The Woman Who Rewrote the End of the Dinosaurs

Discover how Professor Gerta Keller challenged the asteroid theory and rewrote the story of dinosaur extinction in this powerful interview with Betsy.On this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel interviews Professor Gerta Keller, a pioneering geologist and paleontologist whose research redefined the cause of dinosaur extinction.Professor Keller opens up about her life journey — from being told she’d only become a seamstress to proving that massive volcanic eruptions, not an asteroid, triggered the mass extinction event. Betsy and Professor Keller discuss the misogyny she faced in academia, the backlash to her findings, and how she continues to mentor and inspire future scientists, especially women. 📚 Read her book: The Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs (available on Amazon)🌐 Learn more: https://gkeller.princeton.edu🌍 Check out our Blogs:  https://passionateworldtalkradio.com/blog/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep listening to Chatting with Betsy at www.passionateworldtalkradio.com.