Earth Signals: El Niño is a science-inspired musical experience. This event is a transdisciplinary project led by Elizabeth Maroon, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, whose NSF CAREER Award, “Signals from the Deep” supports cross-campus education and public outreach.
The UW Bridge Ensemble, an eight-person group blending jazz and classical music, will perform a new composition by Ben Ferris, PhD candidate in the Mead Witter School of Music, inspired by El Niño forecasts. El Niño data will also be converted directly from numbers into sound, a process known as sonification. Alongside the performances, attendees will learn about the science behind El Niño and gain perspective on how this climate pattern can affect weather worldwide.
Hosted by the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Mead Witter School of Music.