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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 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!)

Mar 21, 2023

 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 developed a cool way for kids to get involved in learning more...


Mar 14, 2023

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 energy for 15 years. He gives us insight to this amazing...


Mar 7, 2023

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 chat with Vera Demchenko, a Systems Test and Verifications...


Feb 28, 2023

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 even discovered a new lemur species! She is an award-winning...


Feb 20, 2023

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 Harrison, Chief Medical Officer of Axiom Space and Mayo...