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SolveItForKids Science podcast

Solve It! for Kids - The science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families.Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer Swanson and Jeff Gonyea as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.Don't forget to participate in our weekly challenges!

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    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? with Victor Villegas  Episode 16: How do you test a rocket without blowing it up? with Suzanne Slade Episode 122: How do you get to the bottom of the ocean? with Dr. Rosa Leon-Zayas Episode 11: How do you build teeth out of soap? with Dr. Emily Swanson Episode 237: Why should we care about bugs? with The Bug Chicks  We invite you to go back and listen to the episodes in their entirety on this website, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #computing #podcast #computerengineer #engineering Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire.  The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website: https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve)  Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    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 Universe in a new way? with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen Episode 194 Can You Do Science at Sea? with Erin Winick Anthony at sea with the Joides Resolution Episode 196 How long can humans live at the bottom of the ocean? with Dr. Joe Dituri - We invite you to go back and listen to the episodes in their entirety on this website, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #computing #podcast #computerengineer #engineering Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website: https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    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 How do you talk to a spaceship? with Rob Chambers  Episode 146 -  What does a primatologist do? with Dr. Mireya Mayor  Episode 162 - How do you Dress an Astronaut? with Sharon McDougle   We invite you to go back and listen to the episodes in their entirety on this website, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.      #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #computing #podcast #computerengineer #engineering Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    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 206 with Dr. Emme Devonish-- Why are Whales So Important? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #computing #podcast #computerengineer #engineering Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve)  Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    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.   #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #computing #podcast #computerengineer #engineering  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Come up with something that you'd like to build using AR that might help you or someone else. Then build it!  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)  

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    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 #stempodcastforkids  #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Identify 3 jobs where you can use an exoskeleton. What type of exoskeleton would you build?  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve)  Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/) ;

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    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 for your life.    #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Come up with your own invention to solve a problem. Share it with your friends and family Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    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 #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: How would you swim in a big vat of honey? Would you need wings? Fins? A Tail? Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    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 #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Is it possible for a telescope to see the far side of the Moon? Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)    

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    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 #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: How would you swim in a big vat of honey? Would you need wings? Fins? A Tail?   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com   Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve   Instagram @kidssolve 

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    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 experience Zero-Gravity? with Tim Bailey If you enjoy these, go back and listen to the whole podcast. Jennifer and Jeff wish you a very Happy New Year!  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve  

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    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 Problem-solve like an Orangutan? with Dr. Laurel Neme If you enjoy these, go back and listen to the whole podcast. Jennifer and Jeff wish you a very Happy Holidays!  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve  

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    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 these, go back and listen to the whole podcast! Jennifer and Jeff wish you a very Happy Holidays!     #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. T Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve  

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    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 #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to Learn 3 things about guitarfish, where you can find them, and what their greatest threats are.   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)  

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    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 here: www.nasa.gov/rps  Take a listen and enter the Challenge!  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Enter the NASA's Power to Explore Student Challenge  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve   

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    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 science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire.  The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Think about a piece of fruit. How is it different from the inside and the outside?  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com/)  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/) X @kidssolve (https://x.com/KidsSolve)  

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    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 #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Go outside and observe how animals are interacting in their environment. What did you learn?  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve   Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve 

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    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 fascinating and fun episode! 

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    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 #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers  #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Find an animal and observe it safely from a distance. Now try to describe what it's doing. This is how we learn about animal behavior   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve   

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    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, astrophysics, and STEAM-inspired clothing and products.  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Find an image from a space telescope, learn about it, and then design something from it or using it.  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve  X @kidssolve 

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    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 episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Go outside and observe a plant or animal. Write down its characteristics and think about how it might have evolved over time.  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve ( Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve 

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    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 is possible.  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about three things in the world that will make a difference to YOU.  Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve 

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    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 #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Look up how many teeth a tiger has and compare the size of a tiger's teeth to your own.   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve X @kidssolve

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    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 if experiencing zero-g is for you, take a listen to our show. You'll get the tips, tricks, and learn about all of the FUN of taking this very special parabolic flight.    #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Calculate your weight on the Moon vs Mars.   Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com  Follow us on:  Facebook @ kidssolve Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve 

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    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-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com   Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve   Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve 

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    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 science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.   Find more information on our website www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve  X @kidssolve  

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    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 #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve   Instagram @kidssolve  X @kidssolve 

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    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 science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire.  The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com   Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve   Instagram @kidssolve   X @kidssolve 

  29. 172

    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 takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.   Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com) Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )  

  30. 171

    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 #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.   This week's challenge is to think about this: Think about what space exploration will look like in 20 years? And see if you can come up with some unconventional jobs that help with space exploration.    Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com)  Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )

  31. 170

    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 the beauty of our natural world.  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: If you were a landscape architect, what would you change or design to most influence your physical environment?  Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com   Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve )  Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )  

  32. 169

    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 #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to Think like an Antarctican! Look at your world with fresh eyes, as if you were an explorer. Write or draw or just think about what you see.   Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com) (https://solveitforkids.com/) Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )  

  33. 168

    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 #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to listen to the three owl calls at the end of the episode and then use these to identify owls you might hear around the environment where you live  Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com)   Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve  Instagram @kidssolve  X @kidssolve 

  34. 167

    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 #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids   Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to get the 7-day forecast from your local weather station. Keep track of the weather that week. See if they match.    Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com)   Follow us on Facebook / kidssolve Instagram / kidssolve X @kidssolve / kidssolve

  35. 166

    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't want to miss this episode!  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to check out the Deep Space Network website to see where all of the spacecraft are today.  https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com) (https://solveitforkids.com/) Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )  

  36. 165

    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 #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily  job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.  This week's challenge is to consider a collection that you have. Go through and record what you have and evaluat them all. Then go to a museum and evaulate their collection.  Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/ X @kidssolve https://twitter.com/KidsSolve  

  37. 164

    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 #sciencecareers #stempodcast #stemcareers #womeninstem  Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or experts day. Packe with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge: Measure and keep track of how much precipitation falls this week. Compare your results to your local meteorologists. Were they the same?  Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com      

  38. 163

    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 episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids and families takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's day job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each guest gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. The challenge for this episode is to go to the grocery store and identify three products that have pea protein.  Find more information at our website: www.solveitforkids.com  

  39. 162

    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) takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's day on the job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of fun. This podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that every guest gives our listeners an easy challenge to learn to do more. Challenge for this episode: Think about whales and write a poem or draw a picture about something that inspires you about them.  Check out our website, www.solveitforkids.com, to learn more about our guest, their job, and discover book recommendations for young readers who wish to learn more.   

  40. 161

    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 families takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's day job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of fun, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that every guest gives our listeners and easy challenge to learn more.  This episode's challenge is to: make a paper airplane that looks like a bird and test it out! Find more information on our website: www.solveitforkids.com  

  41. 160

    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 this award-winning podcast for kids (of all ages) takes you behind the scenes of a a scientist, engineer, or expert's life. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of fun, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that every guest gives the listeners an easy challenge to do to learn more. The challenge for this episode is: Use Chat GPT to create a title for your own app, and then have it outline how to build the app.  Check out our website: www.solveitforkids.com for more information about the guest, their job, and even book recommendations for young readers to learn more. 

  42. 159

    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 kids, parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and anyone who is curious about science and STEM careers. Highlighting STEM careers, diversity, and women in STEM.     

  43. 158

    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! 

  44. 157

    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! 

  45. 156

    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! 

  46. 155

    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! 

  47. 154

    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 recycling. 

  48. 153

    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 this excellent out-of-this-world episode! 

  49. 152

    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! 

  50. 151

    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! 

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Solve It! for Kids - The science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families.Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer Swanson and Jeff Gonyea as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.Don't forget to participate in our weekly challenges!

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