SolveItForKids Science podcast

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? wit...

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 Univers...

* 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...

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...

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...

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...

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? 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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...