Notre Dame Science’s explosive new star

Science at Notre Dame just got a lot more exciting thanks to Kate the Chemist. As the University’s first-ever Professor for Public Understanding of Science, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is on a mission to ignite curiosity, break down barriers, and make science fun and accessible to all.

In this episode of For Good, Kate shares her journey from chemistry lab to national TV and explains how her new role at Notre Dame will celebrate the power and importance of science.

Join us as Kate showcases her signature energy, passion, and explosive personality—along with a few fiery demonstrations—underscoring that science education can be both impactful and exciting, with a little danger thrown in for good measure.

New episodes of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame drop on select weekdays at giving.nd.edu/stories and the ND Loyal YouTube channel. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame Family for making stories like these possible! It’s because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.