Ep. 315 | The Periodic Table for Kids? | feat. Dr Colleen Kelley

About this episode

Dr. Colleen Kelley discusses making chemistry accessible and fun for kids through storytelling and creative mediums.

What happens when storytelling meets science? What happens when learning the periodic table becomes as common as other foundational skills like the alphabet or adding facts? Dr. Colleen Kelley is a retired chemistry professor turned storyteller, creator, and champion of "Molecular Literacy." As the founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions, she’s on a mission to make chemistry fun, visual, and unforgettable through comic books, graphic novels, and games. Her award-winning work has reached audiences...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Woods

Guest: Dr Colleen Kelley

Topics covered

• periodic table
• chemistry
• storytelling
• education
• kids
• Molecular Literacy

Keywords

• periodic table
• chemistry
• education
• storytelling
• kids
• graphic novels
• comic books

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kids’ Chemical Solutions

Books & works: Molecular Literacy

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