He has published several scientific articles, and has presented to both professional and non-professional groups on a variety of topics.Dr. Aiken has received numerous science awards, including the Navy Science Award, as well as awards from the Army, the Air Force and NASA. He began writing science fiction while in college at Boston University, and published his first book, Starscape: The Silver Bullet, in 2000. His latest book, Zone of the Tenth Degree, was published in Aug, 2012.His short stories have appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Padwolf Presents, and the vampire anthology New Blood. Short Stories