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Journal of Emerging Investigators Inc

Chandler, AZ · EIN 452206379 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.emerginginvestigators.org
revenue
$44K
expenses
$125K
net assets
$19K
employees
mission · from form 990

Promote science education at the high school level and to provide a forum for students to have their research work reviewed and published in a high quality online open-access journal.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) is an open-access journal that publishes original research conducted by middle and high school students. It provides young researchers with a formal peer-review and publication experience mentored by volunteer scientists, including graduate students, postdocs, and professionals in scientific fields. Since 2011, JEI has published over 1,200 articles, aiming to strengthen science education and communication skills among youth globally.

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

  • Youth Science Journal Publication 9 activities
    • Developing a preprint server for high school students
      Develops eirXiv.org, a preprint server specifically for high school students to share their research.
    • Developing a preprint server for high school students
      Developing eirXiv.org, a preprint server specifically for high school students.
    • Developing a preprint server for high school students
      Develops eirXiv.org, a preprint server specifically designed for high school students to share their research.
    • Providing educational resources for science literacy and communication
      Offers 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 communication
      Offers 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 communication
      Offers 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 research
      Operates 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 journal
      Operates 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 journal
      Operates 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.
  • Podcast Production for Public Awareness 2 activities
    • Hosting a science and STEM podcast
      Hosts 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 podcast
      Hosts 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.
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
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
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