#TeenScientist
Started rough designing Kylie's room now. #conceptart #sketches #bedroom #oc #teenscientist
September 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
July 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Did a new Kylie drawing with an certain update... Decided to give her a mechanical arm replacement that she invented (after an accident in the garage...) and is basically a built in tool kit. #oc #art #digitalart #teenscientist
May 24, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Outfit sketches for a Christmas piece I'm working on! #art #digitalart #christmas #ocs #gothgirl #teenscientist #wip
December 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Here's a thread of my favourite OC pieces I did throughout this year. 2025 wasn't so good for me personally, but I always find solace in my art world. I found myself experimenting a lot more this year, too. #oc #gothgirl #demonboy #teenscientist #endofyear #ocs #art #digitalart #humanart #throwback
December 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Anyone else notice it's a little hot out lately? #digitalart #cartoon #heatwave #summer #summervacation #ocs #gothgirl #teenscientist
July 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
July 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Youngest is outside learning how to calibrate her telescope. I think she finally has it figured out! Next stop: finding a galaxy far far away! #Astronomy #AstrophysicistInTheMaking #Science #Discovery #TeenScientist #LookToTheStars
September 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A 17-year-old UCI student’s home in Irvine was searched by the FBI over a homemade science lab. Attorney says teen’s work focused on cancer research and denies any threat. No charges filed; investigation ongoing. #Irvine #UCI #TeenScientist #CancerResearch #FBI
March 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Can a soccer ball really change a World Cup?

On this episode of #TeenScientist, our Youth Media Program host Aryash Shyam talks with Dr. John Eric Goff, a physicist at Purdue University who has spent two decades studying the aerodynamics of World Cup balls.

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September 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, 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.
"It Wasn't Always Uphill" with Anisha Dhoot | Teen Scientist
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.
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March 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, our Youth Media Program student Abigail Wood sits down with Megan Lysowski, Director of FEAT — Fostering Equitable Access to Transportation, to talk about the nonprofit's electric bike programs and community outreach.
The Science Behind Equitable Transportation with Megan Lysowski | Teen Scientist
Abigail Wood is joined by Megan Lysowski of FEATpa, an organization working to provide equitable and environmentally friendly transportation through electric bikes.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Our Youth Media Program student host Abigail Wood is back with a new episode of #TeenScientist. For this month's show, she talks with Emily Eaves Lyter, Administrative Director for Clinical Research at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.
"Progress Is Not a Linear Path" with Emily Eaves Lyter | Teen Scientist
Abigail Wood talks with Emily Eaves Lyter of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network about the technologies they use to accelerate patients' progress.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, Abigail Wood explores environment science with Chad Schwartz from the Lehigh Gap Nature Center in Slatington.

Chad talks about how his love for environmental science started at a young age, and he shares advice for young aspiring environmental scientists.
"I'm Always Learning Here" with Chad Schwartz | Teen Scientist
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.
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August 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thanks to public media news organization Current for covering our new #TeenScientist host Aryash Shyam and the educational mission of the program.
Teen WDIY host aims to make STEM knowledge accessible for all
Ninth-grader Aryash Shyam interviews scientists about groundbreaking innovations on the monthly program “Teen Scientist.”
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September 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, our new Youth Media Program student host Aryash Shyam welcomes Dr. Justin Reich of MIT to explore the line between using AI for help and to cheat and why schools were caught off guard by the technology.

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August 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, our Youth Media Program student 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.
"A Collaborative Subject of Innovation" with Zinia Khattar | Teen Scientist
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.
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June 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, student host Abigail Wood talks with Anirudh Rao, an eighth grader from Colorado, whose invention increases warning times before tornadoes. The innovation earned Anirudh a spot as runner-up for the prestigious Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
The Future of Storm Detection with Anirudh Rao | Teen Scientist
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.
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May 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
On this month's #TeenScientist, Abigail Wood sits down with Kate Hartney of the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown to explore their work to bring science to youth regionally and encourage them to pursue their curiosity.
"The Exploration of Curiosity" with Kate Hartney | Teen Scientist
Abigail Wood talks with Kate Hartney about the Da Vinci Science Center's mission to make science accessible and interesting for everyone.
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April 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, Abigail Wood sits down with David Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer at Bethlehem-based Mussel Polymers, to talk about their work to develop an adhesive that can be used underwater and applied in difficult scenarios.
Asking, "Does Anybody Care?" with David Schmidt | Teen Scientist
Abigail Wood welcomes David Schmidt of Mussel Polymers, a Lehigh Valley company developing strong adhesives for difficult application scenarios.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:32 AM
On the latest #TeenScientist, our Youth Media Program student host Abigail Wood sits down with Jill Forrest, Director of Academic Outreach at Lehigh University, to talk about the school's expansion of youth STEM programs, the Lehigh Valley Science and Engineering Research Fair, and more.
Inspiring the Next Generation with Jill Forrest | Teen Scientist
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.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, Abigail Wood is joined by Jeff Holzman, a lifetime mentor and educator who has inspired generations both in and out of the classroom. He talks about his career shift to being a science teacher in Allentown and his reflections on that work as he's retired.
A Life of Learning with Jeff Holzman | Teen Scientist
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.
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June 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WDIY is proud to honor the more than 130 volunteers that make Lehigh Valley Public Radio possible. 💚

This week, we are recognizing Abigail Wood! Abigail is a part of WDIY's Youth Media Program, and began hosting #TeenScientist in 2024. She is a student at Parkland High School.

Thanks, Abigail! 👏
May 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM