"OPA-whisperer"
"the Ever-optimistic"
"Predictor of needs"
"Explainer of bizarre phenomena"
"Chinese-bargaining instructor"
"Master of the unspoken joke"
"Descendent of horse-thieves"
"Muscles"
"Identifier of foodies [people who have an abundant enjoyment of food]"
"Machine shop ambassador"
"Founder of ab initio expletives"
Kate received her bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College in 2002, majoring in Chemistry and Asian Studies, with a concentration in Chinese language (Mandarin). After graduation she went on to spend a year studying in Shanghai, China on a Fulbright Scholarship. She is now a dissertator majoring in physical chemistry and has enjoyed working with and training undergrads and new graduate students.