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Berkeley Scientific Journal

The Berkeley Scientific Journal is the undergraduate science journal of the University of California, Berkeley. Every semester, our undergraduate staff publishes independent research done by undergraduates at UC Berkeley, interviews with faculty around the world, and articles on current issues in science. All research papers are faculty-reviewed, and all interviews are conducted by the staff. The initial purpose of the journal was to provide an official forum through which Berkeley undergraduates could publish their independent research. But since its start in 1996, it has expanded to give the Berkeley scientific community a more in-depth understanding of itself, a broader understanding of how events here at Berkeley affect the world, and vice versa. The focus of the journal is broad, spanning scientific disciplines from ecology to engineering, from astronomy to biochemistry. Our intended audience includes, but is not limited to, UC Berkeley students, faculty, and the surrounding community. Although our published material is primarily related to the campus, many research papers include work done far off campus, and our interviews showcase research that carries implications across the globe.

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