BioEndeavor’s Journal: The International Journal of Social Good and Innovation for Youth

Where Purposeful Learning and Teen Future Readiness Meet

“STEM opportunities, as provided through this journal, challenge the status quo by opening doors and breaking down walls. It is a call to action: to democratize science and ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the chance to participate. This journal is designed to be a launchpad for student research, a place where young scientists can publish their findings, share their insights, and connect with a broader community. By providing access to publication and mentorship, the journal helps students navigate the often-intimidating world of academic science. It recognizes that brilliance isn’t confined to elite institutions or expensive labs - it can be found in classrooms, garages, and even kitchen tables.  All it needs is a platform.”

Imran Allarakhia, Senior Editor, International Journal of Social Good and Innovation.

Our world is rapidly changing, increasingly shaped by climate change, the emergence of artificial intelligence, public health challenges, economic challenges, and technological disruption. BioEndeavor’s International Journal of Social Good and Innovation for Youth (IJSGI) was created in response to this reality – to empower middle and high school student voices in the search for solutions. Our first issue stands as a compelling example of how teens can engage deeply with STEAM disciplines and evaluate the challenges they are facing as well as the courageous leadership required to find inclusive solutions.

At its core, the BioEndeavor journal is built on the belief that science and innovation belong to everyone. Too often, access to research, publication, and academic discourse is limited by gatekeeping, funding, or lack of exposure. The International Journal of Social Good and Innovation for Youth (IJSGI) challenges this status quo by democratizing scientific inquiry and providing teens with a credible space to publish original research, thoughtful analysis, and solutions to real-world problems. The journal’s editorial board consists of teens who guide the creation of each issue and support their peers through the publishing process. The journal is freely open to all students as a platform to share and promote their vision for using STEAM for Good.

The inaugural issue reflects BioEndeavor’s commitment to purposeful learning - learning that encourages students to ask meaningful questions: What problems matter to me? How can my skills contribute to social good? What role can I play in shaping the future? Teen contributors explore topics ranging from clean water innovation and climate resilience to AI ethics, mental health, and inclusive education.

What makes BioEndeavor’s journal distinct is its emphasis on youth voices paired with academic rigor. Students are supported through mentorship from academics, learning how to frame research questions, analyze evidence, and communicate ideas responsibly. The result is work that mirrors post-secondary scholarship while remaining focused on the thoughts and concerns of middle and high school students.

The first issue also highlights a critical theme running throughout BioEndeavor’s curriculum – moving beyond teen apathy. Several pieces address the growing sense of disengagement many teens feel when education lacks relevance or purpose. By connecting STEAM learning to social impact, entrepreneurship, and community problem-solving, the journal shows how education can reawaken curiosity, agency, and motivation. In this respect, teens are encouraged to become contributors and changemakers.

Equity and inclusion are central to IJSGI’s mission. The journal actively creates space for diverse voices, recognizing that innovation thrives when different perspectives are welcomed. The journal affirms that brilliance is not confined to elite labs or institutions. As the first issue powerfully demonstrates, meaningful ideas can emerge anywhere when young people are trusted and supported.

Ultimately, BioEndeavor’s journal is more than a publication - it is a launchpad. It prepares teens for future academic pathways, research opportunities, and careers in STEAM while helping them develop critical life skills such as systems thinking, ethical leadership, empathy, collaboration, and communication, and an appreciation of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Students from across the world and the BioEndeavor Future Ready Teen Accelerator are invited to contribute their vision to the BioEndeavor International Journal of Social Good and Innovation. Accepted contributions include research papers, review articles, op-eds focused on science, technology, the arts and their role in solving the U.N. Sustainable Development.

Topic suggestions include:  ​

• Youth leadership in solving global wicked problems

• Exploring the changing world of medicine

• Achieving equity through technological innovation

• Climate action and climate tech/green innovation

• AI for Good

• Tech for Good and the ethical responsibilities of innovators

• The critical role of the arts in solving wicked problems

• The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and their connection to STEM

  
  

Learn more at: https://www.bioendeavor.net/ijsgi Contact us at info@bioendeavor.net to learn how to contribute to our next issue and for educators, how to connect your curriculum to building STEAM literacy and communication skills.

The next issue to be published in February 2026 will focus on Health Innovation featuring articles on: The impact of social media on teen mental health including student voices

Caregiving robotics and the role of AI in medicine

Patient facing health technology Patient and caregiving stories Migration, refugees, and healthcare access Biophilic design in healthcare spaces