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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!)

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...


Feb 14, 2023

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 San Diego, chats with us about the amazing research his lab is...


Feb 7, 2023

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 what a cool job it is to work in mining. Dig in for a...