Science and Science Fiction: What the scientists say: Using Science Fiction to Promote Science

This is a continuation of my overview of the responses of scientists to the questions Stephanie Svan and I asked about the relationship between science and science fiction. You can find links to all the contributors' complete answers and our summaries at the ScienceOnline09 Wiki . Below I've highlighted snippets from some of the responses to the question: What do you see as science fiction's role in promoting science, if any? Can it do more than make people excited about science? Can it