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How We Explore

by National Geographic

How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way. From digging for ancient artifacts to gazing at the stars, these National Geographic Explorers have had adventures in the farthest-flung reaches of the world, and in their own backyards. They are scientists, explorers, and leaders who took risks and overcame problems to become who they are today. We want to share some of their amazing stories with you—and show you How We Explore.

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Episodes

  1. Repost: S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

    In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut's Tomb, we're hosting a Podcast Party! Check out all the other participating kids podcasts who are making episodes on Ancient Egypt: Oct 19th - Flip and Mozi’s Guide to How to Be an Earthling:...

  2. S1E10 - Astronomer Munazza Alam and Photographer Gabby Salazar

    Now that you’ve heard Munazza and Gabby talk about other Explorers, it’s time to hear about their work! In this episode, we hear about collaboration in STEM spaces, hot Jupiter-like planets, curiosity, community, and living with uncertainty. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25...

  3. S1E9 - Journalist and Marine Biologist Clare Fieseler

    From a side project in college, to a book and lifelong advocacy campaign, Clare Fieseler uses her artistic talent to bring awareness to women in STEM. In this episode, we hear about how the confluence of journalism and science, climate change, the recovery of wild spaces, and imposter syndrome.…

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  4. S1E8 - Linguistic Anthropologist Sandhya Narayanan

    Growing up in a language-rich environment, Sandhya Narayanan began to wonder about how languages work. In this episode, we hear about multilingualism, language loss, and how sheep can ruin your field work. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists…

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  5. S1E7 - Volcanologist Stephanie Grocke

    If you’ve ever thought the weather was difficult to predict, you should try Stephanie Grocke’s job—predicting volcanoes! In this episode, we hear about a seven-hour hike, cloudy days, and emergency evacuations. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists...

  6. S1E6 - Photographer Jenny Adler

    Jenny Adler loved diving and taking photographs. Little did she know that her photographs would serve as a record of the decline of an important species. In this episode, we hear about cave diving, freshwater springs, and deciding to move from active science to science communication. --- This...

  7. S1E5 - Planetary Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson

    Sarah Stewart Johnson knows a lot about motherhood and the surface of Mars—she has it all! In this episode, we hear about freezing temperatures, children in the field, life on other planets, and the importance of role models. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers...

  8. S1E4 - Paleontologist Aubrey Roberts

    Like many kids, Aubrey Roberts was obsessed with dinosaurs, and learned later that you can have job a working with them! Or rather, their bones. In this episode, we hear about ancient reptiles that aren’t dinosaurs, using engineering to study ancient animals, and the aftermath of discovery. ---...

  9. S1E3 - Expedition Leader Mallory Dimmitt

    Mallory Dimmitt loves paddling and has used her athletic abilities to contribute to the scientific conversation. In this episode, we hear about wildlife corridors, over 2,000 miles of tropical forests, massive amounts of bugs, and the need for a good plan. --- This podcast is brought to you by No...

  10. S1E2 - Ecologist Dominique Gonçalves

    One of the first times Dominique Gonçalves saw an elephant, it charged her. Yet she has devoted her life to studying them. In this episode, we hear about roundabout ways to find the thing you love, human-wildlife conflict, being underestimated, and asking for the things you want. --- This podcast...

  11. S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

    Inspired as a young child by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Nora Shawki fell in love with the history of her country of Egypt. In this episode, we hear about discovering ancient treasures, sending lots of emails, unavoidable changes, and cities buried under your backyard. --- This podcast is...

  12. Introducing: How We Explore

    How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time.

In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way.

From digging for ancient artifacts to gazing at the stars, these National Geographic Explorers have had adventures in the farthest-flung reaches of the world, and in their own backyards. They are scientists, explorers, and leaders who took risks and overcame problems to become who they are today.

We want to share some of their amazing stories with you—and show you How We Explore.

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How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find...

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