JEI develops preprint server for high school students

The Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) has developed a preprint server for high school students to provide transparency in the processes of science writing.

Funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, Richard Lounsbery Foundation and support from Schmidt Futures, the Emerging Investigators Archive eirXiv will provide youth with a real preprint submission, review, and publication experience.

JEI founder, Dr. Sarah Fankhauser, believes, “eirXiv will give students the opportunity to see first hand the inner-workings of science: transparent feedback, interactive improvements, and cooperative communication.” 

According to the Journal’s research, the skills necessary to train developing scholars are rarely taught in the United States high school system. Fueled and inspired by the Journal’s commitment to science transparency, and teaching students how to learn from receiving a peer review, the new preprint server will provide students with open feedback, transparent opportunities for growth, and preparation for submitting their paper for publication. 

The preprint server will be created for high school students and will be of particular service to those who live in disadvantaged rural and underserved communities who have limited access to other means of sharing their scientific research. The Journal of Emerging Investigators expects the project will be in beta testing in Q4 of 2024 and ready for submissions by Q1 of 2025. 

The Journal of Emerging Investigators, founded in 2012, has developed a robust pipeline of student submissions totalling over 600 per year and publishing over 200 student articles.

Learn more about the Emerging Investigators Preprint Server by visiting https://eirxiv.org/