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Teen Scientist
The first Thursday of every month
Teen Scientist with host Rayna Malhotra brings you groundbreaking innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines--entirely from a teenage perspective. The program highlights local, regional, and national STEM stories with young people and respected experts in their fields. Winner of the PA Association of Broadcasters' 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Award for Outstanding Public Affairs Program/Series.
Latest Episodes
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As WDIY 'Teen Scientist' host Rayna Malhotra prepares to step down from her role, she was recognized on Tuesday with a ceremony that included official proclamations by Northampton County and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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Rayna Malhotra talks with Sophie Chen, a teen who created a machine learning model that more accurately and quickly identifies cancerous tissue during surgery.
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Rayna Malhotra welcomes Saachi Sharma, a high school senior from Seattle, Washington, to talk about her clinical work to find a more accurate way of diagnosing depression.
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Rayna Malhotra talks with Elizabeth Djajalie, a high school senior from Alaska whose work to count and preserve sockeye salmon has earned her international recognition.
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Rayna Malhotra sits down with Grace Yacobe, a high school junior who's working to find a cure for Celiac Disease, to talk about her work and her motivation for doing it.
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Rayna Malhotra welcomes Maxime Buck, a student from Luxembourg, to talk about the virtual reality game he created that seeks to revolutionize the gaming industry.
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Rayna Malhotra sits down with Lin Erickson, Executive Director and CEO of the Da Vinci Science Center, to talk about her journey to leading a successful science facility.
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Rayna Malhotra talks to Avi Shah, a teenaged researcher from India, about his study "Effective Field Theories for Inflationary Cosmology" and the fascinating world of physics.
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Rayna Malhotra welcomes Adam Moussa to discuss his journey into science, the research he's involved in, and the good he hopes to do for the world with his innovations.
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Rayna Malhotra talks with Pavi Dhiman about healthcare accessibility, AI assistance in medicine, and new technologies that could be groundbreaking in the medical field worldwide.