Dr. Wanda Diaz Merced

Have you ever wondered what stars sound like? Join us for a talk by Dr. Wanda Díaz Merced, the keynote speaker from the INCLUDES National Network 2024 Topical Conference: Designing for Accessibility and Student Success in STEM. Dr. Díaz Merced hails from Gurabo, Puerto Rico, and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, where she pioneered the use of audio analysis in astrophysical plasma research. Dr. Díaz Merced will share about her personal journey, the discovery of the way sound can tell us more than raw data, and her perceptions of the importance of broadening participation in STEM fields. Her seminal work in using sound to analyze astrophysical data has reshaped scientific methods, and her advocacy for inclusivity makes her a speaker you won’t want to miss!