Dr. Randall L. Milstein is a professor in the Oregon State University Physics Department teaching astronomy and energy courses. He is both an eminent and distinguished professor of the OSU University Honors College. Since 2016 he has been Astronomer-in-Residence to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium. His research interests include astrogeology, impact-cratering dynamics, and archaeo-astronomy: he is a regular outreach speaker and enjoys engaging with the public on topics of science, astronomy, and the roll of science fiction in popular culture. Dr. Milstein is also trained as a photographer and noted for his dance photography and portraits of cosplayers. His photographs appear in solo and group exhibitions; are represented in government, corporate, and private collections; and appear in numerous publications, books, posters, and advertisements.