"Merritt- Thank you so much! Student after student commented about how great it was to be able to have you come visit class! The students loved you Merritt, and they got a lot out of your message. Such a positive experience for the students! Merritt, good luck as you carry on, and know that your opportunity to connect with students is a very positive and powerful thing that can really inspire kids. Hopefully you have a lot of opportunities meet with students at other schools in the years to come! Your hard work can become their inspiration!"
R. L. Boyles
Hellgate HS - Physics & Biology
"Merritt’s talk was very unusual and inspiring; It was more of a motivational talk and discussion than a classic physics lecture. It was refreshing and she is very personable. It certainly set many of the students thinking about their own life goals."
-Dr. Andy Davies
"Thank you so much again for coming in - the children are still coming up telling me how much they enjoyed it and the parents have all been amazed that we had such an amazing guest in 😊. Definitely a big hit all round!"
"Merritt's energy and enthusiasm are infectious and children seem to really relate to her. She is academically successful in a very difficult field, and to do this alongside a second unrelated career is enormously impressive. Merritt is an excellent speaker and thoroughly inspirational woman."
“I organised an event last year (February 2017) to encourage girls to see themselves as scientists and consider STEM careers. We had 100 participants aged 11-14. They were clearly very inspired by her, and a number of the evaluation forms we collected from the girls mentioned her specifically. As a testament to my belief in her abilities as an inspirational speaker for children, I have recently booked her to speak at the same event we are running later this year!"
-Kathryn Boast, Quantum Materials Outreach Officer, Oxford Physics
"I came away from Merritt’s talk with a genuine desire to reflect on both her story and the way she delivered it. It was profoundly apparent that what we had experienced was a woman that was the embodiment of her messages: from the idea that you can be more than one thing, that you can be passionate about arts and science, to the human fundamentals that you get out what you put into life and that there is always something to learn, even in ‘failures’.
The talk, somehow simultaneously inspirational and modestly delivered, sent a palpable ripple of thoughtfulness through our students. It was so exciting to witness the flow of energy between speaker and audience. Merritt’s style and story elicited a focus that struck me as exceptional; the questions raised were a clear confirmation of the enthusiasm with which the talk was met. Merritt’s responses were empathetic, sensitive and motivational. I have no doubt that everyone in the room took away something valuable, something that will, consciously or not, inform future choices."
-Victoria Lee, ICHK
"Received more positive feedback from our students over the last few days since your talk, lots of interesting hopes and questions coming from it."
-Russel Duncombe
"Having @physicsonpointe in today to talk about her career as a professional ballerina & as a quantum physicist was an amazing way to kick off our Science Week. An inspiration to all children, especially the girls - that you can love both STEM & the arts!"
K Sladden
ONLINE MASTER CLASSES now available for students! Gather up to 10 of your friends to purchase a Master Class to be scheduled at your convenience. Fixed price per hour with a maximum of 10 students per class. Level adjusted depending on age.
The Physics of Dance (how to improve your dance moves with physics)
What is Quantum?
What it takes to be an Astronaut?
Benefits of 2 Passions and How to Pursue Both
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Book your Master Class today using the links! Email physicsonpointe.work@gmail.com to book a time and/or with any questions.
Testimonials:
“Thank you Merritt for an amazing guest lecture for my students at IST! It was great, we enjoyed it a lot and we learned about the physical meaning of Quantum mechanics, particularly how it relates in the lab context.” - Professor at The Institute of Space Technology in Islamabad, Pakistan.
“Dear Merritt, I just wanted to say thank you for talking to my students yesterday! They were truly amazed by your life experiences and your motivation for success is infectious. Hearing about your struggles to reach the level you are at was inspiring and I can't thank you enough for providing that kind of guidance. My students can't stop talking about how great you are and how they want to be like you. Your talk truly was inspirational for the students and they are feeling more motivated than they have in months. I hope you know how wonderful of a role model you are to kids and adults alike. Again, thank you for the guest lecture and I look forward to seeing the amazing things you do in the future.” -Kendall M.
“I LOVED your input on pursuing different careers and preparing for exams. When you said "Nothing is impossible; impossible takes time," it really clicked for me. I want to be a professional pianist and a research cognitive scientist but have always thought I had to choose one. Your story made it clear to me that I don't.” -Liliana
“Thank you so much for our fascinating conversation about what it takes to be an astronaut! I loved your personal insights and really enjoyed learning from you. I feel incredibly inspired by how you live your passions for science and dance, and am doubling down on my STEM studies and ballet!” Anna-Sophia
I teach the tips & tricks that kept me dancing professionally (English National Ballet, Boston Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Zurich Ballet) throughout 4 yrs of physics at Harvard and 5 yrs of PhD at Oxford. I use the stretches everyday to keep my body and mind in peak condition.
Disclaimer: Please ensure you are medically fit before participating in online classes. You are participating in online classes at your own risk. We can not accept liability for any damage to property or injury which may occur during the course of these online classes. A firm pillow is recommended for extra support if needed.
Email physicsonpointe.work@gmail.com to see if ballet privates are a good fit for you.