Ronald (Ron) Morrison is a lifelong science enthusiast and unapologetic science fiction geek. Born on the South Side of Chicago, he earned a B.S. in aeronautical & astronautical engineering from Purdue University before serving as a U.S. Navy pilot. After leaving active duty, he joined the defense industry and built flight simulators for military pilots. Upon completion of a Ph.D. with a specialty in artificial intelligence, Ron transitioned to a career as a consulting scientist and engineer for defense and intelligence organizations. He currently lives in northern Virginia.