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Behind the Scenes in the daily lives of
GW Science researchers
Want to know more about the achievements and challenges for a woman in a leading role in GW Science research? This week in Behind the Scenes section of the Gravity Matters blog, catch us in a candid conversation with Gabriela González, Astrophysicist at Louisiana State University, to find out more about her work and life in academia and beyond.
Interview by Vishaka Ranjan
Gabriela González is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the Louisiana State University. She was the Spokesperson of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration during the first direct detection of Gravitational Waves in 2015.
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Vishaka Ranjan is an engineer by qualification, marketing communication professional by profession and a science communicator by passion. An astronomy enthusiast, she is on the constant lookout for new things to work on.