Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

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).

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Recent Episodes

"The Exploration of Curiosity" with Kate Hartney | Teen Scientist

Apr 02, 2026 31m

Abigail Wood talks with Kate Hartney about the Da Vinci Science Center's mission to make science accessible and interesting for everyone.

"It Wasn't Always Uphill" with Anisha Dhoot | Teen Scientist

Mar 05, 2026 27m

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.

Asking, "Does Anybody Care?" with David Schmidt | Teen Scientist

Feb 05, 2026 28m

Abigail Wood welcomes David Schmidt of Mussel Polymers, a Lehigh Valley company developing strong adhesives for difficult application scenarios.

Inspiring the Next Generation with Jill Forrest | Teen Scientist

Feb 05, 2026 30m

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.

"Progress Is Not a Linear Path" with Emily Eaves Lyter | Teen Scientist

Dec 04, 2025 28m

Abigail Wood talks with Emily Eaves Lyter of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network about the technologies they use to accelerate patients' progress.

The Science Behind Equitable Transportation with Megan Lysowski | Teen Scientist

Nov 06, 2025 27m

Abigail Wood is joined by Megan Lysowski of FEATpa, an organization working to provide equitable and environmentally friendly transportation through electric bikes.

"I'm Always Learning Here" with Chad Schwartz | Teen Scientist

Aug 07, 2025 29m

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.

A Life of Learning with Jeff Holzman | Teen Scientist

Jun 05, 2025 31m

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.

"Science Doesn't Just Live in Textbooks" with Sally McCabe and Mia Fox | Teen Scientist

May 01, 2025 30m

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.

Finding an Alternative Fuel Source: The Work of Arya Gurumukhi | Teen Scientist

Mar 06, 2025 29m

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.

"You Can Start Small, but Start Somewhere" with Disha Gupta | Teen Scientist

Feb 06, 2025 28m

Abigail Wood welcomes Disha Gupta, a student from San Jose, to talk about her technology that helps women find their genetic risk of breast cancer.

Answering the Why: The Work of Todd McEvoy | Teen Scientist

Jan 02, 2025 27m

Abigail Wood talks with Todd McEvoy about his work combining science and business at Azzur Group, and his journey to discovering his love for chemistry.

"The Work I Do Matters": Living and Working with MS with Alyssa Kobela | Teen Scientist

Dec 06, 2024 27m

Abigail Wood takes over the Teen Scientist hosting duties by talking with Alyssa Kobela, a scientist at Merck and MS warrior, about her love for science and how her illness affects her personally and…

"The Failures Lead to the Success": Curing Multiple Sclerosis with Alanna Polyak | Teen Scientist

Sep 06, 2024 32m

Rayna Malhotra talks with Alanna Polyak, a teenager from Texas, about her four years of work to find a cure and prevention for neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis.

"It Took a Lot of Fine Tuning": Analyzing Cancerous Tissue with Sophie Chen | Teen Scientist

Jul 05, 2024 26m

Rayna Malhotra talks with Sophie Chen, a teen who created a machine learning model that more accurately and quickly identifies cancerous tissue during surgery.

Unconscious Indicators: Channeling Grief Into Research with Saachi Sharma | Teen Scientist

Jun 07, 2024 28m

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.

Seeing Science All Around You: Local and Global Solutions with Elizabeth Djajalie | Teen Scientist

May 03, 2024 35m

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.

"Who's Gonna Let a 15 Year-Old Work In Their Lab?": Curing Celiac Disease with Grace Yacobe | Teen Scientist

Apr 05, 2024 31m

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.

"Always Be Stubborn": Enhancing Virtual Immersion with Maxime Buck | Teen Scientist

Mar 08, 2024 29m

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.

Bringing Science to Life and Lives to Science with Lin Erickson | Teen Scientist

Feb 02, 2024 29m

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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