Write a Science Communication Article

Share your voice on STEM solutions to sustainability challenges by writing a science communication article to be published in Youth STEM Matters 📣

 

The Journey from Submission to Publication

Our article peer-review process provides you with feedback, enabling you to create an engaging and impactful article on the issues that are important to you.

Submitting your first draft is just the first step to getting your article published - the journey will require your active participation!

But don’t worry if you’ve never done something like this before. Our team are here to support you to make your article the best it can be.

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Article Writing Support

Stuck for ideas or need some support with writing your article?
We’ve got you covered! Check out our range of Article Writing Resources curated by the Youth STEM Matters Team.

Why Submit an Article to Youth STEM Matters

  •  Speak up on the issues YOUth care about

  • Enhance your CV/resume

  • Make a difference in tackling the world’s biggest challenges

  • Build scientific and communication skills

  • Join a community of youth changemakers

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Submission Guidelines

Follow our Submission Guidelines carefully to accelerate the peer-review and publication of your article in Youth STEM Matters.

Submit Your Article

Submit by Sunday 31st March, 5pm BST

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any individual or group of young people aged 24 and under, based anywhere in the world.

    We are currently only able to review articles which are submitted in English. You will also need some digital access to be able to participate fully in this opportunity.

    For Authors aged 12 or under, a parent/guardian should submit your article and communicate with Youth STEM Matters on your behalf - this is due to GDPR laws.

  • There are two key areas all articles published by Youth STEM Matters should be relevant to:

    • One or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals cover a broad range of issues, including improving health and education, ending inequalities, promoting economic growth and protecting our planet.

    AND

    • At least one area of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths: Your article can be based on any area(s) of science, technology, engineering and maths. We believe in a broad definition of STEM, and welcome submissions exploring all scientific disciplines. Your article could be in one or more of the following subject areas: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, design & technology, environmental science, engineering, geography, geology, materials science, maths, medicine, physics, psychology, textiles [NB: This list is not exhaustive!]. Your article could also be more broadly related to STEM, such as an article about an aspect of diversity and inclusion in STEM, STEM engagement, or STEM education.

  • No past experience needed! This is a great opportunity, whether you’re just getting started or already have experience in science communication.

  • Submitting a Science Communication Article is free!

  • Unfortunately we only accept submissions of work that has not previously been published elsewhere (we would be happy to receive a different article from you though!). After your article has been published by Youth STEM Matters, it also cannot be published anywhere else. If you’re unsure about this, please get in contact!

  • We’re currently trialling a new cohort-based submission system for Science Communication Articles, and expect that we’ll reopen submissions in May/June 2024. We usually advertise when submissions are open on our social media and via our newsletter.

  • Absolutely - we recommend working on a maximum of 2 articles at a time however, to ensure you can give your best to each of your articles throughout the peer-review process.

  • Articles are peer-reviewed by our team of Science Communication Reviewers and Editors. All reviewers and editors undergo training to ensure that we can provide authors with the best possible reviews. Our goal is to make your article the best it can be.

  • All submissions must adhere to our Ethics Policy. It’s a moral responsibility for us to ensure that the articles we publish have demonstrated good ethical practice (this includes things like conducting research with integrity, following (inter)national regulations for studies involving human or animal subjects, and avoiding plagiarism). Overall, we think it’s important to foster an ethical research culture amongst young scientists.

  • We’re happy to hear from you! Please email your questions to our Science Communication Editors at Youth STEM Matters.