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Your story
belongs here.

The Catalyst is Washington D.C.'s premier student-run STEM magazine — and we're looking for bold voices to help shape what science storytelling looks like next.

Both routes read by editors within a week.
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Why Catalyst

More than a byline.

Joining The Catalyst means real work, real readers, and real growth — not just another club to list on your résumé.

01
Published work, real audiences
Your articles, essays, and features reach real readers across D.C.'s top universities — not a class assignment nobody sees.
02
Cross-campus community
Connect with passionate students from GW, Georgetown, Howard, American, and more — a network that extends well past graduation.
03
Portfolio-worthy experience
Every piece you write, edit, or design is a tangible asset for graduate school, jobs, and grants — with editorial mentorship along the way.
04
Editorial freedom
Pitch the stories you care about. No corporate gatekeepers — just a collaborative editorial process that trusts your curiosity and voice.
05
Work on real impact
STEM journalism shapes how the public understands science. At Catalyst, your work contributes to an informed, scientifically literate D.C.
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Your work, your credit
Every contributor is credited by name. Your contributions are yours — we're here to amplify your voice, not absorb it.

Open Roles

Find your place on the team.

Whether you write, design, or organize — there's a role shaped around what you do best.

Get Involved

Ready to contribute?

Pick the path that fits — we'll take it from there. Both are read by editors, never by an algorithm.

Submit an article or opinion.

Have a story to tell? A perspective that needs a platform? Send us your pitch — our editors read every one.

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Join the team.

We're building something worth being part of. If you're passionate about STEM and great writing, we want to hear from you.

Open roles Writer, Editor, Designer, Operations, Campus Ambassador
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