Kate the Chemist to reveal new science Jan. 11 at The Jefferson School
Dr. Kate Biberdorf, hailed as “the next Bill Nye,” will present two shows Saturday, Jan. 11, at The Jefferson School in Georgetown. The shows are open to the public and will begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
She’s sometimes known as Dr. B, or Kate the Chemist, Chemistry Professor & Science Entertainer, and she is shattering the traditional image that keeps some students intimidated or bored by science.
“I love explosions, mixing things up together and seeing what will happen,” she told KidsPost from her office in Austin, Texas. “I’m always messy, always dirty. And I love my job.” Her approach leaves audiences with a positive, memorable impression of science, while diminishing the stigma around women in the field.
“Introducing Sussex County families to Dr. Kate Biberdorf’s exciting and engaging approach to science is a perfect hosting opportunity for The Jefferson School,” said Head of School Connie Hendricks. “Our school philosophy of learning by asking questions and hands-on problem solving is perfectly aligned with Kate’s approach.”
Biberdorf has made numerous television appearances, including “The Wendy Williams Show,” “Late Night with Steven Colbert” and “The Today Show.” To learn more about Kate the Chemist and see some of her spectacular demonstrations, go to https://www.katethechemist.com.
For ticket and show sponsorship information, go to www.jeffersonschool.com/katethechemist. Group discounts are available.
Sponsorships are available and include an invitation to a Meet & Greet Reception with Biberdorf between shows. Bright Future Pediatrics is the title sponsor. Other sponsors include Key Advisors Group LLC; Bayhealth; Coastal Construction; RISE Fitness + Adventure; Keiper & Associates Inc.; Deirdre McCartney, Esq.; Ocean Atlantic Sothebys; TJS Class of 2019 Alumni; Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens P.A.; Johnson Orthodontics; Smooth Transitions Delaware LLC; Lotus Chiropractic; The Brick Hotel; and the Great STEMporium.
The Jefferson School, serving students from age 3 through grade eight, is the perfect setting for introducing Kate the Chemist to Sussex County’s budding scientists. Known for the imaginative use of its 43-acre campus, the school features two ponds, forested trails, goats, chickens, honeybees and gardens. The incorporation of environmental education into its traditional academic curriculum is unique in the region. In May, the U.S. Department of Education named The Jefferson School Delaware’s 2019 Green Ribbon School for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.
