Society of Teen Scientists Publications

Proceedings of the Society of Teen Scientists

Publication Format

Articles should be written in formal academic style, typically following IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) or discipline-specific variants.

  • Formal academic writing style with standard scientific conventions
  • IMRaD structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
  • Standard scientific abstract: 100-250 words
  • Comprehensive citations in APA format
  • Data and code availability upon reasonable request

Peer Review Process

Manuscripts will be evaluated by fellow teen researchers for scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and contribution to their field. Our peer review process ensures the quality and credibility of published research.

  • Review by fellow teen scientists (ages 16+)
  • Assessment of scientific rigor and methodology
  • Evaluation of contribution to the field
  • Editorial decision based on peer feedback
  • Opportunity for revision before publication

Ready to Submit?

To submit your research to the Proceedings of the Society of Teen Scientists, please send your manuscript and any questions to:

Send Your Submission

Email your manuscript to editor@teenscientists.org

  • Attach your manuscript as a PDF or Word document
  • Include a brief cover letter describing your research
  • List all co-authors with their affiliations
  • Indicate the subject area of your research

Our editorial team will review your submission and respond within 5-7 business days.

Questions?

Reach out to us at editor@teenscientists.org

World of Teen Science

Writing Style

Essays should be clear, engaging, and accessible to a scientifically literate audience. While formal academic tone is not required, intellectual rigor and factual accuracy are.

  • No formal peer review required (editorial review only)
  • Citations in APA format (if applicable)
  • Authors must provide a roughly 2-6 sentence summary of their article

How to Submit

Ready to share your perspective? For World of Teen Science, we require a pitch first to ensure your article is a good fit for our magazine.

Pitch Your Article First

Before submitting your full article, please email a brief pitch (2-3 paragraphs) to editor@teenscientists.org including:

  • Your article topic and main theme
  • Why this topic matters to teen scientists
  • Your unique perspective or approach
  • Estimated word count (typically 800-2000 words)

What happens next? Our editorial team will review your pitch within 5-7 business days. If approved, you will receive instructions to submit your full article.

Questions about pitching? Reach out to editor@teenscientists.org

Questions?

Reach out to us at editor@teenscientists.org