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Wanda Diaz Merced: How A Blind Astronomer Found A Way To Hear The Stars

Wanda Diaz Merced studies the light emitted by gamma-ray bursts, the most energetic events in the universe. When she lost her sight and was left without a way to do her science, she had a revelatory insight: the light curves she could no longer see could be translated into sound. Through sonification, she regained mastery over her work, and now she's advocating for a more inclusive scientific community. 'Science is for everyone,' she says. 'It has to be available to everyone, because we are all natural explorers.'

English
  • Originally Aired June 27, 2016
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code LHzh-53x6Z0
  • Network YouTube
  • Created October 17, 2016 by
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  • Modified October 17, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Wanda Diaz Merced Guest Star