New Journal Provides Career Advancing Platform for Teen Researchers

The new publication will follow the same rigorous standards as traditional academic journals, and will foster interdisciplinary dialog and thoughtful innovation among emerging changemakers.

New York, NY | January 13, 2025 – Convergence, a new peer reviewed journal launched today by Indigo Research and The New York Academy of Sciences, will provide a platform for aspiring students in the humanities and STEAM, to publish their own work across a variety of genres including academic research, essays and opinion pieces.

Convergence, published in partnership with The New York Academy of Sciences, was founded on the principle that fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation among emerging scholars will enable the development of future STEAM talent, crucial to solving global issues and advancing sustainable development. Convergence will also feature genres that allow students to express themselves to different audiences, building communication skills that are vital for building trust in science and experts in general.

As a double-blind peer-reviewed publication, Convergence will advance the most rigorous academic work produced by young scholars today. Its mission is to promote curiosity, critical thinking, and creative expression among the next generation of scholars and thinkers. Its rigorous standards are designed to ensure that all published research meets the highest standards of scientific inquiry, including ethical considerations, rigorous methodology, and appropriate data analysis techniques.

“The launch of this new journal is another step in the Academy’s mission to advance science by supporting and promoting diverse voices in the sciences,” said Meghan Groome, PhD, Senior Vice President, Education, The New York Academy of Sciences. “Our partnership with the Indigo Research team provides us with the perfect alliance to fulfill a critical need in professional development of young scientists.”

“Until now, the best and brightest high school students have lacked a venue to publish cross-disciplinary research that maintains the standards and practices of a professional academic journal,” said Gabe Gladstein, Founder of Indigo Research. “Working with thousands of these students over the past decade, I’ve seen the remarkable talent and innovation that exists globally in this age group. I’m proud that The New York Academy of Sciences is leading the charge to remove barriers, from age to institutional associations, that have limited access to publication and recognition for far too long. For students, the value of publishing in Convergence will be felt for years to come, activating and evidencing their intellectual curiosity and sparking an investigative passion that will last long into their careers.”

English-language submissions from students under 18 years of age are welcome on a rolling basis. Submissions may cover various disciplines, with particular interest in interdisciplinary work straddling both STEM and humanities topics. This includes Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Politics, Humanities, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, and Mathematics. Manuscripts should be between 5,000-10,000 words and formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style. Comprehensive submission requirements are detailed in the submission guidelines. 

Submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by an editorial board consisting of academic researchers who collectively share decades of experience in publishing and higher education. The editorial board will determine viability for peer review by experts in the related discipline of study. Authors who are selected to move forward with revisions will have one month to implement the recommendations made by the reviewers.

Accepted manuscripts will be copy edited and then reviewed as a complete issue by the editorial board prior to the publication of the journal. As with most academic publications, Convergence Journal has a table of submission fees which are waived in the case of financial need. More information may be found at: Convergence Journal.

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Indigo Research is the premier provider of academic research mentorship for students in high school and college. With a curriculum designed by graduates of Harvard and Oxford, Indigo Research pairs students with a professor, or PhD teaching fellow at a top university to provide one-on-one guidance as they produce exceptional, publishable research, nurturing their intellectual curiosity and enhancing their academic profile in preparation for college, graduate school, and beyond. Please visit us online at: Indigo Research.