Teen Scientist
The first Thursday of every month
Teen Scientist with host Abigail Wood brings you groundbreaking innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines--entirely from a teenage perspective. The program highlights local, regional, and national stories with young people and respected experts in their fields. Teen Scientist has been recipient of three Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the PA Association of Broadcasters (2021, 2023, 2024) and a Keystone Media Award from the PA News Media Association (2024).
Latest Episodes
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Abigail Wood talks with Kate Hartney about the Da Vinci Science Center's mission to make science accessible and interesting for everyone. -
Abigail Wood is joined by Anisha Dhoot, a 16-year-old who received a national honor for her work to create a fertilizer made from recycled waste. -
Abigail Wood welcomes David Schmidt of Mussel Polymers, a Lehigh Valley company developing strong adhesives for difficult application scenarios. -
Abigail Wood sits down with Jill Forrest of Lehigh University to look at their outreach to young people in STEM, including at the Lehigh Valley Science and Engineering Research Fair. -
Abigail Wood talks with Emily Eaves Lyter of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network about the technologies they use to accelerate patients' progress. -
Abigail Wood is joined by Megan Lysowski of FEATpa, an organization working to provide equitable and environmentally friendly transportation through electric bikes. -
Abigail Wood welcomes Chad Schwartz of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center to talk about how he found his way to environmental science and the center's offerings. -
Abigail Wood talks with Jeff Holzman, a science teacher in the Allentown School District, about how his love for science and community has carried through his entire life. -
Abigail Wood is joined by Sally McCabe and Mia Fox of the PA Horticultural Society to talk about their efforts to bring green spaces to the city of Philadelphia. -
Abigail Wood talks with Arya Gurumukhi, a 15-year-old scientist whose Bionic Leaf technology seeks to create a sustainable fuel source to combat climate change.
