JYI is a student-led initiative to broaden the undergraduate scientific experience, allowing students to participate in the scientific review and publication processes of its peer-reviewed undergraduate journal.
Incorporated as a non-profit, student-run corporation, JYI represents over 50 different academic institutions from over half a dozen countries. JYI has been featured in
EurekAlert!, Chemical Engineering News, and
The Chronicle on Higher Education. An article highlighting JYI appeared in
The New York Times in 1999.
What is the web journal and what is its purpose?
JYI is dedicated to representing undergraduate research in biological/biomedical sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and engineering, psychology and social sciences. We not only publish submissions from
undergraduate students but also allow them to experience the editorial side of scientific publication. Student editors working with their faculty advisers review submissions from their peers and determine whether that work is acceptable for publication in
JYI.
How does JYI improve undergraduate science training?
While many efforts to improve undergraduate science education are focusing on the important goal of making students’ experiences more experiential and research-oriented, JYI is focusing on the rest of the
problem: reviewing and being reviewed by their peers. We recognize that student authors are likely to have little experience in scientific writing and peer-review. JYI helps guide these students by encouraging them to focus on content revision and scientific
writing. Student editors, on the other hand, receive in-depth training as scientific reviewers. Students have previously attended workshops led by senior editors from
Science Magazine. When these JYI authors and editors become professionals, they will be more effective communicators and reviewers.
Anyone who has written a manuscript during his or her undergraduate studies is welcome to submit. JYI only publishes original work written by undergraduate students mentored by a faculty member of an institution,
holding a doctoral degree (MD or PhD) or be a candidate for a doctoral degree. Authors may be asked to provide proof of undergraduate status. Students may submit manuscripts up to one year post-graduation,
provided that the research/writing work was completed as an undergraduate student.
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JYI is currently seeking motivated science undergraduates to fill a variety of
unpaid positions. Applicants must have a strong academic background and be proficient in the English language. All applicants for editorial positions must also demonstrate both research and writing
experience. Please review what each position entails before you submit an application to its respective department. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Chief Operating Officer at
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