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Kate Biberdorf

Professor for the public understanding of science at Notre Dame and author. Known as Kate the Chemist, she is a science communicator who shares her expertise with the general public.

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Apr 22, 2025 • 54min

Explosive Science with Kate the Chemist

Kate Biberdorf, known as Kate the Chemist, is a professor at Notre Dame and a passionate science communicator. She joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to explore cosmic chemistry, revealing how cesium tells time and the quest for new stable elements in the periodic table. The trio dives into the fascinating behavior of combustion in microgravity and shares the explosive fun of Mentos and Diet Coke. Kate emphasizes the importance of making science accessible, sprinkling in humor and engaging stories throughout their conversation.