With the help of experts from across the country and some very curious kids, we explore a wide range of important and timely topics in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
// When Aubrey, Andre, Newton, and 12-year old Kid Investigator Will C. hit the road with only a printed map and Aubrey’s thinking cap to guide them, they quickly become lost. After one too many wrong turns, they turn to GPS for directions to get home—but where d… //
// After using a magical machine called Le Petit Artiste, A.J., Aubrey, and Andre wonder what makes art art. With the help of the Museum’s first-ever artist-in-residence Tommy Bobo and 10-year-old Kid Investigator Olivia S., the STEAM Daydream investigative team … //
// Aubrey, Andre, A.J., and 8-year-old Kid Investigator Jack head to the Curiosity Carnival, where all the festivities—treats and games included—are based on a STEAM mystery. This year, the mystery is, “Why do some things float and others don’t?” Will the answer … //
// When Janay challenges Andre and Aubrey to a bubble blowing battle, they think outside of the box for a way to blow away the judges, including 11-year-old Kid Investigator Kaedence. They decide the best way to upstage Janay is with a bubble in the shape of a cu… //
// Aubrey and Andre organize a surprise birthday party for A.J. complete with extravagant decorations and a humongous cake, but it turns out they got the day confused. 11-year-old Kid Investigator Evelyn wonders where all the decorations will end up once they’re … //
// Aubrey and Andre are on a mission to find a theme song for A.J.’s barking cat, Newton, but they can’t find a track that strikes the right chord. They decide to make it themselves with the help of 10-year-old Kid Investigator Exum. They stumble upon a set of pl… //
// 8-year-old Kid Investigator Charles recalls the Taco Tuesday where he first noticed something strange… As he began to sweat (too much hot sauce), so too did his glass. He meets Aubrey and Andre in the STEAM Daydream studio to recreate the situation—minus the t… //
// Once a year, the Science Is Magic Club accepts applications for new members and requires applicants to explain the science that powers their tricks. When a particularly illusive applicant named Harriet Whodini refuses to reveal the source of her shocking abili… //
// Life is full of curiosities—from the shape of the bubbles we blow to the puddles that pool beneath our water cups. In Season 2 of STEAM Daydream with National Children’s Museum, our quirky cast investigates the everyday wonders we encounter and uncovers the sc… //
// It’s time to hit the red carpet for the biggest event of the year: the Community Captain Awards! Join A.J. in celebrating the Community Captains around the world who are fighting climate change by reducing waste in their communities. The Gill Brothers, three y… //
// Cue the music, Dreamers! In this month’s episode, we’ll learn more about the music that powers the Museum’s new Dance Party Pod, presented by Spotify. Follow along as A.J. discovers the magic of music—how it can inspire movement and represent emotions. With he… //
// Hey Dreamers, want to hear the buzz on this month’s episode? A.J. is out on Pollinator Patrol when he receives a report about a bat stuck in the attic of 8-year-old Colin’s home. Together, A.J. and Colin free the bat and build a native plant garden to attract … //
// In this month’s episode, A.J. and 9-year-old Kid Interviewer Trinity discover the important role STEM plays in dance performances. Special guests Yamilee Toussaint Beach, Founder + CEO of STEM from Dance, and Catie Cuan, Choreographer and PhD Candidate in Robo… //
// Oh, to be in the deep blue sea! This month, A.J. goes on an underwater adventure in a submarine, but something fishy is going on–and climate change might have something to do with it! Aubrey, our 7-year-old Kid Interviewer from Virginia, talks to Sarah Cooley,… //
// Planes, birds, and helicopters–oh my! This month, join A.J. at the Worldwide Flying Extravaganza to learn all about things that fly! We’ll do a deep dive into the four forces that make flight possible: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Then, we’ll chat with two … //
// Let’s save some trees, Dreamers! In honor of Arbor Day, we’re brushing up our Arbor Avenger skills this month. First, we’ll chat with Linda Walker, the World Wildlife Fund’s Senior Director of Corporate Engagement, Forests, to learn about all of the amazing th… //
// Hey there, Dreamers! It's a bird... it's a plane... it's... trees?! Learn why Linda Walker of World Wildlife Fund considers forests to be a climate superhero by checking out this sneak peek of next week's episode: Arbor Avengers! //
// Breathe in… breathe out, Dreamers! Today, we’re learning all about mindfulness and how it can help us stay calm and deal with tough emotions. First, explore the science behind meditation from Maryam Abdullah, Parenting Program Director at the Greater Good Scie… //
// Get your sketchpads out, dreamers! In this episode, we explore the wonder of animation and discover how technology has revolutionized the process. First, hear from Dave Cunningham, Supervising Director of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, about how his team… //
// In less than a year, medical experts and scientists worked together to create a vaccine to defeat COVID-19, and in this episode, we discover how they did it! Dr. Roberta DeBiasi, the Chief of Infectious Diseases at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D… //
// We need your help hosting our upcoming podcast episodes! Are you a curious 7- to 12-year-old? We want to hear from you! Learn how you can become a National Children’s Museum Kid Interviewer at nationalchildrensmuseum.org/podcast/. The deadline for submissions … //
// Dreamers, keep your seatbelts fastened throughout the episode—we’re hitching a ride through the sky with A.J. on his biplane for some up-close cloud observing! With the help of some Mighty Meteorologists, A.J. guides a cloud through an identity crisis. Adriana… //
// Full STEAM ahead! A.J.’s car is broken, and he needs help getting it fixed. So, in this episode, we are learning all about engineering and safety! First, we talk to Xyla Foxlin, mechatronics engineer and Founder of Beauty and the Bolt, to discuss engineering a… //
// Hey there, sports fans! We’re about to hit this episode out of the park—and learn all about the science behind some of your favorite sports! Dr. Monica Rho, Head Physician for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, shares how she uses sports medicine and scien… //
// This month, let’s dive into data science! Learn all about how data drives two major events that are happening in our country in 2020: the census, and the general election! We are joined by Robert Groves, former Director of the US Census Bureau and current Prov… //
// Did you know that anyone can be a Climate Action Hero? This month, we’re exploring climate science, and learning about how to use our climate action superpowers to fight back against climate change! We dig into big questions like, “What is climate change?” an… //
// In our first episode, we’re peeling back the layers on pandemics. How have we overcome global diseases in the past? How can learning about neuroscience help us reduce anxiety? You’ll meet nine-year-old Giselle as she interviews two health science heroes: Dr. J… //
// On STEAM Daydream with National Children’s Museum, curious kids will interview STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) innovators from across the country for answers to their burning questions.… //
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