SolveItForKids Science podcast

Dec 02 2024 200 ep. 31 mins 4

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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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How Does NASA Keep its Missions Safe?

Dec 02 2024 29 mins

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.

What is the Immune System Secret Weapon to Fight Disease?

Nov 18 2024 29 mins

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 thi

How Do Tiger Sharks Help the Ocean Ecosystem?

Nov 04 2024 28 mins

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 #st

How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station?

Oct 21 2024 31 mins

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. Do

How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other?

Oct 14 2024 31 mins

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! #s

Why Should We Connect Science and Art?

Sep 30 2024 33 mins

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 brow

How Do Animals Change Over Time?

Sep 16 2024 29 mins

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

How Do You Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle?

Sep 02 2024 31 mins

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 t

What Do You Do When a Tiger Has a Toothache?

Aug 19 2024 34 mins

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 #sciencecaree

What's it Like to Experience Zero Gravity?

Aug 05 2024 32 mins

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 y