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Journal of Young Investigators

Glendale, AZ · EIN 201773260 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE B80 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.jyi.org
revenue
$-2K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$383K
employees
—
filing since
2020
profile · synthesized from sources

The Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) is an online publication that provides a forum for undergraduate students to publish their scientific research. It aims to recognize the significance of publication as an integral component of science and research training, fostering a cohesive community among young scientists across various disciplines. JYI facilitates the entire scientific publication process for undergraduates.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Article Submissions
A platform for undergraduate students to submit their scientific research for peer review and publication in an online journal.
activities · 3

what they do

direct service · 1
  • Science Communication and Career Content Publication Science & Health Communications
    Produces and publishes science news, feature articles, and career-related content aimed at undergraduate science majors and the general public, including guidance on science journalism, avoiding burnout, leadership development, and navigating medical education.
research · 1
  • Undergraduate Research Publication Youth Science Journal Publication
    Operates a peer-reviewed science journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and scientific manuscripts authored by undergraduates or graduate students who conducted the research during undergraduate studies, with submissions accepted within one year of graduation. Publishes work across biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, and applied sciences on a monthly basis, with archives dating back to 1998.
capacity building · 1
  • Undergraduate Training in Scientific Publishing Youth Science Journal Publication
    Provides hands-on educational experiences in science writing, peer review, and publication for undergraduate students serving as staff members and interns. Includes mentorship from professional Science Writing Mentors to guide students in writing for public audiences and publishing tips for academic presentations and summer research experiences.
strategies · 6

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Audience-appropriate science communication audience-tailored_science_communication unique to this org
    Produces scientific content tailored to the educational level and interests of undergraduate audiences, improving accessibility and relevance while training students in effective public and scholarly communication.
  • Curated dissemination of high-impact student research curated_scholarly_showcase unique to this org
    Selects and showcases multidisciplinary, high-quality undergraduate research to highlight excellence and promote broad engagement with student scholarship.
  • Interdisciplinary scientific community building community_building unique to this org
    Creates a forum for young scientists across disciplines to connect, communicate, and collaborate, fostering a cohesive and supportive national undergraduate research community.
  • Mentorship and professional development ecosystem mentorship unique to this org
    Supports student growth through structured mentorship from experienced scientists and fosters personal and professional development to prepare undergraduates for careers in science.
  • Student-run, merit-based editorial model merit-based_selection_with_research_and_writing_requirements unique to this org
    Operates a student-run journal that selects editorial staff and interns based on academic excellence, research experience, and writing proficiency to maintain high standards and foster leadership in undergraduate scholars.
  • Undergraduate science training through publication undergraduate_science_training_through_publication unique to this org
    Uses hands-on experience in scientific writing, peer review, and publication to enhance undergraduate science education and professional development, providing students with comprehensive training in the full scientific communication lifecycle.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$-2K
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue——
Investment income$12K—
Other revenue$-14K
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$383K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$383K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -118.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Alisha Hada Partner — Winner of the cover competition for the Best of JYI 2023-2025 Special Issue.
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Partner — Held its second Annual Editorial Conference in conjunction with the AAAS annual meeting in January 1999.
  • Chief Operating Officer Partner — Point of contact for prospective staff applicants.
  • Duke University Funder — Received financial support in August 1997.
  • Glaxo Wellcome, Inc. Funder — Received financial support in August 1997.
  • Internship Team Partner — Manages summer internship program and serves as contact for applicants.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Funder — Received a grant in the fall of 1998.
  • Nature Partner — Featured in the journal Nature.
  • Scholastica Partner — Uses Scholastica's platform as the submissions portal for manuscript processing.
  • Science Partner — Committed to an advisory role in October 1997.
  • Science Partner — Featured in the journal Science.
  • Swarthmore College Funder — Received financial support in August 1997.
  • The New York Times Partner — Featured in The New York Times.