Harold "Hal" Clement (May 30, 1922 – October 29, 2003) was an American science fiction writer and a leader in the field of hard science fiction. He was known for his attention to scientific detail in his science fiction stories. He was also a science teacher and a veteran of World War II. Clement was born in Somerville, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard University, where he earned a degree in astronomy. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and afterwards returned to Harvard to earn a master's degree in education. Clement began writing science fiction in the 1940s, and his first published story appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in 1946. He wrote more than 30 novels and over 100 short stories, and was a frequent contributor to science fiction magazines. He was a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and was awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novelette in 1956 for his story "Uncommon Sense". Clement was also a science teacher, and taught at the high school and college level. He was a popular lecturer at science fiction conventions, and was known for his enthusiasm and knowledge of science. He was also a member of the National Space Society and the Planetary Society. Clement died in 2003 at the age of 81. He was posthumously inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2004.
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