Articles – Youth Innovation Journal
The Youth Innovation Journal is a student-led platform for bold invention, design thinking, and STEM innovation. We publish rigorous work at every stage of development, because the future belongs to those brave enough to document their process.
Summer 2026
TENDER · YIJ–2026–0005S · July 2026
TENDER: A Conceptual Tethered-Probe System for Localized Remediation of Coastal Acidification Events
FORCE · YIJ–2026–0004S · June 2026
FORCE: A Conceptual Multi-Function Robotic Platform for Construction Site Safety and Operations
Fall 2025
BALANCE · YIJ–2025–0003F · October 2025
BALANCE: A Nonbinary Approach to Biomechanical Assistive Legs for Diverse Mobility Needs
SHIELD · YIJ–2025–0002F · October 2025
SHIELD: An Efficient Micro-Agriculture System for Cruciferous Crops Promoting Polyculture
CORALS · YIJ–2025–0001F · October 2025
CORALS: Autonomous Underwater Drone for Oxybenzone Removal to Protect Coral Reefs