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KATE THE CHEMIST

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about.

Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor at Notre Dame. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist, while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science. As the first Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Notre Dame, Dr. Biberdorf uses fire and explosions to highlight and amplify the groundbreaking science happening on campus.

She is the author of the bestseller The Big Book of Experiments, The Awesome Book of Edible Experiments for Kids, the fiction series Kate the Chemist, and the nonfiction book It's Elemental: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything. She's been profiled in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and appeared on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC Nightly News, The Rachael Ray Show, Star Talk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Dr. Biberdorf is the proud host of Seeking A Scientist, a podcast where science fiction meets reality, 

Dr. Biberdorf lives in South Bend Indiana with her husband Josh, a bunch of houseplants, and one very grumpy cat. 

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All Videos

All Videos
Get Your Kids Excited About Science With These Fun Experiments
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Kelly Freaks After Giant Explosion On Set With Kate The Chemist
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Kate Biberdorf The Chemist Uses Fire And Fun To Attract Girls To Science | TODAY
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Kate The Chemist And Colbert Breathe Fire
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Halloween Science Experiments: Spooky Foaming Pumpkin Patch + More
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Chemist Answers Chemistry Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
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Kelly Attempts A Bubble Snake Science Experiment
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Meet the Female Chemist Blowing Up Stereotypes
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Chemist Breaks Down 22 Chemistry Scenes From Movies & TV | WIRED
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Kate the Chemist
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Science Experiments with Kate the Chemist | Mission Unstoppable
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Kate the Chemist
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