Exploding Myths, A Scientist Redefining Stereotypes

Dr. Kate Beiberdorf, a lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, shares her journey of breaking stereotypes in science. She emphasizes the importance of not judging scientists by their appearance and highlights her efforts to engage students through exciting chemistry experiments. Dr. Kate aims to inspire students by demonstrating that anyone can be a scientist, regardless of their looks. She uses hands-on experiments to capture students' attention and make science accessible and enjoyable.

What is Dr. Kate Beiberdorf's main goal in her work as a scientist?

• To avoid public speaking

• To focus solely on biology

• To break the stigma of what a stereotypical scientist looks like

• To conform to traditional scientist stereotypes

In the experiment described by Dr. Beiberdorf, what happens when alginate hits calcium chloride?

• It creates a chemical explosion

• It forms a liquid solution

• It forms gummy worms

• It evaporates immediately

What teaching method does Dr. Beiberdorf use to capture students' attention?

• Showing silent films

• Using energy and excitement

• Reading from textbooks

• Assigning lengthy essays

What is Dr. Beiberdorf's attitude towards the stereotype of female scientists?

• She is frustrated by it and wants to change it

• She believes it is accurate

• She is indifferent to it

• She embraces it

Which fields does Dr. Beiberdorf encourage women to pursue?

• Only biology

• Only engineering

• Chemistry, physics, and engineering

• Only physics