Graduate Student Spotlight: Daisy Ludlow
Chemistry Graduate Student Daisy Ludlow describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.
Daisy Ludlow is currently in her second year at MIT. She lived in Los Angeles until the age of nine, when she then moved to Utah. A member of the Schlau-Cohen Lab, Daisy is currently working on using two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy to study photosynthetic light-harvesting complexes. This has applications in solar energy technology and improving crop yields.
“I wanted to pursue a PhD because I loved doing research as an undergraduate,” said Daisy. “I knew that to continue researching the problems that were most interesting to me, I should go to graduate school. I joined the Schlau-Cohen lab because I love spectroscopy and the applications of spectroscopy in studying biological systems.”
As the subject of this Graduate Student Spotlight, Daisy reveals the activity on her bucket list, the most famous people she’s met, the skill she’d like to master, and more!
- What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched?
A documentary called “My Octopus Teacher” about a filmmaker who befriended an octopus while diving off the coast of South Africa, and over the course of a year documented his experiences. - If you were on a 27 hour flight and could only watch one movie, what would it be?
About Time - If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Learn how to paint! - What is the best vacation you’ve ever taken?
Going to Germany, Austria and England two summers ago! - What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
The drama from Love is Blind season 7. - What is special about the place you grew up?
It’s where Disney Studios is! - If you suddenly became a master at woodworking, what would you make?
Maybe a cool desk or table - What irrational fear do you have?
Falling down stairs and tripping in public (not that irrational, though) - If you could have a never-ending candle that smelled like anything you wanted, what fragrance would you want it to be?
Freshly cut grass - If you could pick any career other than the one you’ve chosen, what would it be?
Fashion designer or owning a bakery. - Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
My family loves to go to the San Juan islands off the coast of Washington state. - If money and practicality weren’t a problem, what would be the most interesting way to get around town?
Teleporting would save so much time in Boston/Cambridge - What food do you crave most often?
Mac and cheese. - What is on your bucket list?
To go to every tennis grand slam. - What skill would you like to master?
Playing the piano. - Who is the most famous person you have met?
I met Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews at a Princess Diaries tea party when I was 5. - What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Making pottery. - What would be your ideal way to spend the weekend?
Spending a lot of time outside and eating at yummy restaurants. - What inconsequential super power would you like to have?
Never having to wash dishes. - As a child, what did you think would be awesome about being an adult, but isn’t as awesome as you thought it would be?
Going to bed whenever I want, but now I like to go to bed really early anyway.
