Journal of Student Research
It’s becoming fairly common for high school students who have done SERIOUS academic research (theoretical or applied) to publish their work. There’s a spectrum of credibility, and JSR sits on the more reputable side. Submissions are reviewed by faculty, so if you get published it’s a major stamp of approval. This is a great way for you to disseminate your work to a broader audience, and also to get credit for all of your hard work!
“Journal of Student Research (JSR) is an Academic, Multidisciplinary, and Faculty-reviewed Journal (Houston, Texas) devoted to the rapid dissemination of current research published by high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.”
How do I get started? Click here.
How do I expand this narrative arc? Look for another publication that promotes the work of teens (like The Concord Review, or the Columbia Junior Science Journal). Or, depending on your area of focus, look for a really prestigious summer internship (often paid!) to continue your research journey. Here are just a few of the many that hire teens:
Children’s Health Research Internship at Colorado Children’s Hospital
HOT TIP: Publication is a worthy (but short-term) goal. Really, getting into a serious journal is a way to expand your network of scientists and to propel you forward on your academic journey. This will probably make your college admissions process easier, but it will also but you on stronger footing when you enter the world of scientists!