Parent info: SolveItForKids Science podcast is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Science and Education for kids. Launched in 2021, it has 234 seasons.
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If you've ever thought math was boring, you HAVE to listen to this episode! Cindy Lawrence, the CEO and Executive Director of the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), will explain how much fun you can have with math-- it will BLOW your mind!! Don't miss th…
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.…
HAPPY FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO SOLVE IT! FOR KIDS…
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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!…
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 usef…
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 thin…
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 telesc…
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 cre…
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 techn…
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 r…
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.…
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:…
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 seni…
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.…
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.…
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…
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 hum…
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. List…
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 scienc…
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 wor…
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, fo…
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 a…
Solve It for Kids Science Podcast is EXCITED to kick off our 9th season with a very special guest!…
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The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of the AMAZING Ocean!…
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break!…
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break!…
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break!…
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 …
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 …
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 e…
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 h…
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 meteo…
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 ab…
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 t…
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 …
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 lea…
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 …
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…
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-…
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 on…
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 h…
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…
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 c…
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 …
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 wi…
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 studyin…
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 …
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 ho…
Have you ever wondered how scientists learn about the ocean? They do science at sea! We have Science Communicator Erin Winick Anthony who is currently onboard the Joides Revolution ship as the scientists study cores of the ocean floor to learn about climate ch…
Are you aware that there will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024? This amazing event doesn't happen very often, so you should really try to see it. But how can you prepare to see one? Dan Schneiderman, Eclipse Partnership Coordinator at the Rochester Mu…
Welcome to the 8th season of Solve It for Kids! We start our new season off right by exploring some of the tiniest things in the universe... particles you can't even see. Dr. Katy Grimm, associate professor of physics at Cal State University East Bay and her r…
The Solve It for Kids Podcast team is on their last week of holiday break. Please enjoy this out-of-the-world episode about launching rockets. You'll hear clips from guests who are talking about getting ready for a launch, moving rockets, and what it's like to…
Happy 2024! The Solve It for Kids Podcast team of Jennifer and Jeff are still on holiday break. We have left you a few clips from some of our favorite episodes about energy and engineering. Get ready to ... learn how to get energy from the wind, learn how drin…
The Solve It for Kids podcast is on holiday break! Please enjoy some snippets of our favorite shows about Living in Extreme Places! You'll "visit" an underwater habitat, Mars, and learn how plants live in extreme environments. Wishing you all a very Happy Holi…
The Solve It for Kids podcast is taking a holiday break! Please enjoy clips from three of our favorite episodes about amazing animals! You'll learn about how to help native bee populations, how to count penguins, and also why some jellyfish have stinging snot.…
Twenty-five years ago, last week (December 6, 2008), the International Space Station was created. Bob Cabana, astronaut and Associate Administrator of NASA, was on that special mission. He is with us today to talk about what it felt like to be a part of that h…
Have you ever wondered if your pets or animals have feelings? Dr. Carl Safina, best-selling author, a TED speaker, and a leader in the field of conservation biology. He is on our show to give his expert insight into just what our animals might be thinking. Do…
How would it feel when blasting off to space? We have the amazing Astronaut Nicole Stott on our show today to tell all about this and also to share many more awesome experiences that she has had while in space. Don't miss this out-of-the-world episode!
Do all jellyfish have stinging SNOT? This is a question you probably never thought to ask, but now really want to know the answer to, right? Well, take a listen to the awesome Jennie Janssen, assistant curator at the National Aquarium and President and cofound…
The International Space Station, (ISS) orbits the Earth 16 times every day. But it's so much more than just a spacecraft. The ISS is a laboratory in space that provides awesome information about living and working in microgravity. Listen to Erin Winick Anthony…
Have you ever considered being a space entrepreneur? What is it? And How can you become one? Our guest, Vered Cohen-Barzilay, CEO of Out of the Box Space Innovations will explain how YOU can become a space entrepreneur yourself!
If you could send a message to an extraterrestrial, what would it say? What language would you use? How would you deliver it? These are all great questions and ones that we discuss in this fun and informative chat with Julia Brodsky, STEM Education lead at B…
Have you every really thought about how you learn? What are your good and not-so-great habits of learning? We have Dr. Justin Sung, medical doctor, researcher, certified teacher, learning coach, and CEO of ICanStudy.com on our show today to talk about how to …
Have YOU ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars? We have just the right person to answer this question. The awesome Janet Ivey Duensing, Creator and CEO of Janet's Planet and the Director of Education for Explore Mars! You'll leave this episode wa…
Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly one of those giant airplanes across the ocean? We have Cran Middlecoat, pilot and aerospace nerd, on this episode to tell us all about it. Cran is not only a pilot, but also a huge advocate for STEM and most of all …
Would you like to live underwater? It would definitely be different but so cool! Take a listen to awesome aquanaut Liz Magee, as she shares all of the amazing adventures she had under the sea.
When you watch a movie, how much do you pay attention to the sound? If it's done right, sound is one of the biggest effects that makes you feel like you're really "in" the movie. We have the awesome Bob Pepek, Sound designer and owner of MelonCollie Production…
If you've been listening to the news lately, you know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. So, is it possible to get your own robot? Maybe not now, but one day. And when that day happens, Dr. Elliott Heflin, Jr., CEO/Founder realitytechs.com is he…
Have you every wondered just how difficult it is to fly a helicopter on another planet? It's not easy! Keri Bean an engineer who worked on the Ingenuity helicopter that has flown on Mars explains exactly how it's done. Don't miss this exciting and informative …
When you're thirsty, you probably just turn on a tap and water comes out. You may not think about how that drinking water got to your house. Our guest, Charles (Trip) Barton, a civil engineer with a large American water company, will explain just how that hap…
Did you know that there are red bees, green bees, and even blue bees? We didn't! Don't miss this fascinating episode all about native bees and how we can help protect them from bee lover Julie Travaglini, Senior Director of Education and Curriculum at Alleghen…
Have you ever wondered how those giant space rockets are prepared for launch? It takes a lot of planning and testing. We are excited to chat with Nathalie Quintero, an aerospace engineer with Boeing who works on the on Space Launch System (SLS) program as the…
This is probably not a question that you would think to ask, but it's actually a very important one. What DO magnets and magnetism do for us? A LOT. Take a listen to this fascinating chat with Dr. Dario Arena, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics a…
Have you been watching the news and heard the term -- atmospheric river? Well, our guest, Dr. Kristine Harper, is here to explain what one is and how they affect our planet. Don't miss this very intriguing chat about weather science and STEM careers
Did you know that NASA collects all kinds of data about our world? You can learn about clouds, trees, weather patterns, planets, moons, deep space and more. And the cool thing is all of this data is open to the public. Cindy Chin, NASA Datanaut, joins us for …
The Solve It for Kids Podcast is on vacation for the month of July. But we have left you a great clip of three episodes that show the BEST of Thinking Like an Engineer! Listen to short chats from these three amazing guests: Dr. Jermey Matthews (Ep 91: How Do S…
The Solve It for Kids podcast is on summer break! But we have left you a few clips of some the best space exploration episodes to enjoy. Take a listen to Carl Sandifer from NASA Glenn Research Center, (How do you Power a Spacecraft?), Dr. Sarah D'Souza from NA…
The Solve It for Kids podcast is on vacation for the month of July. But don't worry, we've left some of our favorite episodes for you to enjoy. This week it's the BEST of Studying Animals. You'll hear clips from previous episodes with Dr. Mireya Mayor (primato…
The Solve It for Kids Podcast is on vacation for the month of July. But don't worry, we have left a few clips of our favorite episodes for you to enjoy. This one is The BEST of Working With Robots. You'll hear from Dr. Carlotta Berry (How do you talk to a robo…
How do you view the universe? Chances are that answer has changed a lot in the last few years. With all of the amazing images coming from Mars (via the Perserverance Rover), the James Webb Space Telescope, and even the Artemis 1 mission, the universe seems eve…
What is one of the coolest jobs at NASA? Well, if you can't be an astronaut, maybe you can help dress one. Meet Sharon McDougle former NASA Spacesuit Technician, who was responsible for helping the astronauts to put in their pressure suits. It's not as easy as…
On today's show, we discuss a problem that most people, well, probably don't like to talk about. But, bad breath can be an important-- and embarrassing-- problem. Just how can you fix it? Dr. Mel Rosenberg, Professor Emeritus at Tel Aviv University, tells us …
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the Super Guppy! Have you ever wondered type of plane can transport really huge objects like NASA's Orion spacecraft? Yep. It's the Super Guppy. We are thrilled to have Herb Baker, retired NASA business manager who worked on pr…
Earthquakes happen every day, all around the world. Since they are so prevalent, is there a way to predict just where and when they will occur? We have the fabulous Dr. Wendy Bohon, earthquake geologist and awesome science communicator, on our show today to di…
Did you watch the Orion spacecraft come back from its trip around the Moon? Besides the parachutes, what is one key piece of the spacecraft that helps to protect the astronauts upon re-entry? The heat shield!! But just how is a heat shield made and why is it s…
Volcanoes are awesome natural events. They happen all over the Earth and on many celestial bodies. But why are they important? Skylar Hughes, volcano expert, a private tour guide for Big Island VIP, tells us what we can learn from volcanoes, particularly the o…
Ever wonder how plants survive in a desert or living high on the side of mountains? Take a listen to expert Gardener, author, and broadcaster, Matthew Biggs, who trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. He gives us the inside scoop on these sturdy plants …
You have probably heard that artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, but did you know it's being used to help people with mobility challenges? Dr. Brenna Argall, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Robotics at Northwestern University and the Director of …
How do you slow down a spacecraft that is speeding along at 25,000mph? Bounce it off the atmosphere. But at 325mph that's still too fast. So, you add parachutes, eleven of them to be exact. The amount of specific timing and engineering to pull this slowdown of…
Sharks are known for their big toothy "grins". But what do we really know about shark teeth? Dr. Lisa Whitenack, associate professor at Allegheny College and a shark expert, is here to chat with us about a few of the very interesting shark teeth she has disco…
Have you ever wondered how those massive space rockets at NASA get to the launch pad? They take a ride on the crawler-transporter vehicle. We have Dan Zapata, Crawler Systems Engineer at Jacobs, who works at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with these amazing tran…
Animals are so smart, but some of the most intelligent might be orangutans. Take a liste to Dr. Laurel Neme, wildllife expert, author, and National Geographic contributor, as she describes just how smart these amazing creatures are. You may be really surprised…
Have you ever wanted to build your own droid? Then this is an episode you won't want to miss! Dr. Topher Hunter is a scientist by day, but in his free time, he is practically a professional hobbyist in robotics and droid building. Yes, that's right, he builds …
Manatees, marine mammals, known as sea cows are such majestic creatures. Scientists are working to learn more about them, and they need your help. Beth Heidemann, a Presidential Award math and science kindergarten teacher and cofounder of Go2 Science, has dev…
If you've seen the big giant wind turbines across the country, you might wonder, just how exactly do we get energy from the wind? It's a pretty fascinating answer! Listen to this awesome interview with Neil Milani, mechanical engineer, who worked in wind energ…
When you send a spacecraft into space, engineers need to ensure that the humans onboard will get to their destination and back in a timely manner, but also in a way that keeps them safe on the entire trip. How do they do that? Take a listen to this fascinating…
Have you ever wondered You won't want to miss the exciting chat with Dr. Mireya Mayor, Director of Exploration and Science Communication for FIU, and a National Geographic Explorer. Dr. Mayor loves primates, has been all over the world researching them, and …
One of the biggest questions facing anyone who wants to be in space is-- how do humans live there? It's not easy. There are so many things in the microgravity environment that are difficult to overcome. Listen to this FUN and fascinating chat with Dr. Mike Har…
Humans have five senses, of which one is touch. But did you ever wonder if it's possible to use materials to understand just how our brains process information when we touch something? Dr. Darren Lipomi, a professor in the department of nanoengineering at UC S…
Have you ever wondered where the materials come from to build houses? roads? your cell phone? Most of it is mined from the Earth. Take a listen to this fascinating episode with engineer Alexis Lua, who worked in the mining field for ten years. She explains wha…
Ever wonder about the history of the computer? We have NY Times Bestselling Author/Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky on our show to discuss all of the ins and outs of computer history. Take a listen to alot of the historical tidbits that Rachel shares with us. You…
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, and are home to some of the tiniest creatures on the planet (single-celled organisms), to some of the largest (the blue whale). How can we keep this amazing environment clean, healthy, and thriving for our wor…
Happy 2023! You won't believe how we are starting our new season. We are thrilled to have John Corcoran, director of Ripley Entertainment, better known to most of you as, Ripley's Believe It or Not! And who better to discuss our topic of "How Do You Create a C…
What is the most extreme place in the world you've ever visited? It's probably not as far as these people-- and objects have been. As podcast hosts Jennifer and Jeff enjoy their last week of break, they invite you to listen to some of the most amazing places o…
You can talk to your friends, talk your animals, but what about talking to robots, is that possible? Yes! While the Solve It for Kids team is on holiday break, enjoy clips from three of our favorite computer episodes. Hear from Lisa Leinbaugh, "How Do You Make…
What is all around you, helps our environment, and provides a home to animals? Give up? It's TREES, of course. While the Solve It for Kids Podcast is on holiday break, enjoy clips from our favorite shows in the BEST of Learning About Trees!! Hear from Alexand…
Happy Holidays! Solve It for Kids podcast hosts Jennifer and Jeff are taking a break, but please enjoy the BEST of Saving the Environment! Clips from three of our favorite episodes about the environment including: Ep 112- Can You Store Carbon Dioxide in Rocks…
You've seen NASA send spacecraft to the Moon, Mars, and around many other planets in our solar system, and beyond. But did you ever wonder how these spacecraft are powered? They have to last for many, many years and let's face it, there isn't a charging statio…
Yeast is something you probably eat every day (it's in bread!) but would you ever think about sending it into space? That's exactly what Dr. Sergio Santa Maria, the lead scientist for NASA Ames BioSentinel program is doing. BioSentinel is NASA's first biologic…
Did you know that YOU can help with biodiversity? It's true! Get inspired by Earth Echo International's program manager, Kasey Gaylord-Opaleski, and youth team leader David Yoon, as they describe all of the amazing ways that kids (of all ages) can help to sust…
Have you ever wanted to talk to a spaceship? Well now you can! Human spaceflight developer Rob Chambers, of Lockheed Martin, chats with us about Callisto, a unique vehicle-connected interface that is a collaboration Amazon's Alexa virtual-assistant, and Webex …
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 aff…
Have you ever wondered how airline pilots land those giant planes? You know the big jumbo jets-- or even the small ones? Don't miss this fun and exciting episode with Guy Wroble, engineer and former airline pilot, who talks to us about physics, weather, and al…
Have you ever watched a sporting event and looked for the science? You should! Sports can't happen without science, technology, engineering, and math. We have Sean Barton, the Director of Curriculum and Strategy for STEM Sports to talk about just how you can …
Did you ever wonder why we need sleep? And what happens to our brains as we sleep at night? We have the awesome Dr. Nancy Cowdin Hennessy, neuroscientist and teacher who explains just what our brain does when its sleepy. This is an episode not to be missed! It…
Want to create the perfect habitat for eco-friendly plants and animals in your own backyard? Don't miss this fantastic chat with Award-winning science author and birder, Sneed Collard III. Grab a pencil and a pad of paper. You'll want to write down all of his …
Do you wish that you could talk to a robot? It's not that difficult to do, just program it to follow your instructions. The fantastic Dr. Carlotta Barry, electrical and computer engineer, tells us how to do just that in this exciting and informative chat. This…
Have you ever looked up at a tree and wondered just exactly how tall it really is? We can help with that! Brian Campbell, NASA Senior Earth Science Outreach Specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility in VA, tells us about the chal…
If you've ever wonder what's at the bottom of the ocean, you won't want to miss this episode! The fabulous Dr. Rosa Leon-Zayas, environmental microbiologist, shares with us her special deep dive into the ocean on the Alvin! The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institu…
Do you ever look at some really tall trees and wonderhow old they are? How can you tell? Listen to this FUN episode with award-winning science author and photographer Alexandra Siy as she tells us about her quest to find the world's oldest tree! It will have y…
We love to look at stars. But have you ever wondered just how big stars are? Listen to this fascinating chat with Dr. Gerard van Belle, Chief Scientist for the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer at Lowell Observatory and he is going to tell us about the coo…
While we all love to do a bit of cloud watching, have you ever thought about the science behind clouds? There is so much more to clouds than just fun animal shapes and rain. Take a listen to the fascinating chat with Jessica Taylor, physical scientist, at NASA…
Have you ever wondered how military pilots land helicopters on a planes that are floating on the ocean? Listen to retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot, Elizabeth Booker explain just how difficult it can be. Don't miss this rocking and rolling episode!
Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference? It doesn't take a lot of training or experience, it just takes an idea and a determination to succeed. Take a listen to Dr. Marsha Tufft, engineer, as she talks about how she designed an object to help save…
Soar through the stratosphere with a few of our BEST of Flight episodes! You'll hear from LCDR Becky Shaw (Why Would You Fly into a Hurricane), Norman Black (Why Do Science Experiments Travel By Balloon instead of Jet?), and Nils Larson, NASA's X-59 test pilo…
Love to learn about the wonders of engineering and technology? Don't miss this fabulous episode with snippets from AMAZING engineering!! Dr. Arturo Dominguez discusses (How To Hold the Sun in a Donut), Dr. Anna Michel chats abt (How to Design a Sensor to Learn…
Did you know that Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, may contain twice as much water as all of the Earth's oceans combined? Learn this and other amazing facts from Tracy Drain, the lead flight systems engineer for NASA's Europa Clipper Mission. Don't miss this aw…
Take a deep dive into the ocean with this BEST of Aquatic Animals episode. You'll get snippets of shows featuring Dr. Amy Apprill (Do Whales Have Germs?), Gretchen Burson (How Do You Train a Shark?) and Dr. Katie Lotterhos (Can You Predict Which Animals will S…
Enjoy this COOL selection of a few of our BEST of ICE episodes with Dr. Ulyana Horodyskj (How are Glaciers Nature's Time Machine), Dr. Will Grundy (Why Do We Study Alien Ice?) and Dr. Alan Stern (What is it Like to Fly by Pluto?) If you love these "shorts" go…
If you're interested in how scientists are combatting climate change, take a listen to this intriguing and informative episode with geologist Katrin Steinthorsdottir, who is working with a company to tap into the natural carbon-storing process rocks use to hel…
If you love penguins, and birds in general, you're going to LOVE this episode! We have the awesome Noah Strycker, penguin scientist and birder, on the show talking about how he counts pengiuns in Antarctica. AND he shares his BIG YEAR in Birding. You won't bel…
Do you love giraffes? We do! And if you do as well, you won't want to miss this exciting and intriguing episode with Dr. Monica Bond, wildlife biologist, as she talks about her experience studying more than 3,500 giraffes in Tanzania. She may just give you clu…
If you've ever wondered exactly how the awesome new James Webb Space Telescope will see into space, you won't want to miss this episode. Joe DePasquale, Senior Data Image Developer at the Space Science Telescope Institute (STScI) is here to explain it all. And…
Have you ever wondered how computer software is made? It's not as simple as you might think. Listen to this FUN and fascinating chat with Menlo Innovations CEO Richard Sheridan as he explains how creating software involves not only problem solving, and enginee…
Are you like us and you've always wanted to visit Antarctica? Well, this is your chance to learn more about this AMAZING place! Take a listen to writer, artist, deep sea diver, and polar explorer Karen Romano Young as she gives us an inside view to one of the …
What do you know about flying dinosaurs? A lot? A little? You won't want to miss this fascinating chat with the paleontologist Dr. Jingmai O'Connor of The Field Museum in Chicago. You will definitely learn something new-- including how to spot dinosaurs in you…
Want to know how to keep your computer safe? Cybersecurity engineer and children's author Ella Schwartz, gives us tips that you can do right now! Don't forget to try her challenge. We can all use a way to come up with more secure passwords.
It's Shark Week here on Solve it for Kids! We are thrilled to have Gretchen Burson, an Aquarist II at the Georgia Aquarium chat with us about how she TRAINS sharks!! Don't miss this amazing talk about these beautiful and fantastic apex predators.
Why would a scientist COUNT lizard scales? Listen to this FUN and fascinating show with Zoologist Sarah Skebba, creator of EdZOOcating as she talks about all of the amazing animals she has been able to work with. It just might inspire YOU to become a zoologist…
Do you want to learn how to make--and break-- codes? This is an episode you won't want to miss! Computer scientist and multi-award-winning children's author Laurie Wallmark as she teaches us how to do both of these things. Time to get your coding on!
Ever wonder how scientists get information about the ocean? They use sensors! Take a listen to this awesome chat with Dr. Anna Michel, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, associate scientist and ocean engineer as she explains how this works. Take a deep dive…
**100th episode special guest** We are thrilled to have Jim Geffre, NASA's Orion Vehicle Integration Manager to tell us how astronauts are going to get back to the Moon with the Artemis program. Don't miss this awesome conversation!!
Ever wondernhow meteorologists get information to track hurricanes? Meet a real-life Hurrican Hunter! LCDR Rebecca Shaw is a pilot who flies into hurricanes to gather information for NOAA and other weather organizations. Listen to learn about her amazingly aw…
Did you know that ice isn't always made of water? It's true. "Alien" ice on other planets can be made of different chemicals. WHY that is important? Listen to this COOL chat with Dr. Will Grundy, co-investigator of NASA's New Horizon project and planetary scie…
Did you know that scientists study the deep ocean to learn about deep space? They do! Listen to this amazing talk with Dr. Julie Huber, Senior Marine Chemistry and Senior Chemistry scientis at Woods Hole Oceanographic as she give us a deep dive into her fascin…
Would you like to help NASA to collect data from space? You can! Listen to this awesome chat with Dr. Marc Kuchner, Citizen Science Officer for NASA's Science Mission Directorate. You may just help to discover a new planetary object!
Have you ever wondered how scientists study glaciers? Listen to this COOL and fascinating chat with Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj, glaciologist as she gives us a peek into the amazing world of glaciers and explains how they can help us understand Earth's history.
What if you could harness the power of the sun in a donut? Scientists can. Well not a real donut, of course. Listen to this energetic talk with Dr. Arturo Dominguez of the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab to learn all about nuclear fusion!
Do you have a pet? Then THIS is the episode for you! We have the awesome Dr. Michelle Clements, veterinarian, chatting with us about dogs, cats, guniea pigs, rabbits, and many other animals. Don't miss this Pet-tastic conversation!
Wish you could make a great video? Our guest, anthropologist and documentary filmmaker Nick Norris, tells us how! He explains the ins and outs of how to get a great video (hint: light is EVERYTHING!) Don't miss this FUN and informative chat!
How does a chemical engineer become an editor for children's books at MIT Press? Listen to the awesome Dr. Jermey Matthews to find out. He will give tips on how to get kids excited about STEM/STEM and literacy! Don't miss this FUN and informative chat!!
Have you ever wondererd how the International Space Stations (ISS) was built? We are thrilled to have NASA engineer Lou Ramon on our show to tell us all about it! Lou not only helped design and build the ISS, but also worked on the Apollo Moon Lander. TONS of …
Have you ever wondered how engineers make a "brain" for a computer? Listen to electrical engineer Lisa Leinbaugh explain this really cool process of how they actually layer multiple wafers of silicon to create a semiconductor. WOW!
Ever wonder WHAT is living in your dirt? Horticulturist Kelly Bull is here to tell us. She even gives us tips on how to grow amazing plants! (Hint: you don't have to be born with a "green thumb") If you love growing things, listen to this FUN and informative c…
Join us for a supersonic blast off to our brand new season! What is it like to fly over 100 different kinds of aircraft? We are thrilled to have NASA test pilot Nils Larson join us to talk about doing just that. This exciting chat soars to new heights as Nils …
Happy New Year! Start the year of right by listening to some of our best out-of-this-world episodes. They include chats with engineer and author Suzanne Slade, LIGO scientist Dr. Eric Thrane, and NASA JPL engineer Brian Franz. You'll learn about how to have a …
Happy Holidays! Check out our BEST of Animals compiliation with snippets from earlier shows with Dr. Sarah McAnulty, Dr. Alison Pearce Steves, and David Brown. Take a listen to these fun episodes that discuss squishy squid, rhinos in the midwest and how to fin…
Happy Holidays! Jennifer and Jeff are on vacation, but don't miss our BEST of Science in Your Backyard compilation with snippets from episodes with some of our favorite "backyard" scientists- Dr. Loree Griffin Burns, Dr. Colleen Kelley, and Dr. Anne Estes. Tak…
Our last episode of the season may just be our best! Our guest is the awesome Dr. Alan Stern, the principal investigator for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. The FIRST spacecraft to explore Pluto and its moons up close. Don't miss this FASCINATING and out-of-th…
Toilet Paper. It's something you use every day. But do you ever think about how it's MADE? We have chemical engineer Madion Matson on our show today to chat about the in-depth chemical and material processes that go into making the one thing none of us want to…
We all know that people have germs, but do WHALES have germs? Listen to this awesome chat with Dr. Amy Apprill of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as she explains that - YES, they do! Her team is doing some amazing research with whales that involve getting…
Have you ever wondered how bridges are demolished? Engineers must use BIG cranes to do it. Listen to this FUN and fascinating chat with Bridge Engineer Luis Duque as he explains how they dismantle a bridge piece by piece. He even shares with us how bridge insp…
Snakes! If you've ever wonder what it would be like to work as a herptologist and handle snakes in a zoo, you're about to find out. Join us for our lively discussion with Herptology Curator Travis Land as he talks all about the slithering, side-winding creatur…
Teachers are amazingly innovative! When music teacher Laurie Orth wanted to get her students to learn the recorder she decided to use SPACE to do it! Listen to this FUN, music-filled episode with STEAM pioneer educator Laurie as she teaches us how music and s…
Do you ever wonder how engineers solve problems? Or why they test things over and over? We have Dr. Cory Hixon, an assistant professor of engineering at Colorado Christian University to explain it all. He has some pretty amazing ways to teach future engineers.…
Ocean Pollution is a serious problem. How do scientists study it? And what can be done about this? Listen to this fascinating and fact-filled chat with Dr. Padma Venkatraman, who is not only an esteemed oceanographer but also an award-winning author! Dr. Padma…
When you think of NASA, you might think of astronauts, but NASA employs tons of people whose jobs are also important to the agency. Take a listen to Kirsten Larson, former NASA public affairs officer, now children's author, who gives us a behind-the-scenes pee…
Have you ever wondered how bridges are built? How do engineers know what materials to use? Listen to this enthusiastic and fascinating chat with Bridge Engineer Danielle Schroeder as she takes us behind the scenes and teaches us about how structures stand up. …
Do you love going to the zoo? Want a behind-the-scenes peek into how zookeepers keep their animals safe and happy? Listen to this fascinating episode with Zookeeper Susan Summers as she tells us what it's like to take care of some amazing animals!
Ever wish you could discover a fossil? Listen to this exciting episode with paleontologist and science cosplay educator Gabriel-Philip Santos who works with the ALF Museum in CA. He shares with us his studies of some amazing fossilized marine animals and they …
Teeth are some of the hardest substances in the body, so why do they break down? Listen to this FUN chat with dentist, Dr. Emily Swanson as she explain to us WHY teeth decay. You just might learn some tips and tricks for ways to keep your teeth healthy and fre…
Science is sometimes best when its slow. When you want to learn how materials are affected by the change in atmosphere, you use a balloon to transport them to the edge of space. Listen to this fascinating episode with retired Air Force Colonel Norman Black as…
WHERE are the ALIENS? And more importantly, will we recognize them when we find them? Dr. Ryan MacDonald, theoretical astrophysicist with Cornell University, is one of the scientists trying to answer this question. He studies exoplanets and determines the type…
Wouldn't it be great if scientists could predict which ocean animals might survive environmental change? That could mean big things for the future of biodiversity in the ocean! Listen to this important and fascination conversation with Dr. Katie Lotterhos of N…
Did you know that rhinoceros once lived in North America? (and no, we are not talking about the ones found in zoos). Paleontologists have proof of this amazing phenomenon. Listen to Dr. Alison Pearce Stevens as she tells us all about the awesome discovery of o…
Have you ever thought about the moths that live in your neighborhood? Why not go outside and get to know them. Listen to this AWESOME chat with Dr. Loree Griffin Burns on how you can host a Moth Ball and learn about the moths that live in your own backyard or …
Did you know that planting certain plants can actually help to clean up the environment? It's true. Listen to this fascinating chat with Dr. Colleen Kelley as she explains how her research with plants is helping to bring back areas that had been contaminated b…
Did you know that scientists are developing ways to use 3D printers to make tendons? Yep. Those flexible cord-like parts of your body that attach muscles to bones are very important. Especially if you play sports! Listen to this fascinating and FUN chat with D…
Did you know that you can HEAR Black Holes colliding out in space? It's true! Scientists have discovered that by listening to gravitational waves, they can actually hear a black hole, billions of miles away, colliding with another one. Don't miss this awesome …
Have you ever wondered how YOU are like a dung beetle? Probably not. And yet, there are similiarities that might surprise you. Don't miss this informative and yes, hilariously rocking-good time with biologist and Assistant Professor Dr. Anne Estes as she takes…
Just how much science and engineering goes into keeping astronauts alive in space? A LOT! Systems engineer Bailey Burns gives us a peek inside the role a space company plays in creating technology to sustain life in space! Yes, it's the #ninjaneergirl herself.…
Did you know that a squid can be as long as a school bus or as tiny as your thumb? Learn these and other squid fun facts from the amazing Dr. Sarah McAnulty as she chats with hosts Jennifer and Jeff about these awesome ocean creatures. Squid may just end up be…
Ever watch those crime TV shows and wonder how the forensic scientists process all that evidence? Listen to this fun and informative chat with Dr. Kelly Elkins, biochemist and forensic scientist. Learn all about DNA, fingerprints, and solving for clues!
Physicist and Space Education specialist Melinda Bradley talks to us about how PHYSICS is all around us. Forces determine how we will travel to space, work in it, and yes, even one day perhaps discover aliens. This fact-filled and FUN chat will have you gravit…
Ever wonder how engineers on Earth operate Rovers on another planet? It's not as easy as you think. Listen to our podcast with NASA JPL mechanical engineer Brian Franz who has worked on both the Perserverance and Curiosity Rovers on MARS!! He gives us a peek b…
Join the Solve It for Kids hosts Jennifer and Jeff and their guest, Entomologist Devan George, on this trip through the science of tiny creatures-- BUGS! Learn about the types of bugs Devan studies and why YOU should try a cricket for lunch. (Hint: it's not on…
Listen to this awesome chat with giraffe scientist and wildlife conservationist David Brown as we chat about all the different ways scientists can tell giraffes apart. Did you know a group of giraffes is called a tower? Learn this and more fun facts about gira…
We are delighted to welcome back two of our aweseom previous Solve It! guests, Dr. Brian Helmuth and Keith Ellenbogen. They will share a wonderful project they've teamed up on to help promote conservation using science and photography! Don't miss this AWESOME …
Listen to this special ONE YEAR Anniversary taping of the Solve It For Kids podcast as Meteorologist Samantha Jacques from WZZM 13 On Your Side chats with us about all things WEATHER! Learn how meteorologists predict the weather using all kinds of science info…
Ever wonder how fossils turn into oil and gas that makes our cars go? And how do scientists and engineers know which rock to look under to find it? Listen to this FUN and informative chat with Sri Lankan-Canadian chemical engineer Maria Marianayagam as she tal…
Listen as Dr. Theanne Griffith, neuroscientist and children's author, explains how our central nervous system works. Tons of AWESOME kid-friendly explanations and experiments to try at home. #BrainScience is FUN!
Our guest today is mechanical engineer and children's author Suzanne Slade. She is going to share with us all of the COOL things NASA has learned about MARS from HiRise.
Today we are celebrating a NEW Cohost for the Solve It for Kids Podcast. Please welcome Jeff Gonyea! And now take a listen to a few clips from the our BEST of the Ocean episodes, which includes Sea Turtle scientist Carlee Jackson, ocean photographer Keith Elle…
Today we listen to a replay of some of the best SPACE moments from our Solve It for Kids podcast. Our guests include Dr. Darlene Lim, Astronaut Cady Coleman, and Suzanne Slade.
Famed oceanographer Philippe Cousteau Jr is on the podcast to tell us why we should all care about bio-diversity. Philippe explains that the world is filled with a beautifully diverse rainbow of animals, insects, plants, bacteria and even viruses, each playing…
Award winning documentary filmmaker and author Tony Lee Moral tells us how we can photograph wildlife at night, and how that can help animals. Tony also tells us about the fascinating story of P 22, a mountain lion who lives in Los Angeles' Griffith Park.
Physician & children's author Dr Ragain LaRocca is on the show to tell us how a doctor is able to diagnose illness in a patient. You won't believe what doctors had to do in the past! She also has a fun challenge for us.
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