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Sound conveys information that is readily accessible to you through mere observation of your body sensations. But did you know it is also possible to “hear the stars”, the brain waves of someone thinking, or even plants “talking to each other”? The process of translating data, like voltage fluctuations, color brightness, light frequencies, or any kind of data, into sound is called sonification. Auditory representations of data offer intuitive understanding and can reveal patterns not easily discernible visually. But besides its aesthetic appeal to students in general, data sonification enhances accessibility for the visually impaired, fostering inclusion in the classroom.