Physics Girl's Journey into Physics

What subject did Dianna beg her teacher to teach her before high school?

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Statistics

• Pre-calculus

What did Dianna realize about being smart and eager during her school years?

• It was cool and fine

• It was a disadvantage

• It was not important

• It was something to hide

What was Dianna's initial perception of MIT before visiting?

• It was full of diverse people

• It was a place for awkward, nerdy people

• It was focused on liberal arts

• It was too far from home

How did Dianna feel after her first exam in the 'physics for masochists' class?

• Overwhelmed and doubtful

• Eager to learn more

• Indifferent

• Confident and excited

What aspect of her physics research did Dianna enjoy the most?

• Conducting experiments

• Writing research papers

• Coding and problem-solving

• Theoretical analysis

What did Dianna focus on within her physics major at MIT?

• Electrical Engineering

• Neuroscience

• Mechanical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

What did Dianna find challenging about physics research?

• The theoretical focus

• The lack of coding

• The long duration of experiments

• The absence of teamwork

What did Dianna's parents do that inspired her?

• Encouraged her to watch TV

• Supported her through challenges

• Taught her to play musical instruments

• Pushed her to study medicine

What advice does Dianna give for sparking a child's interest in science?

• Avoid science museums

• Try a variety of activities

• Limit exposure to science

• Focus solely on math

What was one of the first science experiments Dianna did as a child?

• Burning alcohol

• Building a robot

• Dissecting a frog

• Creating a volcano