Teen Scientist, hosted by Aryash Shyam on WDIY, Lehigh Valley Public Radio, brings bold ideas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life from a teenage perspective. Airing the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, the program features conversations with scientists, engineers, physicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and researchers from leading universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and industry.
From artificial intelligence and climate science to space, medicine, math, the brain, technology, and the future of learning, Teen Scientist makes complex ideas accessible, engaging, and relevant for curious listeners of all ages. Through Teen Scientist, WDIY’s Youth Media program helps inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, and informed citizens by connecting listeners with the people advancing science today.
Teen Scientist has received three Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters in 2021, 2023, and 2024, as well as a 2024 Keystone Media Award from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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Abigail Wood is joined by Julia Emmert, a teen whose personal experience with cystic fibrosis inspired her to research a possible cure for the genetic disease. -
Abigail Wood talks with Zinia Khattar, an 18-year-old biomedical researcher working to better understand and treat diseases like diabetes and Parkinson's disease. -
Abigail Wood welcomes Anirudh Rao, a middle-schooler whose interest in climate issues led him to design a new tool that detects tornadoes more than three times sooner. -
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.
