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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
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
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Outfit sketches for a Christmas piece I'm working on! #art #digitalart #christmas #ocs #gothgirl #teenscientist #wip
December 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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, 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
Started rough designing Kylie's room now. #conceptart #sketches #bedroom #oc #teenscientist
September 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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
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
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
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July 3, 2025 at 2:26 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
On the latest #TeenScientist, Abigail Wood is joined by Sally McCabe and Mia Fox of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to talk about their efforts to bring green spaces to the city of Philadelphia.
"Science Doesn't Just Live in Textbooks" with Sally McCabe and Mia Fox | Teen Scientist
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.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
On the latest #TeenScientist, host 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.

Listen live today at 6 PM — or stream anytime at WDIY's website or wherever you get your podcasts.
Finding an Alternative Fuel Source: The Work of Arya Gurumukhi | Teen Scientist
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.
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March 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Our Youth Media Program student Abigail Wood is back with another episode of #TeenScientist. This month, she spoke with Disha Gupta, a student from San Jose, about her work creating brcatest.org, a platform that helps women determine their genetic risk of breast cancer.
"You Can Start Small, but Start Somewhere" with Disha Gupta | Teen Scientist
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.
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February 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
It all started with a question: "What is one thing that is an internationally impactful idea, something that everyone can use, [regardless of] socioeconomic class?"

#thekidsarealright #youthinventors #skincancer #melanoma #teenscientist
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August 17, 2024 at 6:16 PM