Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo’s sonic exploration of the cosmos will open your ears to the intricate rhythms and intriguing harmonies to be found in the depths of space.

 

 

Matt Russo’s Keynote Description:

What Does the Universe Sound Like?

From a musical solar system to a roaring black hole, the universe is not as silent and lifeless as you might think. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo’s sonic exploration of the cosmos will open your ears to the intricate rhythms and intriguing harmonies to be found in the depths of space. You’ll be awed by the deep connections between music and astronomy and Matt will make the music of a distant solar system audible with a live performance. The universe is a very musical place, we just need to learn how to hear it.

TED.com: What Does the Universe Sound like? A Musical Tour

 

Bio:

Dr. Matt Russo is an astrophysicist, musician, and sonification specialist who teaches physics at the University of Toronto.

After completing degrees in jazz guitar and astrophysics he began to merge his two passions by founding the sci-art outreach project SYSTEM Sounds. His work has been featured in the New York Times and he frequently collaborates with NASA to make astronomy more accessible to the visually impaired. He is also a scientific consultant, having worked on Netflix’s Umbrella Academy. Matt’s TED Talk “What does the universe sound like? A Musical Tour” has been viewed almost 2 million times.

Matt frequently appears in NASA public communications (audio/video/written features, live broadcasts). He has 7+ years of public speaking, 28 years of performing live music. Matt’s been the subject of 100+ media features and had his work featured in 1200+ publications and broadcasts.