Merritt Moore

Merritt Moore fancies being called a “quantum ballerina”, a title fitting for a distinguished quantum physicist and professional ballerina as herself. One of the very few people adopting this interdisciplinary approach, Merritt was included in the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the art & culture section. As a keynote speaker, she speaks in depth about her passion and expertise in both STEM fields and the arts.

Merritt possesses a BA in Physics from Harvard University and a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford – an education only few people can claim to have had. Despite her academic accolades, Merritt had an innate talent and passion for ballet, which she pursued whilst working with the Zurich Ballet Company, the English National Ballet, the Den Norske Opera & Ballett and now the Boston Ballet.

In 2017, Merritt was selected as one of the 12 astronaut candidates on BBC Two’s Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?. She underwent rigorous training and fared subliminally on the show. Merritt urges that the arts and sciences should not be mutually exclusive, and she inspires young women around the world to pursue their dreams. Her story is also featured in the bestselling book “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” – a testament to the admiration she inspires.

Merritt has served as an Artist in Residence at Harvard University and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Practice at the NYU Abu Dhabi, teaching a course on Creative Robotics that melds arts and science. She has repeatedly been featured in publications such as TIME, Financial Times and Vogue. Achieving what few others can, Merritt Moore is one of the most inspiring speakers you can hire for your next event. She is bound to wow your audience by her sheer brilliance in science and the arts. Hire her today!