School Visits
Author R.A. Dines brings engaging presentations about writing, science, and technology to your classroom
Large Group Assemblies
How I went from a 7th Grader writing short stories to a published author as an adult. I will discuss outlining a novel's plot, character development, and actual writing process. Students will leave with practical next steps to work on their own creative writing.
Desired outcome: Inspiring students to pursue creative writing.
In this STEM-focused presentation, we will discuss topics such as the possibility of permanent human habitation on the moon and what it would be like to live on the moon.
Desired outcome: Understanding of key astronomy concepts, excitement to learn more about the topic.
AI and large language models are everywhere, but do you understand how they actually work? I will break down how AI models come up with answers and what it takes to run an AI model in a data center.
Desired outcome: Understanding of how tools like ChatGPT generate their answers so they can use them more responsibly.
Appropriate for student groups who have already read the novel, I will talk through themes and inspiration from the novel, from classic science fiction books to robotic kitchens in Boston.
Desired outcome: Engaging students with the text and giving them a deeper understanding of key themes in the novel.
Small Classroom Activities
I will facilitate an open discussion with students about the process of publishing a book, from idea to finished copy in-hand and all the steps in between.
Desired outcome: Inspiring students to pursue creative writing.
In the world of How I Hacked the Moon, students live on the moon to operate AI data centers for big tech companies. Do we think this is a future that could actually come true? And is it ethical? I will facilitate a debate about AI use both today and in the hypothetical future.
Desired outcome: Understanding of how tools like ChatGPT generate their answers so they can use them more responsibly.
As a small group, we will discuss the major themes from the book including identity, friendship, ethics, and loyalty. A book club discussion guide is available. Appropriate for student groups who have already read the novel.
Desired outcome: Engaging students with the text and giving them a deeper understanding of key themes in the novel.
Ready to bring R.A. Dines to your school? Get in touch to discuss scheduling and customize a program that fits your curriculum needs.
Virtual and in-person visits available. Programs can be customized to fit your specific curriculum needs and time constraints.