An interactive sound installation developed by a Griffith researcher to help tackle climate change is on show at the Smithsonian Museum this month, as part of the Earth Optimism summit.
Queensland Conservatorium research fellow Dr Leah Barclay was the only Australian invited to present at the summit in Washington DC, which attracted 3,000 leading scientists, environmentalists and artists from around the world.
She presented on the art and science of sound as part of the Science, Conservation, Inspiration session, alongside speakers such as National Geographic President and CEO Gary E. Knell and renowned artist Maya Lin.
New projects to wow visitors
Dr Barclay’s Hydrology and River Listening projects – originally launched at the World Science Festival in Brisbane – will remain on show this month across the Smithsonian, Ronald Reagan Building, International Trade Center and the National Mall.
Hydrology is a new augmented reality installation featuring a live mix of 100 aquatic soundscapes collected over a decade.
The River Listening app is at the
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