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class="sr-only">Journal</h1> <div data-editable data-label-code="Introduction" data-style-code="Intro"> <b><p>We seek to connect curious minds to the experts and information that will motivate them to ask informed and critical questions about real science throughout their lives. By working directly with scientists, we ensure that our content is of the highest quality. By working directly with kids, we help foster curiosity both in and out of the classroom and engage the next generation of citizens and scientists.</b> </div> </div> <section> <div class="spacing-large" data-editable data-label-code="About" data-style-code="BodyContent"> <h2 class="heading heading-medium">What do we do?</h2> <p>Frontiers for Young Minds believes that the best way to make cutting-edge science discoveries available to younger audiences is to enable young people and scientists to work together to create articles that are both top quality and exciting.</p> <p>Distinguished scientists are invited to write about their discoveries in a language that is accessible for young readers, and it is then up to the kids themselves – with the help of a science mentor – to provide feedback and explain to the authors how to best improve the articles before publication.</p> <p>This unique process produces a collection of freely available scientific articles by leading scientists, shaped for younger audiences by the input of their own young peers.</p> <p>Even before the publication of our first 50 articles, the quality of Frontiers for Young Minds was recognized as one of the American Library Association’s 2014 Great Websites for Kids.</p> </div> <div class="spacing-huge"> <div class="banner"> <a href="https://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/best-websites-teaching-learning" target="_blank"> <img class="banner-image image" src="/images/great-website-for-kids.png" alt="Great Website for Kids"> </a> <div class="banner-box"> <div class="banner-text"> Named a Great Website for Kids by the American Library Association </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="spacing-large" data-editable data-label-code="Numbers" data-style-code="BodyColorHeader"> <h2 class="heading heading-medium">Numbers</h2> </div> <div class="spacing-huge"> <div class="numbers-container"> <div class="number"> <div class="number-container"> <i class="icon icon-flipboard"></i> <div class="number-value"> 600 </div> <div class="number-text"> Science Mentors </div> </div> </div> <div class="number"> <div class="number-container"> <i class="icon icon-kid"></i> <div class="number-value"> 9450 </div> <div class="number-text"> Young Reviewers </div> </div> </div> <div class="number"> <div class="number-container"> <i class="icon icon-person"></i> <div class="number-value"> 90 </div> <div class="number-text"> Scientific Editors </div> </div> </div> <div class="number"> <div class="number-container"> <i class="icon icon-people"></i> <div class="number-value"> 4250 </div> <div class="number-text"> Authors </div> </div> </div> <div class="number"> <div class="number-container"> <i class="icon icon-globe"></i> <div class="number-value"> 55 </div> <div class="number-text"> Editors' countries </div> </div> </div> <div class="number"> <div class="number-container"> <i class="icon icon-eye"></i> <div class="number-value"> 8 </div> <div class="number-text"> Sections </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="spacing-large" data-editable data-label-code="Videos" data-style-code="BodyColorHeader"> <h2 class="heading heading-medium">Videos</h2> </div> <div class="video spacing-huge"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLpCH1XIO3lYsiS2u9QWX-W6Z6hg3JCp-2&loop=1&rel=0&modestbranding=1" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div> </section> </div> <section> <div class="size size-small spacing-large" data-editable data-label-code="Timeline" data-style-code="BodyColorHeader"> <h2 class="heading heading-medium">How does it work?</h2> </div> <div class="size size-hybrid spacing-huge"> <div class="slider"> <div class="timeline-container"> <div class="timeline-step one"> <div class="timeline-number"></div> <div class="timeline-line"></div> <div class="timeline-text" data-editable data-label-code="TimelineStep1" data-style-code="Paragraph"> <p>A reseacher or group of scientists are invited to re-write a key article. These can be articles published by any publisher.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-step two"> <div class="timeline-number"></div> <div class="timeline-line"></div> <div class="timeline-text" data-editable data-label-code="TimelineStep2" data-style-code="Paragraph"> <p>The scientists write an article translating their work into terms accessible to kids and teens. This is then submitted to Frontiers for Young Minds.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-step three"> <div class="timeline-number"></div> <div class="timeline-line"></div> <div class="timeline-text" data-editable data-label-code="TimelineStep3" data-style-code="Paragraph"> <p>The Associate Editor assigns the manuscript to 2 Science Mentors, to guide their Young Reviewers, and they produce 2 review reports. The author must respond to this feedback point by point.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-step four"> <div class="timeline-number"></div> <div class="timeline-line"></div> <div class="timeline-text" data-editable data-label-code="TimelineStep4" data-style-code="Paragraph"> <p>Once the review process is completed, the article is validated by the Associate Editor.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-step five"> <div class="timeline-number"></div> <div class="timeline-line"></div> <div class="timeline-text" data-editable data-label-code="TimelineStep5" data-style-code="Paragraph"> <p>The finished article is published and made freely available on our website alongside the reviewers’ names.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-step six"> <div class="timeline-number"></div> <div class="timeline-line"></div> <div class="timeline-text" data-editable data-label-code="TimelineStep6" data-style-code="Paragraph"> <p>Educators from all around the world are free to create activities with their kids and teens based on the articles published.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="size size-small"> <section> <div class="spacing-large" data-editable data-label-code="Speciaties" data-style-code="BodyContent"> <h2 class="heading heading-medium">What can you find?</h2> <p>We publish articles that are either about new research on the cutting edge (New Discovery) or explain a key idea that is fundamental for understanding a scientific field (Core Concept). You can now find articles across all subject areas in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine):</p> </div> <div class="spacing-huge"> <div class="slider"> <div class="specialties-container"> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/astronomy-and-physics" style="color: #001991" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/astronomy-physics-icon-v2.svg" alt="Astronomy and Physics"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Astronomy and Physics</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/biodiversity" style="color: #FF953E" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/biodiversity-icon-v2.svg" alt="Biodiversity"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Biodiversity</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/chemistry-and-materials" style="color: #00A0DC" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/chemistry-materials-icon-v2.svg" alt="Chemistry and Materials"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Chemistry and Materials</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/earth-sciences" style="color: #91CF7A" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/earth-resources-icon-v2.svg" alt="Earth Sciences"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Earth Sciences</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/engineering-and-technology" style="color: #00A091" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/engineering-technology-icon-v2.svg" alt="Engineering and Technology"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Engineering and Technology</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/human-health" style="color: #E7323B" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/human-health-icon-v2.svg" alt="Human Health"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Human Health</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/mathematics-and-economics" style="color: #856DF0" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/math-economics-icon-v2.svg" alt="Mathematics and Economics"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Mathematics and Economics</div> </a> <a class="specialty" href="/articles/neuroscience-and-psychology" style="color: #31C7D1" data-event=""> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="/files/specialties/neuroscience-psychology-icon-v2.svg" alt="Neuroscience and Psychology"> </div> <div class="specialty-name">Neuroscience and Psychology</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacing-huge"> <div data-editable data-label-code="GetInvolved" data-style-code="BodyColorHeader" > <h2 class="heading heading-medium">Who can get involved?</h2> </div> <div class="columns-container"> <div class="column" data-editable data-label-code="Column1" data-style-code="BodyContent"> <h3 class="heading">Young Reviewers</h3> <p>Kids and teens between the ages of 8-15 work with their classrooms or friends to provide feedback to the authors about how to make the best-possible articles for readers their own age, with the help of their Science Mentor.</p> <h3 class="heading">Science Mentors</h3> <p>Researchers with experience in science outreach and the peer review process introduce their Young Reviewers to the idea of a life in science, the basics of science publishing, and encourage them to provide the authors with an honest and constructive review.</p> </div> <div class="column" data-editable data-label-code="Column2" data-style-code="BodyContent"> <h3 class="heading">Associate Editors</h3> <p>Experienced researchers who build teams of Science Mentors, oversee the review process to make sure all of the Young Reviewer feedback is put into place, and keep an eye out for new discoveries that would be interesting or important for young readers.</p> <h3 class="heading">Participating Organizations</h3> <p>Partners, sponsors, and practical supporters who want to further the Frontiers for Young Minds mission and work with us to make new projects, languages and more a reality.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacing-huge"> <div data-editable data-label-code="Team" data-style-code="BodyColorHeader"> <h2 class="heading heading-medium">Frontiers Team</h2> </div> <div data-editable data-label-code="UserGroupsJournal" data-style-code="BodyHeader"> <h3 class="heading heading-small-margin">Journal Team</h3> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/332066" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/332066/240" alt="Laura Henderson"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Laura Henderson</h4> <div class="person-title">Head of Program – Public Outreach</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Laura has worked in publishing for 16+ years after her MPhil, and at Frontiers since 2016. She focuses on strategically expanding and sharing this unique and wonderful journal for everyone worldwide, inspired by her own small daughter. She loves reading, acting, creative writing, and rabbits! </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/601892" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/601892/240" alt="Will Savage"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Will Savage</h4> <div class="person-title">Journal Manager</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Will graduated with a MMedSci in 2015 and, after a short stint in cookery book publishing, decided to re-enter the scientific world by joining the Frontiers family in 2018. Will is mad for all things food, dogs, sports or travel and will happily wax lyrical about these topics all day! </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/336173" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/336173/240" alt="Hedwig Ens"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Hedwig Ens</h4> <div class="person-title">Senior Journal Specialist</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> While working as a biologist, Hedwig realized she wants to make science open and accessible for all, through the power of stories. She is currently the ‘spider in the web’ for all operations behind Frontiers for Young Minds. In her free time, she explores storytelling in public speaking, music, and improvisation theater, both as student and teacher. </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1581402" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/1581402/240" alt="Ayelet Vardi"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Ayelet Vardi</h4> <div class="person-title">Journal Specialist – Hebrew</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Ayelet holds a Master’s and PhD from the Weizmann Institute of Science. There she studied neurodegenerative diseases and focused on the rare lysosomal storage disorders - in particular Gaucher disease. Living in the UK with her partner and three kids, she is happy to deliver high-quality open access content in Hebrew. </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/2100890" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/2100890/240" alt="Danning Ma"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Danning Ma</h4> <div class="person-title">China Coordinator</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Danning loves languages. After completing MA Translation and Interpreting in the UK, she worked in Traditional Chinese Medicine while as a simultaneous interpreter in Beijing. Now she is excited to bring all the interesting knowledge to young people. Danning plays the piano, guitar and badminton. And she has a hedgehog! </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/2544773" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/2544773/240" alt="Or Raphael"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Or Raphael</h4> <div class="person-title">FYM Project Coordinator</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Or is ecologically minded and aspires to live a zero-waste life. He has a master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering. In 2022, he joined FYM as a Project Coordinator, focusing on environmental projects. When he is not working, you can find him training or playing with his dog! </p> </div> <div data-editable data-label-code="UserGroupsExternalSupport" data-style-code="BodyHeader"> <h3 class="heading heading-small-margin">External Support Team</h3> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1916400" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/1916400/240" alt="Susan Debad"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Susan Debad</h4> <div class="person-title">Editor</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Susan has been the main Editor for FYM since 2018, making all our science clear and interesting—so that nobody feels it’s “boring” or “too hard”. She has a PhD in viral immunology (how the immune system protects us against viruses). Susan lives near Washington, D.C. with her son, three dogs, and two birds. </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1579141" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/1579141/240" alt="Yael Zilbershtain Kra"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Yael Zilbershtain Kra</h4> <div class="person-title">Project Manager,FYM Israel-Bloomfield Science Museum,Jerusalem</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Yael is a neuroscientist and teaches neuroscience, Math and scientific writing at the Hebrew University and various colleges. Her PhD and postdoctoral studies were at the Weizmann Institute. She has rich experience in educational projects, educational materials development and making scientific knowledge accessible. Yael enjoys watching documentaries and science videos. </p> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1991362" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/1991362/240" alt="Yarden Levi Nissan"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Yarden Levi Nissan</h4> <div class="person-title">Marketing and social media Manager, FYM Israel-Bloomfield Science Museum,Jerusalem</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Yarden joined Frontiers in early 2022, eager to spread all the incredible knowledge FYM offers to as many people as possible, on social media and other channels. Between Mandarin studies and a Masters in English translation she was actively sharing fascinating knowledge with young people, in scientific and educational meetups. She thinks chameleons are the coolest. </p> </div> <div data-editable data-label-code="UserGroupsProduction" data-style-code="BodyHeader"> <h3 class="heading heading-small-margin">Production Team</h3> </div> <div class="person alternative" href="#" target="_blank"> <a class="person-link" href="https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/290031" target="_blank"> <div class="image-container"> <img class="image" src="https://loop.frontiersin.org/images/profile/290031/240" alt="Michael Boitard"> </div> <div class="person-info"> <h4 class="heading">Michael Boitard</h4> <div class="person-title">Senior Product Specialist - Translations</div> </div> </a> <p class="person-bio"> Michael is from Paris, fascinated by nature’s evolution to overcome challenges. Following his PhD in Neurosciences, he used scientific writing, exhibitions and activities to inspire the public to learn more about threatened species. 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