SolveItForKids Science podcast
Solve It! for Kids is a science podcast designed for curious and creative children and their families. Hosted by Jennifer Swanson and Jeff Gonyea, the show explores how real-life scientists, engineers, and experts solve problems in their everyday jobs. Each episode invites kids to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves, fostering curiosity and creativity. The podcast also features weekly challenges for listeners to participate in.
Episodes
Five Year Anniversary-- Our Listener's Favorite Episodes
HAPPY FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO SOLVE IT! FOR KIDS Thank you all for listening, commenting, and liking our podcast for the last FIVE years! We are celebrating our anniversary all this month. We are thrilled to showcase our listeners favorite episodes. That's right! These are the podcasts that YOU liked the most. Check them out! Episode 195: How do you use music to get kids interested in STEM? wi
Five Year Anniversary with Jeff's Five Favorite Episodes
HAPPY FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO SOLVE IT! FOR KIDS Thank you all for listening, commenting, and liking our podcast for the last FIVE years! We are celebrating our anniversary all this month. Take a listen to Jeff's five favorite episodes. Episode 63 How do scientists listen to black holes? with Dr. Eric Thrane Episode 154 How do you move a rocket? Dan Zapata Episode 163 How can we see the Univer
Five Year Anniversary-- Jennifer's Five Favorite Episodes
* HAPPY FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO SOLVE IT! FOR KIDS* Thank you all for listening, commenting, and liking our podcast for the last FIVE years! We are celebrating our anniversary all this month. First, we have clips from Jennifer's five favorite episodes. Episode 82 How do you make toilet paper soft? with Madison Mattson Episode 104 How do you train a shark? with Gretchen Burson Episode 132
The BEST of Earth Day Episodes!
Happy Earth Day 2025! We are showcasing a few of our favorite episodes that deal with the environment. Enjoy clips from these previous episodes and then go listen to the whole thing! Episode 35 with Simpson- How Do You Preserve Wildlife Habitat in a City? Episode 212 with Travis Wilcoxen-- How Do You Rescue Raptors? Episode 141 with Steve Creech - How Can We Help the World's Oceans? Episode 20
What is Extended Reality and Spatial Computing?
Do you know the difference between Augmented reality (AR) and Extended Reality (XR)? It is am important distinction. Our guest Alex Goldberg, is the perfect person to explain is all. He is a subject matter expert in spatial computer and extended reality technologies. Take a listen as we discuss this cutting edge technology and how it's being used in businesses and by individuals everywhere. #sc
Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?
You may know that some animals have exoskeletons, but why would a human want to build an exoskeleton? Perhaps if robots are involved. Take a listen to Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence as he talks to us about the usefulness of exosuits and exoskeletons in work environments. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stemp
How Can Engineering be a Pathway to Entrepreneurship?
A lot of people think that the career they are trained for is the one they will end up doing. That is not always the case. Take a listen to our guest, Stephanie Schmidt, who was educated as an engineer, spent time working in that career, and then switched things up and started her own business. It's an interesting and inspiring story and one we think will may make you think about the best pathway
Why Should We Care About Bugs?
Why should we care about bugs? They are SO important to our ecosystems, our atmospheres, or very planet. We couldn't live without them. Take a listen to our FUN and fascinating guests, The Bug Chicks-- Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, as they discuss the reason why bugs are necessary and so very cool. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforki
What is a Radio Telescope?
Have you ever wondered how scientists see so far out in space? One of the ways is to use a radio telescope. We have the fantastic Sarah Treadwell, Science Communicator at SpaceCase Sarah, and PhD student in communications to explain how these incredible telescopes work. Get ready to learn about seeing into deep space and into the past! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem
How Do Sea Creatures Inspire Technology?
Have you ever thought about how sea creatures might inspire technology? What would that even look like? Well, it's biomimicry, which is innovation inspired by nature. Dr. Karen Osborn of the Smithsonian Institution is here to talk to us all about how ocean creatures are giving engineers and scientists ideas for creating technology that can help humans. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sci
The BEST of Exploring of the Moon
The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting experts who Explore the Moon for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 227 How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station with Dr. Julia Badger Episode 215 How Will We Talk to Astronauts on the Moon? with Sirina Nabhan Episode 221 What's it like to exp
The BEST of Working With Animals
The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting experts who Work with Animals for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 226 How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other? with Dr. Lauren Robinson Episode 222 What Do you Do when a Tiger Has a Toothache? with Dr. Carrie Logdsen McCullough Episode 151 Can you Proble
The BEST of Flying Creatures
The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting flying creatures for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 106 How Do We Know the Dinosaurs Could Fly? with Dr. Jingmai O'Connor Episode 205 How do Birds Fly? with Alex Troutman Episode 223 How Do you Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle? with Marge Gibson If you enjoy the
What is the Bowmouth Guitarfish?
Have you ever seen a bowmouth guitarfish? Even though you might think they are sharks, these uniquely shaped ocean creatures actually belong to the ray family. They are critically endangered, and yet important members of the ocean habitat. Jen Hazeres, a senior aquatic biologist at the Newport Aquarium is here to talk to us about this amazing animal! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #scie
How Does NASA Keep its Missions Safe?
NASA sends so many spacecraft to both near and deep space, how do they ensure that each mission is safe during its operation? We have Lauren Clayton, NASA Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer at Glenn Research Center to discuss how NASA does all of this. Lauren also shares NASA's Power to Explore Student Challenge and how its FREE to participate for all student aged-children. Find out more h
What is the Immune System Secret Weapon to Fight Disease?
Have you ever wondered how our body fights off infection and disease? It's a pretty cool process. Our guest, Dr. Namita Gandi, is an immunologist and she is going to explain the secret weapon that your immune system posseses to keep you healthy. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning
How Do Tiger Sharks Help the Ocean Ecosystem?
Tiger sharks are beautiful and amazing creatures, but did you know that they can also help the ocean ecosystem? Wells Howe, Director of the Beneath the Waves Group, explains how. Take a deep dive into the ocean and learn all about the awesome animals that keep our ocean clean and allow it to thrive as an ecosystem. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stemp
How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station?
You may have had a babysitter in your life, but did you know that a space station is going to have one? That's right! NASA is creating Gateway, a space station that will orbit the Moon, and it's going to have a robotic babysitter to keep an eye on it while humans are not onboard. NASA JPL engineer Dr. Julia Badger, who is actually working to create this robot is our guest today. Don't miss this fa
How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other?
Have you ever wondered how animals work together? And does this make them happier and healthier? Dr. Lauren Robinson, psychologist and animal welfare scientist, joins us to today to talk about all of this and explain how animals cooperate with each other. Listen to this fun and fascinating episode that talks about many different animals. Dr. Lauren has worked with a lot of them! #sciencepodcast #s
Why Should We Connect Science and Art?
How are science and art connected and why should we even consider putting them together? Dr. Emily Rice, Associate Professor of Astrophysics at at Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York (CUNY), and owner of Startorialist, a space and science-themed product site, tells us why science and art go hand in hand. Take a listen to the fun and intriguing chat about brown dwarfs, astrop
How Do Animals Change Over Time?
Want to learn some cool fun facts about some of your favorite animals? And how they might have changed over time? Take a listen to our guest, Alex Re, host of the On Wildlife podcast as he chats with us and teaches us some interesting information about the world of animals. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every e
How Do You Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle?
Bald eagles are beautiful and majestic creatures and they are our national bird. So what happens when one becomes injured? Awesome organizations like Raptor Educational Group, Inc., or REGI, are there to help. Today we are delighted to welcome Marge Gibson, founder and director of REGI, to discuss how her team works with these eagles to rehabilitate them and reintroduce them into the wild if that
What Do You Do When a Tiger Has a Toothache?
What would YOU do to help a tiger if they had a toothache? Dr. Carrie Logsdon McCullough has the perfect answer! She was a human dentist who became a dentist to help take care of the animals at her local zoo. Tune in and listen to some of her amazing stories and hear how she helped many different animals keep their teeth healthy! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemc
What's it Like to Experience Zero Gravity?
Solve It for Kids Science Podcast is EXCITED to kick off our 9th season with a very special guest! Have you ever wondered what it's like to float in Zero Gravity? Well, we have the guest who knows all about this! Meet Tim Bailey, In-flight manager at the Zero-G Corporation. Tim has gone on hundreds of zero gravity flights with astronauts, enthusiasts, families, and even kids. If you want to know
The BEST of Learning About Our Universe
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of Learning About the Universe! You'll hear clips from: Ep 192 How Do You Study the Smallest Things? Ep 170 What Would Happen if we Didn't have Magnets? Ep 63 How Do Scientists Listen to Black Holes? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-w
The BEST of the Amazing Ocean
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of the AMAZING Ocean! You'll hear clips from: Ep 194 How Do You Do Science at Sea? Ep 200 How Much is there Still to Learn about the Ocean? Ep 196 How Long Can Humans Live Underwater? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning scien
The BEST of STEAM Activities
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of STEAM Activities podcast while we are away. You'll hear clips from: Ep 198 How Do You Turn Wind Turbine Blades into Functional Art? Ep 195 How Can You Use Music to Get Kids Excited about STEM? Ep 214 How Does a Landscape Architect Shape the World? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #ste
The BEST of Deep Space
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of Deep Space podcast while we are away. You'll hear clips from: Ep 201 How do you Study Exoplanets? Ep 210 What is the Deep Space Network? Ep 197 Where Could We Find Life in the Universe? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning
The BEST of Animals - Take Two
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of ANIMALS podcast while we are away. You'll hear clips from: Ep 212 How do you Rescue Raptors? Ep 206 Why are Whales Important? Ep 203 How do Dolphins Recognize Humans? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids tak
How Will We Talk to Astronauts on the Moon?
The U.S. plans to return to the Moon in a few years and have humans walk there again. Consistent and reliable communication between the Moon and Earth is imperative. How will NASA accomplish this? Take a listen to our guest Sirina Nabhan, project data systems engineer at NASA JPL as she explains how the Deep Space Network will help. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #s
How Does a Landscape Architect Shape the World?
Have you ever looked at a building and noticed the beautiful landscape around it? Perhaps you've walked along amazingly manicured lawns amidst interesting plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Just who designs this natural beauty for you to enjoy? That would be someone like our guest, landscape architect Chris Flagg! Take a listen to this fascinating episode to learn about how to design and enjoy th
What Can You Learn from Living in Antartica?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in Antartica? We have Greg Neri, explorer, science translator for Antarctica, and children's author, on our show today to tell us all about his experiences of living on the frozen contentinent with scientists. He even shares the story behind his new children's book about it! Don't miss this exciting episode! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids
How Do You Rescue Raptors?
How are injured raptors like eagles and hawks rescued, rehabilitated, and sent back into the wild? It's an amazing and time-consuming process. Our guest, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, biologist and President of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Raptor Center, is here to tell us all about how they work with injured raptors. Don't miss this fascinating and FUN episode! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastfo
What Can You Learn from an Incident Meteorologist?
Have you ever wondered how firefighters keep track of where a wildfire is heading? They use incident meteorologists to help them understand how the winds, temperature, and precipitation affect the movement of the wildfire. Our guest, Jon Fox, an incident meteorologist with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explains how it works. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sci
What is the Deep Space Network?
Have you ever wondered how NASA talks to all of its spacecraft that are way out in space? They use the Deep Space Network! Do you know what that is or how it works? Our guest, Rémy Morgan, is a Network Analyst for the Deep Space Network and she tells us all about how they keep track of multiple spacecraft in our solar system and all of the data they send back. If you love space technology, you won
What Purpose Do Museum Collections Serve?
How many museums have you visited? A lot? Have you ever thought about why the museum curators choose those specific topics for exhibits? It's a fascinating tale and one that our guest, retired museum curator, Douglas Noble, knows tons about. Take a listen to this fascinating episode and learn how fun facts get turned into wonderful ways of learning in a museum. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastfork
What Happens When We Get too Much Precipitation?
Have you ever wondered how floods occur? Or maybe what happens when we get too much snow? Today's guest has the answer! Robin Fox, a surface hydrologist with the National Weather Service, is here to chat with us about things precipitation, most of all what to do if you get too much. Lot's of great weather information here for anyone who is interested in meteorology. #sciencepodcast #sciencecare
How do you Make Peas Taste Great?
Have you ever wished that your peas could taste better? Perhaps you've avoided eating them because you don't like how they taste. Well, Christine Lewington, Founder and CEO of PIP International, the best tasting pea protein, is here to talk with us. You'll learn how pea protein is made, and even what an agricultural engineer does. #sciencepodcast #sciencecareers #STEMcareers #podcast Every episo
Why are Whales Important?
Have you ever wondered why whales are important to the planet? On our special Earth Day edition of the podcast, we talk with Dr. Emme Devonish, an Amelia Island Whale Ambassador, as she discusses how whales contribute so many things to our ecosystem. You can learn a lot about right whales who live on the east coast of the U.S. Every episode of this award-winning podcast for kids (of all ages) ta
How Do Birds Fly?
Have you ever watched birds soaring in the sky and wondered... How do they fly like that? Our guest, Alex Troutman, wildlife biologist and science communicator, is here to explain it all. A lifetime birding enthusiast, Alex turned his interest in birds into a job as a scientist. He now shares all of his awesome knowledge with us. Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids and
How Will AI Affect Learning to Code?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on everyone's minds these days. What is it? How can it help me? Is it a good thing to learn to use? Our guest, Peter Kuperman Founder and CEO of HATCH Coding, answers all of those questions and more! Peter gives us a very user-friendly analogy for how to think of coding that's as simple as setting the table. Don't miss this intriguing episode. Every episode of thi
How Do Dolphins Recognize Humans?
Have you ever wondered how dolphins respond to their trainers? Do they actually recognize humans? Learn the answer on today's show from dolphin trainer Griselda Mora as she explains how smart dolphins are and talks about how you can become a dolphin trainer one day! Participate in this episode's challenge: Build something out of recyclables, like an ocean creature. Award-winning podcast for kid
What's it like to be a Civilian Astronaut?
Have you ever wanted to go to space? Meet Chris Sembroski, civilian astronaut member of Inspiration4, a historic orbital mission that took four civilian astronauts to space. Chris shares his amazing experience with us. Hopefully, he'll inspire one of you to head to space, too!
How Do You Study Exoplanets?
What types of planets are way out in space and how do scientists study them? We have the awesome Dakota Tyler, astrophysicist and science communicator at DT Star Kid on our show to talk all about the fascinating field of exoplanets. You won't want to miss this out-of-this-world episode!
How Much is there Still to Learn About the Ocean?
How much do we know about the ocean? And how much is there still to learn? TONS! Aquanaut and scientist Brian Helmuth is on our show today to talk about all of the amazing things he has learned about while studying the ocean for his entire career. Listen and celebrate our 200th episode with a repeat visit from our very first amazing guest!
What Would it Look Like if We Lived in Space?
What do you think it would look like if we lived in space? Would we have houses? Mobile homes? Moon buggies? What kind of food would we eat? Entrepreneur and Axiom astronaut John Shoffner is here to talk to us about what it's like to live in space for a short time. And he challenges us to participate in the International Space Art and Poetry Contest to share your ideas!
How do Old Wind Turbines Blades Become Art?
Have you seen those giant wind turbines across the country? Ever wondered what happens to the blades when they have to be replaced? They can be recycled! Take a listen to our guest, Brian Donahue, with Canvus, a company who manufactures furniture out of old wind turbine blades. You may have some of these awesome structures in your community right now. What an awesome combination of STEM, ART, and
Where Could We Find Life in the Solar System?
We now know that the universe is vast and filled with billions of stars. But where could we find life? It's such a big place to search, so why not start with our own solar system. What are we doing to search for life here? Natasha Carr, a PhD candidate studying physics and space science at the University of Leicester, has a lot of thoughts about this. She is sharing them with us today. Don't miss
How Long Can Humans Live Underwater?
Humans have live over a year in space, but how long can they live underwater? Not many people can answer that question, but our amazing guest can. Known as Dr. Deep Sea, Dr. Joseph Dituri has spent 100 days living underwater. He is on our show to tell us what it was like and how exciting it was to experience the ocean up close!
How Can You Use Music to Get Kids Excited About STEM?
How can you get kids excited about STEM? Put it to music! That's exactly what our guest today has done. Victor Villegas is a Digital and Technology Coordinator for Oregon State University by day and the "DroneSinger" at night! You'll want to tune in to hear how Victor turns STEM topics in to amazing music and songs. You may even get to hear one performed on the show!
Why Do Science at Sea?
Have you ever wondered how scientists learn about the ocean? They do science at sea! We have Science Communicator Erin Winick Anthony who is currently onboard the Joides Revolution ship as the scientists study cores of the ocean floor to learn about climate change (Jan 2024). This episode includes a fun video on our website so be sure to check that out!
How Can You Prepare for the Total Solar Eclipse?
Are you aware that there will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024? This amazing event doesn't happen very often, so you should really try to see it. But how can you prepare to see one? Dan Schneiderman, Eclipse Partnership Coordinator at the Rochester Museum and Science Center is here to give us tons of tips. Don't miss this awesome episode or the eclipse!
How Do You Study the Smallest Things?
Welcome to the 8th season of Solve It for Kids! We start our new season off right by exploring some of the tiniest things in the universe... particles you can't even see. Dr. Katy Grimm, associate professor of physics at Cal State University East Bay and her research is performed at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research that operates the large Hadron Collider. In other words, Dr. Ka
The BEST of Launching a Rocket!
The Solve It for Kids Podcast team is on their last week of holiday break. Please enjoy this out-of-the-world episode about launching rockets. You'll hear clips from guests who are talking about getting ready for a launch, moving rockets, and what it's like to blast off in a rocket. Look for our new season to start next week!
The BEST of Energy and Engineering
Happy 2024! The Solve It for Kids Podcast team of Jennifer and Jeff are still on holiday break. We have left you a few clips from some of our favorite episodes about energy and engineering. Get ready to ... learn how to get energy from the wind, learn how drinking water gets to your house, and also how you get materials from the Earth. Such wonderful STEM topics to explore!
The BEST of Extreme Places to Live
The Solve It for Kids podcast is on holiday break! Please enjoy some snippets of our favorite shows about Living in Extreme Places! You'll "visit" an underwater habitat, Mars, and learn how plants live in extreme environments. Wishing you all a very Happy Holidays. See you in the new year!
The BEST of Amazing Animals
The Solve It for Kids podcast is taking a holiday break! Please enjoy clips from three of our favorite episodes about amazing animals! You'll learn about how to help native bee populations, how to count penguins, and also why some jellyfish have stinging snot. Happy Holidays!
How Do You Build a Space Station?
Twenty-five years ago, last week (December 6, 2008), the International Space Station was created. Bob Cabana, astronaut and Associate Administrator of NASA, was on that special mission. He is with us today to talk about what it felt like to be a part of that historic event, his amazing career at NASA, and also to encourage kids (of all ages) to pursue their dreams whatever they may be.
Do Animals have Feelings?
Have you ever wondered if your pets or animals have feelings? Dr. Carl Safina, best-selling author, a TED speaker, and a leader in the field of conservation biology. He is on our show to give his expert insight into just what our animals might be thinking. Don't miss this fun and exciting episode!
What it's like to Blast off on a rocket?
How would it feel when blasting off to space? We have the amazing Astronaut Nicole Stott on our show today to tell all about this and also to share many more awesome experiences that she has had while in space. Don't miss this out-of-the-world episode!
Do All Jellyfish have Stinging Snot?
Do all jellyfish have stinging SNOT? This is a question you probably never thought to ask, but now really want to know the answer to, right? Well, take a listen to the awesome Jennie Janssen, assistant curator at the National Aquarium and President and cofounder of MIAZS as she explains this rather intriguing and little known characteristic of some jellyfish.
Why is the International Space Station so Important?
The International Space Station, (ISS) orbits the Earth 16 times every day. But it's so much more than just a spacecraft. The ISS is a laboratory in space that provides awesome information about living and working in microgravity. Listen to Erin Winick Anthony, science communicator, founder of STEAM Powered Media, and former NASA engineer explain just how important the ISS is to us here on Earth.
What Skills do Space Entrepreneurs Need?
Have you ever considered being a space entrepreneur? What is it? And How can you become one? Our guest, Vered Cohen-Barzilay, CEO of Out of the Box Space Innovations will explain how YOU can become a space entrepreneur yourself!
How Would you Send a Message to an Extraterrestrial?
If you could send a message to an extraterrestrial, what would it say? What language would you use? How would you deliver it? These are all great questions and ones that we discuss in this fun and informative chat with Julia Brodsky, STEM Education lead at Blue Marble Initiative and former NASA Astronaut instructor, as she helps us to consider some things that we might think about IF we were eve
How Do You Hack Your Ability to Learn?
Have you every really thought about how you learn? What are your good and not-so-great habits of learning? We have Dr. Justin Sung, medical doctor, researcher, certified teacher, learning coach, and CEO of ICanStudy.com on our show today to talk about how to "hack" your brain to learn more efficiently. Get ready to learn HOW to learn!
What Would it be Like to Live on Mars?
Have YOU ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars? We have just the right person to answer this question. The awesome Janet Ivey Duensing, Creator and CEO of Janet's Planet and the Director of Education for Explore Mars! You'll leave this episode wanting to don your spacesuit and head to the red planet soon.
What's it like to Fly a Plane Across the Ocean?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly one of those giant airplanes across the ocean? We have Cran Middlecoat, pilot and aerospace nerd, on this episode to tell us all about it. Cran is not only a pilot, but also a huge advocate for STEM and most of all kids in aviation and aerospace, as he's also the founder of It's Rocket Science!
What's it like to Live Underwater?
Would you like to live underwater? It would definitely be different but so cool! Take a listen to awesome aquanaut Liz Magee, as she shares all of the amazing adventures she had under the sea.
How Do You Make Sound for a Movie?
When you watch a movie, how much do you pay attention to the sound? If it's done right, sound is one of the biggest effects that makes you feel like you're really "in" the movie. We have the awesome Bob Pepek, Sound designer and owner of MelonCollie Productions, to explain just how sound is created and added to a movie, cartoon, or video to make it come alive!
How Do You Program AI Robots?
If you've been listening to the news lately, you know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. So, is it possible to get your own robot? Maybe not now, but one day. And when that day happens, Dr. Elliott Heflin, Jr., CEO/Founder realitytechs.com is here to tell us how easy it can be to program an AI robot. How cool!
How Do You Fly a Helicopter on Mars?
Have you every wondered just how difficult it is to fly a helicopter on another planet? It's not easy! Keri Bean an engineer who worked on the Ingenuity helicopter that has flown on Mars explains exactly how it's done. Don't miss this exciting and informative chat!
How Does Drinking Water Get to Your House?
When you're thirsty, you probably just turn on a tap and water comes out. You may not think about how that drinking water got to your house. Our guest, Charles (Trip) Barton, a civil engineer with a large American water company, will explain just how that happens.
How Do You Protect Native Bees?
Did you know that there are red bees, green bees, and even blue bees? We didn't! Don't miss this fascinating episode all about native bees and how we can help protect them from bee lover Julie Travaglini, Senior Director of Education and Curriculum at Allegheny Land Trust.
How Do You Get a Rocket Ready for Launch?
Have you ever wondered how those giant space rockets are prepared for launch? It takes a lot of planning and testing. We are excited to chat with Nathalie Quintero, an aerospace engineer with Boeing who works on the on Space Launch System (SLS) program as the Core Stage Launch Operations Lead. Doesn't that sound like a cool job? Take a listen and find out some amazing facts about how to get a roc
What Would Happen if we didn't have Magnets?
This is probably not a question that you would think to ask, but it's actually a very important one. What DO magnets and magnetism do for us? A LOT. Take a listen to this fascinating chat with Dr. Dario Arena, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at USF as he explains just how important magnets are to our everyday life
What is an Atmospheric River?
Have you been watching the news and heard the term -- atmospheric river? Well, our guest, Dr. Kristine Harper, is here to explain what one is and how they affect our planet. Don't miss this very intriguing chat about weather science and STEM careers
How Can you Solve a Problem Using NASA Data?
Did you know that NASA collects all kinds of data about our world? You can learn about clouds, trees, weather patterns, planets, moons, deep space and more. And the cool thing is all of this data is open to the public. Cindy Chin, NASA Datanaut, joins us for an exciting and informative chat about ways you can use this data. She also tells us about NASA's Data App Challenge and gives us informatio
The BEST of Thinking Like an Engineer
The Solve It for Kids Podcast is on vacation for the month of July. But we have left you a great clip of three episodes that show the BEST of Thinking Like an Engineer! Listen to short chats from these three amazing guests: Dr. Jermey Matthews (Ep 91: How Do Scientists Get Kids Excited about STEM?), Dr. Cory Hixon (Ep. 77: How do Engineers Think?) and Tracy Drain (Ep 124: How Do You Study Another
The BEST of Space Exploration (to the Moon)
The Solve It for Kids podcast is on summer break! But we have left you a few clips of some the best space exploration episodes to enjoy. Take a listen to Carl Sandifer from NASA Glenn Research Center, (How do you Power a Spacecraft?), Dr. Sarah D'Souza from NASA Ames Reserach Center (Why does a spacecraft need a heat shield?) and Julie Wolfson at Lockheed Martin (How do you slow down a spaceship?)
The BEST of Studying Animals
The Solve It for Kids podcast is on vacation for the month of July. But don't worry, we've left some of our favorite episodes for you to enjoy. This week it's the BEST of Studying Animals. You'll hear clips from previous episodes with Dr. Mireya Mayor (primatology), Doug Wechsler (army ants), and Dr. Monica Bond (giraffes). We hope you have fun learning about these amazing scientists and the anima
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