SolveItForKids podcast

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 Jedlie as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.

be sure to visit our web site, www.SolveItForKids.com to participate in our weekly challenges! If you do, you can be entered to win a free book. (Different book every month!)

The BEST of Thinking Like an Engineer

Jul 25, 2023

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 Scientists Get Kids Excited about STEM?), Dr. Cory Hixon (Ep....

The BEST of Space Exploration (to the Moon)

Jul 18, 2023

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 NASA Ames Reserach Center (Why does a spacecraft need a...

The BEST of Studying Animals

Jul 11, 2023

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 (primatology), Doug Wechsler (army ants), and Dr. Monica...

The BEST of Working With Robots

Jul 4, 2023

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 robot?), Dr. Darren Lipomi (How do humans--and robots-- feel?)...