SF (or, at least a lesser evil, science fiction) writer. There used to be more. Even Asimov had a degree in Chemistry.
I think Robert Silverberg. Definitely Robert L. Forward, physicist, and inventor.
Charles Sheffield I think was in Astronomy or Physics.
Ian MacDonald is in astronomy; he's a cool dude, look for an audio interview if you get a chance.
Stephen Baxter has degrees in Math and (I think) Astrophysics; however, he's mostly writing historical fiction right now; great stuff, I'm just not very interested.
And while Greg Bear has no science degrees, he does the research to make you think he might. Same goes for Dan Simmons - who, arguably, is the mightiest of them. Look into Ilium on that score.
Where did you meet Benford?
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.
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