STEAM daydream podcast
a podcast that elevates children’s voices and answers their biggest questions
about
With the help of experts from across the country and some very curious kids, we explore a wide range of important and timely topics in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Since its debut in June 2020, STEAM Daydream with National Children’s Museum has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, and Vox and has been streamed all over the world—from Bangkok, Thailand, to Quebec, Canada; and from Vienna, Austria, to Cairo, Egypt.
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season one
Curious Kid Interviewers chat with STEAM innovators from across the country to discover answers to their biggest questions and explore what a career in STEAM can mean. 30 experts help us dive into a wide range of important topics, including climate change, art as a form of activism, and the health science heroes fighting the pandemic.
health science heroes
S1:E1
We're peeling back the layers on pandemics with the help of a neuroscientist and global health scientist.
art + activism
S1:E2
Did you know that art can be a powerful form of activisim? A.J. talks to two artists who use their talents to share powerful messages.
what's your climate action superpower?
S1:E3
Anyone can be a Climate Action Hero! We talk to two real-like climate champions to learn about how we can use our own superpowers to affect positive change.
data discovery + democracy
S1:E4
Let's dive into data science and discover how data drives two major occurrences in the US: the census and general election.
the science of sports
S1:E5
We're learning the science behind our favorite sports and the ways doctors use sports medicine to keep athletes healthy and strong.
full STEAM ahead
S1:E6
When A.J.'s car breaks down, two special guests explain how engineering practices keep us safe.
head in the clouds
S1:E7
We fly through the sky in A.J.'s biplane for some up-close cloud observing and help a cloud we encounter through an identity crisis.
what kids need to know about the COVID 19 vaccine
S1:E8
Medical experts and scientists worked together to defeat COVID 19. We break down how they did it with a trip through A.J.'s immune system.
the wonder of animation
S1:E9
We're exploring the wonder of animation and how technology has revolutionized the process.
mindfulness + me
S1:E10
Breathe in, breathe out...we're learning about mindfulness and how it can help us stay calm and deal with tough emotions.
make it fly
S1:E12
Planes, birds, helicopters—oh my! We're learning about the four forces of flight at the Worldwide Flying Extravaganza.
water warriors
S1:E13
A.J. goes on an underwater adventure in a submarine, but something fishy is going on...Climate change might have something to do with it!
dance + STEM
S1:E14
Ever wonder how dance and STEM intersect? We'll give you a hint: a robot, A.J. in hover boots, and some funky music!
pollinator patrol
S1:E15
A.J. responds to a house call where he frees a bat and learns how to protect pollinators of all kinds.
the magic of music
S1:E16
We're discovering the magic of music—and how it can inspire movement and represent emotion.
community captians
S1:E17
Hit the red carpet for the Community Captain Awards where we'll celebrate the people who are reducing waste in their communities.
season two
Uncover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts responsible for life’s everyday mysteries. In each bite-sized, 20-minutes-or-less episode, you’ll hear from a real-life expert and Kid Investigator who help our quirky cast chew on some big questions.
