Merritt Moore

Merritt Moore (born February 24, 1988) is an American ballerina and quantum physicist. She studied at both the University of Oxford and Harvard University. Moore works to combine her interests in physics and ballet through her research and dedication in both the arts and sciences. She is completing her residency at Harvard University's ArtLab where her work combines science and dance through the use of robots. Moore has a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Harvard University and a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford. Merritt Moore has danced professionally for many ballet companies across the world including English National Ballet and Norwegian National Ballet. She has performed in ''Swan Lake'' and ''The Nutcracker'' among other ballets.

Moore was featured as one of the contestants on BBC's 'Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?' in 2017. Moore has been featured in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2", published by Rebel Girls and written by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, Forbes 30 Under 30, and ''Glamour Magazine's'' 'Top Ten College Women' competition. Moore spoke at TEDxOxbridge in 2013 and performed a ballet duet with dance partner Adam Kirkham. Moore started SASters - a group that encourages women to pursue their dreams in the arts and sciences. Provided by Wikipedia