SolveItForKids Science podcast

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  

People often try to be aware of the impact they are making on the planet. They will make sure to drink out of reusable water bottles, use as little plastic as possible, and even walk instead of driving. But did you ever think about how the clothes you wear affect the planet? If not, you'll want to listen to our awesome chat with Louise Ulukaya, founder of Mon Couer clothing, as she explains to us how she uses recycled plastic and abandoned fishing lines to make her clothes for kids. You'll be surprised at all of the science that is involved! 

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/)

* 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/)

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/)

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/) ;

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/)

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/)    

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 

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/)  

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/)

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  

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  

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/)  

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   

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)  

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 

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! 

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   

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