Pinewood Scholars Program

Preloved Proms: Giving Formal Wear a New Life

What if the dress hanging in your closet could change someone's life? For many students, financial barriers keep them from experiencing milestone events like prom or graduation. This story explores how donated formal wear is helping to break down those barriers, offering every student the chance to feel celebrated and seen, no matter their background. 

Beyond the American Dreamscape

Beyond the American Dreamscape delves into the complexities and challenges of the immigration system, uncovering its flaws and systemic barriers. Through in-depth conversations with immigrants, it highlights personal stories of resilience, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a better future.

Second Opinion

Second Opinion discusses medical misdiagnosis in the American healthcare system and potential solutions.

One Robot Away

What if the next great innovator is out there but lacks access to the tools they need to make their ideas a reality? One Robot Away explores how robotics education can transform lives, sharing the journey to open up the world of robotics for underserved students and bridge the STEM education gap through hands-on learning.

Lift Without Fear

Lift Without Fear highlights shared issues with weight-lifting and advises on how to lift confidently.

Future Green Teens

Join host Christina as she helps teens unlock the power of small, sustainable actions that create big environmental impacts. With quick quizzes, eco-hacks, and inspiring stories, this podcast makes sustainable living simple, fun, and empowering—because saving the planet starts with you!

Printing a Path Forward

Printing a Path Forward follows Leo’s journey from a lost student with a passion for engineering to becoming a mentor and teaching students 3D printing.

The Problem with Microfinance

Microfinance is often touted as a solution to global poverty, but has it detracted from its original mission? In this podcast, we will explore the current problems in Microfinance and the solutions.

Unexpected Discovery

Unexpected Discovery deals with the problems and solutions of losing loved ones’ stories. Through recording and transcribing people’s stories, Unexpected Discovery changes lives and how to tell stories.

Another Pathway to the Mind

Another Pathway to the Mind explores the benefits of music therapy, discussing the problems occurring in the field, how music therapists carry out their practice, and how it can be used as an alternative to traditional therapies and antidepressants.