Wanda Diaz-Merced

Wanda Diáz-Merced, a trailblazing astronomer who lost her sight, shares her transformative journey into the sounds of space. She developed techniques to convert astronomical data into sound, uncovering hidden discoveries. Alongside Kim Arcand, a visualization scientist at NASA, they discuss how sonification makes data more accessible and enhances understanding of celestial phenomena. They reveal how sound has led to breakthroughs like the gamma-ray burst resonances and the cosmic microwave background, reshaping both astronomy and accessibility.