Crystal studies the brain to learn about nicotine addiction; she became a scientist because after “running away to join the circus,” she found herself skipping dance lessons to go to chemistry lectures.
Secret:
Crystal can’t stop dancing; now she teaches rocket scientists to to be “rockette scientists.”
Crystal Dilworth doesn't "run away to join the circus," but then she kind of does... with other scientists.
30 Seconds on Teaching Dance to Scientists
We give Crystal Dilworth 30 seconds to explain how she teaches dance to scientists and she says they're like 8-year-old girls.
Shoes!
Crystal Dilworth encourages old, white male scientists to wear high heels.
Because Science
Crystal Dilworth explains why doing science is only the first part of the job. You've got to communicate it, too.
About Crystal Dilworth
Crystal Dilworth recently completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience at Caltech. Her research has focused on the molecular basis for nicotine dependence. An accomplished life-long dancer, Crystal now choreographs Caltech’s musical productions. That’s right, she teaches other scientists to dance… and they’re good!
