Interactions

​Authors of journal articles generally aim to educate an audience made up of people already in their field. But what can researchers do to inspire new scientists—particularly kids? That’s where Frontiers for Young Minds comes in. Frontiers for Young Minds publishes journals with articles written by experts and then edited by kids, for kids.

Under the guidance of science mentors, young people between the ages of 8 and 15 review articles and advise the authors on how to make the materials more accessible to members of young age groups. Frontiers for Young Minds not only involves young people directly in the scientific process, but it also produces resources that can be used for instruction, enrichment, and informal learning.

Authors can submit one of two types of articles. Core Concept articles explain fundamental ideas from a given field and synthesize them for younger audiences. New Discovery articles take existing journal articles and translate them into language that younger audiences can comprehend.

Expose young people to the work you do in molecular plant-microbe interactions by getting involved with Frontiers for Young Minds! Visit Frontiers for Young Minds online, and check out the author guidelines. If you have any questions, contact Frontiers for Young Minds or Dennis Halterman.