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Wanda Diaz Merced

Wanda Diaz Merced

Keynote Speaker: Sonic Astrophysicist

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Wanda Diaz Merced Biography

While searching for ways to study stellar radiation without relying on sight, Wanda Diaz Merced has developed a way to represent complex data about our universe as sound.

When Wanda Diaz Merced lost her sight in her early 20s, her dreams of studying stars in the visually oriented scientific world suffered a major setback -- until she discovered “sonification,” a way to turn huge data sets into audible sound using pitch, duration and other properties. Merced realized that she could use her ears to detect patterns in stellar radio data, and could uncover connections obscured by graphs and visual representation.

While working at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Merced’s sonifications inspired musician and researcher Gerhard Sonnert to create X-Ray Hydra, an album of oddly jazzy music based on her audio representations.

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Wanda Diaz Merced Videos

Wanda Diaz Merced: How a blind astronomer found a way to hear the stars
Watch "Listen to the Stars : Wanda L Diaz Merced at TEDx ...
Listen to the stars : Wanda L Diaz Merced at ...

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How much does it cost to book Wanda Diaz Merced for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Wanda Diaz Merced, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wanda Diaz Merced, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Wanda Diaz Merced speak about?

Wanda Diaz Merced is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Physics, Diversity & Inclusion, Earth Science and TED.

Where does Wanda Diaz Merced travel from?

Wanda Diaz Merced generally travels from Glasgow, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Wanda Diaz Merced?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wanda Diaz Merced for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wanda Diaz Merced for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wanda Diaz Merced or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Wanda Diaz Merced is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Physics and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wanda Diaz Merced for virtual events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Wanda Diaz Merced generally travels from Glasgow, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jo Dunkley, Priyamvada Natarajan and Paul Sutter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wanda Diaz Merced for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/06/2024.

Wanda Diaz Merced Videos

Wanda Diaz Merced: How a blind astronomer found a way to hear the stars
Watch "Listen to the Stars : Wanda L Diaz Merced at TEDx ...
Listen to the stars : Wanda L Diaz Merced at ...
  • How do I book Wanda Diaz Merced to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Wanda Diaz Merced for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Wanda Diaz Merced, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Wanda Diaz Merced or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Wanda Diaz Merced for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Wanda Diaz Merced, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wanda Diaz Merced, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Wanda Diaz Merced speak about?

    Wanda Diaz Merced is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Physics, Diversity & Inclusion, Earth Science and TED.
  • Where does Wanda Diaz Merced travel from?

    Wanda Diaz Merced generally travels from Glasgow, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Wanda Diaz Merced?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wanda Diaz Merced for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wanda Diaz Merced for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wanda Diaz Merced or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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