003 - Kat Austen on DIY science, art practice, and creating empathy with the environment

Kat Austen combines art and science as an independent artist and researcher. Deeply concerned with environmental issues, she started out as an academic chemist, but now combines artistic research, installations, workshops and performances to inspire empathy with the natural world and convey a sense of urgency for action. In this episode, we talk about her deep connection to science, the DIY science aspect of her work, and the challenges she faces in sustaining her practice.