Kate the Chemist

Globally recognized as KATE THE CHEMIST, 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 people who might otherwise be intimidated by science. As the first Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Notre Dame, Dr. Biberdorf uses fire, ice and explosions to highlight, amplify, teach and entertain her audiences.
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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.

Kate has been profiled in publications such as the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and also appeared on countless broadcast programs including The Today Show (18 appearances at counting!), The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC Nightly News, The Rachael Ray Show, Star Talk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Late Night with Stephen Colbert.