How To Be a Helping Scientist

Published: June 11, 2021, 9:54 a.m.

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How can science help people? Charita Castro is a scientist who\\u2019s spent her life using science to make kids\\u2019 lives better, all over the world. When she was little, she saw something that made her ask a big question: \\u201cWhy don\\u2019t other kids have what I have?\\u201d She decided to dedicate her life to helping other people. But she didn\\u2019t know how until she discovered social science. Follow Charita\\u2019s journey to find out about a very special kind of science!

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Did you know: Saturday, June 12 is the World Day to End Child Labor! 2021 is the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor. We have resources on the blog on our website to get involved with the fight against child labor, anytime you want to start!

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Learn more about how social science works during our special bonus interview episode with Charita. It\\u2019s available to Patrons who pledge just $1/month or more, on patreon.com/tumblepodcast

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This is our last episode of Season 6! But don\\u2019t worry, we have lots to share over the summer. Stay subscribed (and listen to birthday shoutouts) throughout the summer. We\\u2019ll be launching a BRAND NEW PODCAST and you don\\u2019t want to miss it!!

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