SolveItForKids Science podcast

By: Jennifer Swanson/Jeff Gonyea
  • Summary

  • 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!
    Jennifer Swanson/Jeff Gonyea
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Episodes
  • How Can Engineering be a Pathway to Entrepreneurship?
    Mar 4 2025

    A lot of people think that the career they are trained for is the one they will end up doing. That is not always the case. Take a listen to our guest, Stephanie Schmidt, who was educated as an engineer, spent time working in that career, and then switched things up and started her own business. It's an interesting and inspiring story and one we think will may make you think about the best pathway for your life.

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    Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire.

    The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.

    This week's challenge is to think about this question: Come up with your own invention to solve a problem. Share it with your friends and family

    Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com)

    Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    29 mins
  • Why Should We Care About Bugs?
    Feb 11 2025

    Why should we care about bugs? They are SO important to our ecosystems, our atmospheres, or very planet. We couldn't live without them. Take a listen to our FUN and fascinating guests, The Bug Chicks-- Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, as they discuss the reason why bugs are necessary and so very cool.

    #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast

    Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire.

    The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.

    This week's challenge is to think about this question: How would you swim in a big vat of honey? Would you need wings? Fins? A Tail?

    Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com

    Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    49 mins
  • What is a Radio Telescope?
    Jan 30 2025

    Have you ever wondered how scientists see so far out in space? One of the ways is to use a radio telescope. We have the fantastic Sarah Treadwell, Science Communicator at SpaceCase Sarah, and PhD student in communications to explain how these incredible telescopes work. Get ready to learn about seeing into deep space and into the past!

    #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast

    Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire.

    The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more.

    This week's challenge is to think about this question: Is it possible for a telescope to see the far side of the Moon?

    Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com

    Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve)

    Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)

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    29 mins

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