named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Editorial Volunteer Roles
Includes Copy Editors, Proofing Editors, and Associate Editors (when available) who guide manuscripts through editing, formatting, and publication stages using professional publishing standards and tools like Adobe InDesign.
Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI)
Peer-reviewed open-access journal that publishes original research by middle and high school students, guided through a full scientific review process with feedback from volunteer scientist reviewers and editors.
Volunteer Reviewer Program
Engages graduate students, postdocs, and scientists in reviewing student manuscripts to provide educational, constructive feedback while developing their own peer-review and mentoring skills.
eiRxiv
Preprint server for high school students to share their research; allows public, post-publication review with volunteer reviewers providing open feedback associated with the manuscript DOI.
activities · 2 clusters
what they do
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Youth Science Journal Publication 9 activities
- Developing a preprint server for high school studentsDevelops eirXiv.org, a preprint server specifically for high school students to share their research.
- Developing a preprint server for high school studentsDeveloping eirXiv.org, a preprint server specifically for high school students.
- Developing a preprint server for high school studentsDevelops eirXiv.org, a preprint server specifically designed for high school students to share their research.
- Providing educational resources for science literacy and communicationOffers lesson plans and worksheets for middle and high school students to learn about preprint articles, read primary scientific literature, practice giving constructive scientific feedback, and organize science communication efforts.
- Providing educational resources for science literacy and communicationOffers lesson plans and worksheets for middle and high school students to learn about preprint articles, strategies for reading primary scientific literature, giving constructive scientific feedback, and organizing science communication projects.
- Providing educational resources for science literacy and communicationOffers lesson plans for middle and high school students to learn about preprint articles and strategies for reading primary scientific literature, as well as tools like Peer Review Worksheets and a SciComm Organizer to support constructive feedback and science communication planning.
- Publishing an open-access journal for student researchOperates an open-access journal that publishes research conducted by middle and high school students, including studies on wildlife and research proposals from the Genes in Space competition. The journal has published over 1,200 articles since 2011 through a volunteer-based editorial process, receiving submissions from students in 73 countries.
- Publishing student research in an open access journalOperates an open access journal that publishes over 1,200 research articles since 2011, conducted by middle and high school students from 73 countries, including specific research on wildlife topics and proposals from the Genes in Space competition.
- Publishing student research in an open access journalOperates an open access journal that publishes over 1,200 research articles since 2011, conducted by middle and high school students from 73 countries, including specific research proposals from Genes in Space finalists and studies on wildlife topics.
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Podcast Production for Public Awareness 2 activities
- Hosting a science and STEM podcastHosts a podcast called "Goggles On! with JEI" that features conversations about science and STEM with young scientists, experienced professionals, and individuals contributing to the development of scientists in the United States, including its Editor-In-Chief, founder, and published student authors.
- Hosting a science communication podcastHosts the "Goggles On! with JEI" podcast, featuring conversations about science and STEM with young scientists, professionals, and individuals involved in developing scientists in the United States.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$44K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$19K
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +100.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Soldat-Valenzuela | Executive Director | 40 | $82K |
board members · 9
- April Phillips — Director
- Elizabeth Phimister — Director
- Gavin Smith — Director
- Hemai Parthasarathy — Director
- Kim Erskine — Director
- Melodie Knowlton — Director
- Nadia Williams — Director
- Sarah Fankhauser — Director, Chair
- Seth Staples — Director
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Alloy Therapeutics Funder — Supports JEI at the Editor's Circle level ($20,000+)
- EduChange Partner — Collaborates with JEI on educational initiatives
- Genes in Space Partner — Collaborates with the Genes in Space program to publish student research proposals in space biology.
- Genome Institute of Singapore Partner — Dr. Samantha Seah, a postdoctoral fellow at the Genome Institute of Singapore, joined the EIC Team.
- Harvard BBS Program Partner — Collaborates with JEI to allow students to volunteer for CEI credit.
- Harvard Medical School Partner — Sarah Fankhauser brought the idea for JEI to fellow graduate students at Harvard Medical School in 2011.
- Journal of Young Investigators Partner — Collaborates with JEI on student science publishing
- NGSS Partner — Provides NGSS-aligned lesson plans
- National Science Foundation Funder — Funds JEI through grant #DRL2010333
- Princeton University Partner — Dr. Anuj K. Sharma, a Staff Scientist at Princeton University, joined the JEI Board of Directors.
- R. Lounsbery Foundation Funder — Supports JEI at the Editor's Circle level ($20,000+)
- University of California San Francisco Partner — Dr. Ruchika Bajaj, an Associate Specialist at the University of California San Francisco, joined the JEI Board of Directors.
- eiRxiv Partner — Team of expert science educators supports teachers and students exploring authentic science experiences