About Hilbert Schenck
Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 87). Hilbert Schenck was an American engineer, science fiction writer and writer.
Hilbert van Nydeck Schenck Jr. (February 12, 1926 – December 2, 2013) was an American science fiction writer and engineer. He taught at the University of Rhode Island.
Several of his short fiction works were nominated for Hugos and Nebulas. He also wrote several textbooks on engineering.
Award nominations
Hugo Awards 1980, Best Novella: "The Battle of the Abaco Reefs" 1984, Best Novella: "Hurricane Claude" 1984, Best Short Story: "The Geometry of Narrative" 1985, Best Novelette: "Silicon Muse"
Nebula Awards 1980, Best Novella: "The Battle of the Abaco Reefs" 1984, Best Short story: "The Geometry of Narrative"
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hilbert Schenck?
American writer (1926-2013)
When was Hilbert Schenck born?
Hilbert Schenck was born on 12 February 1926 in Boston.
When did Hilbert Schenck die?
Hilbert Schenck died on 2 December 2013.
What was Hilbert Schenck's occupation?
Hilbert Schenck was an engineer, science fiction writer and writer.
What nationality was Hilbert Schenck?
Hilbert Schenck was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hilbert Schenck. https://biography.guide/hilbert-schenck/
MLA: "Hilbert Schenck." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hilbert-schenck/.
Chicago: "Hilbert Schenck." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hilbert-schenck/.
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