CESJDS BOHR FRANKLIN SCIENCE JOURNAL

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Showcasing Student Voices in Science Since 2017

Founded in 2017 by Abbie Svoysky, Ezra Loeb, and Noa Schisterman, the Bohr Franklin provides an opportunity to showcase the scientific talents of the students of the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day school. As an inclusive journal, Bohr-Franklin seeks all types of scientific work from CESJDS students of all ages. Biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are among the fields represented by our students' diverse interests. From lab reports and current events to independent research projects and codes, Bohr-Franklin presents a variety of students' scientific work in order to promote the maximum inquiry, learning, and growth in our community. The journal further offers our team of dedicated student editors and peer reviewers the opportunity to delve into the scientific process while learning about scientific publications.

“Bohr Franklin [seeks] to promote the maximum inquiry, learning, and growth in our community”

The Bohr-Franklin Science Journal is named after two exceptional Jewish scientists, Niels Bohr (1885-1962) and Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), who are known for their significant contributions to their respective fields of physics and biology. Bohr, a physicist, introduced the Bohr model of the atom, which revolutionized humanity’s understanding of atomic behavior and played a crucial role in the development of modern physics. In 1922, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his exceptional work. Franklin, a chemist and X-ray crystallographer, discovered the double-helical shape of DNA using X-ray crystallography, an incredibly important discovery. Her work was central in the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, and viruses.