Janna Levin

About the Author

Janna Levin is a renowned physicist, author, and director of sciences at the Columbia University School of the Arts, where she bridges the worlds of hard science and creative storytelling. With a PhD from MIT and fellowships at Cambridge and Princeton, Levin has dedicated her career to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, particularly the elusive nature of black holes and gravitational waves. Her writing demystifies complex astrophysics for general audiences, blending rigorous science with poetic narrative to evoke the wonder of cosmic discoveries. Levin's acclaimed work, Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space, chronicles the decades-long quest to detect gravitational waves, capturing the passion and perseverance of scientists who tuned into the symphony of the stars. Beyond her literary contributions, she explores themes of infinity, time, and human curiosity in essays, novels, and public lectures, inspiring readers to gaze beyond the horizon.