Chemistry is easy. Dr. Laude is tired of everyone taking three steps back every time he tells them that he is a chemist. He also creates explosions and caps your evening by making liquid nitrogen ice cream for everyone. Presenter’s Biosketch: laude_thumbDavid Laude struggled and worried in college until finding his love of chemistry. Today, he is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in UT-Austin’s Department of Chemistry. He is well-known in the UT community for his engaging Chemistry 301 classes. Dr. Laude is also Senior Vice Provost, and was recently featured in the Sunday New York Times Magazine for his work on improving higher education.