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Meetup with Jordan Noone

Kids spoke live with Jordan Noone, a former SpaceX propulsion engineer and cofounder of Relativity Space. Watch the replay.
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Creative Writing with Celeste Ng

Best-selling author Celeste Ng goes through her writing process and what tips and tricks have worked for her.
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Speaking from Space

Speaking from orbit, the first Native American woman in space reflects on community, diversity, and the beauty of planet Earth.
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Dr. Vivek Murthy is the 21st surgeon general of the United States.
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Meetup with the U.S. Surgeon General

On October 25, U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy will answer questions from kids on a live Zoom event. Join us!

Watch: Amy Sherald: Painting History

Amy Sherald is an artist. She is the first Black woman to paint an official First Lady portrait.
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A Day at Work: Medical Librarian

Stella Sigal is a medical librarian at the NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, in New York. Follow her on a typical workday.

Watch: Young Jean Lee: Playing Her Part

Young Jean Lee is a playwright. She is the first Asian-American woman to write a play produced on Broadway.
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Security Check

Cybersecurity expert Kayley Kish spends her day identifying, analyzing, and combating threats online.
Check It Out: Art Books, Movies, and Podcasts
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Check It Out: Art Books, Movies, and Podcasts

If you’re interested in a creative career, this list of things to read, watch, and listen to should give you some ideas.

The Team Behind the Team

"If you like sports, there are so many different jobs out there that you could consider pursuing that make game day happen."

Meetup with Lauren Goodwin

Kids spoke live with Lauren Goodwin, a cybersecurity expert at NASA. Watch the replay.

Watch: Selena Gomez: Influencing the World

Selena Gomez is a singer, songwriter, and actor. She was the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram.

Watch: Compost Power

Urban farmer Domingo Morales leads a composting program that is helping make New York City more sustainable.
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Pushing for Change

Lisa Meeks and a growing movement of doctors and other healthcare workers are striving to make their profession more inclusive.
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Check It Out: Climate Books

Explore a few of our favorite books about climate and sustainability, by authors Anuradha Rao, Isabel Thomas, and others.

Watch: 5 Questions for a Game Developer

Your 🔥 Job asked video-game developer and entrepreneur Mitu Khandaker five questions about her cool career.

Watch: Earth Jobs Today, Space Jobs Tomorrow

Astronaut Sian Proctor shares jobs in key areas—food, water, energy, shelter, and waste management—both on Earth and beyond.
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A Coach Who Inspires

Romeo Crennel coached football for more than 50 years—39 of them in the NFL. He has five Super Bowl rings to his name.
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Creature Care

Scientists make medications for animals. Zoo caretakers persuade animals to stay still long enough to receive them.
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In the Face of Adversity

DeVanté Starks, of the Son of a Saint organization, shares tips for setting goals, asking for help, and finding your passion.

Watch: Becoming a Sneaker Designer

Sneaker designer Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson works to inspire other women of color to pursue a career in the athletic footwear industry.
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Real Talk with Priya Desai

Priya Desai always wanted to be a journalist. In college, she decided to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.
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Check It Out: Sports Movies and Podcasts

Here’s our list of some of the best sports-themed movies and podcast series out there.
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Check It Out: Sports Books

These fiction books are perfect for sports fans. Get inspired to learn more about athletics, teamwork, and perseverance.

Watch: Eileen Gu: Practice and Preparation

Professional freestyle skier Eileen Gu explains how she prepares to attempt a new trick.

Watch: Gabby Douglas: Going for Gold

Gabby Douglas is the first American gymnast to win both solo and all-around gold medals at one Olympics.

Watch: Michelle Phan: Building a Business

Michelle Phan is a beauty YouTuber. She was the first woman to build a $500 million company from a web series.

Watch: Danica Patrick: Taking the Lead

Danica Patrick is a former professional racing driver. She was the first woman to lead in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.
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Knitting Hearts

Dr. Franz Freudenthal, a cardiologist and inventor, is giving hope to young patients and their parents.
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Check It Out: Climate Movies and Podcasts

This collection of movies and podcasts will inspire you to explore careers that focus on climate, the environment, and sustainability.

Watch: Micah Johnson: From Athlete to Artist

Former professional baseball player Micah Johnson says he "traded in his baseball bat for a paintbrush."
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Real Talk with Joan Melendez Misner

Joan Melendez Misner is an aerospace integration engineer at NASA and a part-time science communicator.
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My Chat with Kwame Mbalia

Middle-grade author Kwame Mbalia speaks to TIME Kid of the Year and TFK Kid Reporter Orion Jean.
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Chasing Greatness

A new basketball league for players from 16 to 19 years old offers a path to the NBA. Is it worth the risk?
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Becky Hansmeyer at 8 years old using a computer to write a story about her dog.
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A Passion for Tech

When inspiration struck, Becky Hansmeyer used online tutorials to learn how to develop apps.
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Lunar Farming

A new study explores the feasibility of growing food on the moon. Could “lunar farmer” be a career one day?
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Algorithm Artists

Robots and cutting-edge tech are helping artists come up with new ideas and produce surprising artworks.
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Real Talk with Ainissa Ramirez

“I think if people knew more about science, they would feel more connected to the world.”
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