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Heather O'Leary
Heather O'Leary

Heather O'Leary

Associate professor of anthropology

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O'Leary is an anthropologist and scholar of the human dimensions of water. She leads CRESCENDO (Communicating Research Expansively through Sonification and Community-Engaged Neuroaesthetic Data-literacy Opportunities), an innovative interdisciplinary project that reimagines how environmental data is communicated. CRESCENDO translates complex data from critical issues like harmful algal blooms and red tide into immersive experiences that bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding.

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Phone Number: (727) 873-4156

Email: oleary@usf.edu

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