridget Wilkeson, Aurel Manole, Victor Sutac
1994: Aurel Manole, Bridget Wilkeson
1995: Florin Munteanu, Pierre de Hillerin
1996: Roberto Quaglia, Cristian Parghie
1997: Alain Le Bussy
Alain Le Bussy
Alain Le Bussy was a prolific Belgian author of science fiction who won the Prix Rosny-Aîné in 1993 for his novel Deltas. He died on October 14, 2010, from complications following throat surgery....
, Dan Milici
1998: Mihnea Muraru Mandrea
1999: David Lewis Anderson, Mihai Manea, Emil Strainu
2000: Edie Statescu, Mihai Manea, Emil Strainu
2001: Joe Haldeman
Joe Haldeman
Joe William Haldeman is an American science fiction author.-Life :Haldeman was born June 9, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His family traveled and he lived in Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Maryland and Anchorage, Alaska as a child. Haldeman married Mary Gay Potter, known...
, Ion Hobana
Ion Hobana
Ion Hobana was a Romanian science fiction writer, literary critic and ufologist...
, Norman Spinrad
Norman Spinrad
Norman Richard Spinrad is an American science fiction author.Born in New York City, Spinrad is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. In 1957 he entered City College of New York and graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree as a pre-law major. In 1966 he moved to San Francisco,...
, David Lewis Anderson, Mircea Nanu-Muntean, Adriana Gheorghe
2002: Randy Gordon, Mihaela Muraru Mandrea
2003: Robert Sheckley
Robert Sheckley
Robert Sheckley was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical.Sheckley was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and...
, Dan Farcas
2004: Lucian Biro, Wilhelm Frey, Iona Frey
2005: Theodor Vasile, Vilmos Zsombori, Cristian Carstoiu, Viorel Lazar, Valentin Tanase
2006: Sibylle Colberg, Wilhelm Frey, Paul Rosner, Daniela Pascu
2007: Chan Chow Wah, Dan Lucas, Gyuri Pascu, Norman Rosner
2008: Joel Castellenos, Peter Moon
Peter Moon
Peter Moon may refer to:* Peter Moon , Australian comedian* Peter Moon , author of books relating to the postulated Montauk Project* Peter Moon , Hawaiian musician...
, Viviana Vladutescu, Casper Werner
2009: Edward Belbruno
Edward Belbruno
Edward Belbruno is a mathematician whose interests are in celestial mechanics, dynamical systems, dynamical astronomy, and aerospace engineering....
, Corneliu Chisu, Mary Ann Martini, Cristian Gretcu, Caresella Craciun
Management
The Atlantykron summer academy is coordinated by Sorin Repanovici, Vice President of David Lewis Anderson's World Genesis Foundation, which became the key organization coordinating international participation and funding for Atlantykron beginning in 1999. The Academy was originally founded in 1989 by Alexandru MironovAlexandru Mironov
Alexandru Mironov is a Romanian science-fiction writer, journalist, and left-wing politician. A former member of the Social Democratic Party and Counsel for President Ion Iliescu, Mironov was Minister for Youth and Sport in 1993-1996. Since 2008, he is a member of the minor Romanian Socialist Party...
, Aurel Carasel and Sorin Repanovici. In 2009 the Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary in which Sorin Repanovici also received the "Lifetime of Hope" award for his personal and professional contributions in creating new hope and opportunities for youth in the world. The Lifetime of Hope award was established by the Norman Rosner family in honor of Paul Rosner, president of the U.S. Kickboxing Association and Senior Director of the World Genesis Foundation.
The primary program organizers today are:
- Center for Complexity Studies
- Cygnus Scientific Society
- Living Through Arts
- Romanian Sports and Culture Association
- World Genesis Foundation
- United States Kickboxing Association