Established 1996 · University of California, Berkeley
Undergraduate science, published in full.
The Berkeley Scientific Journal publishes independent research by Berkeley undergraduates, interviews with faculty, and features on current issues in science — a new issue every semester for nearly three decades.
What we publish
Five departments, one issue.
Features
Long-form writing on current issues and developments across the sciences, written for a general audience.
Interviews
In-depth conversations with Berkeley faculty and researchers about their work. All interviews are conducted by the staff.
Research
Independent research by Berkeley undergraduates, reviewed by faculty before publication.
Blog
Shorter pieces and commentary on science and science policy, published online between print issues.
Design
Layout and typesetting for every issue, in print and as a digital edition.
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Write for the next issue.
Staff writers, interviewers, research editors, and designers join each semester through BSJ's DeCal. Undergraduate research submissions are open year-round.