PennScience High School Journal (PSHSJ)

PennScience High School Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal established by PennScience, a student-run scientific organization at the University of Pennsylvania. It publishes original research by high school students worldwide in the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering. Manuscripts should be 3–5 pages long, including figures and references.

Publishing in PennScience High School Journal gives high school students an opportunity to present their research to an academic audience and gain experience with scientific peer review. It helps develop academic writing, data analysis, critical thinking, and research communication skills while strengthening a university application portfolio. The journal provides open access to published work, allowing readers worldwide to access students’ research.

Applicants may be current high school students or students who conducted their research while in high school. There is no stated nationality restriction, making the journal relevant to students from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and other countries. Applicants must submit original research that follows the journal’s formatting and academic standards, including APA 7 citation style.