We are thrilled to announce that the Journals Academy is back for the third consecutive year in 2025! An insightful virtual training series designed to equip new and aspiring professionals in the scholarly journals publishing industry. The 2025 edition will offer attendees a deep dive into journal publishing and three interactive, expert-led sessions on November 18, December 2, and December 9, 2025.
Essential Training for Early and Mid-Career Professionals
This comprehensive training program covers both publishing fundamentals and current industry challenges, providing participants with a thorough understanding of how journals operate. Attendees will learn to solve problems effectively, build stronger cross-functional relationships, and identify potential career opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
Program Overview and Session Details
November 18, 2025 – Session 1: The Business of Scholarly Publishing
- Welcome and Opening Remarks: Jeff Mahony (American Academy of Pediatrics), Rebecca McLeod (Harvard Data Science Review/SSP President)
- Journal Business Models: Dana Compton (ASCE), Sarah McCormack (ASN), Jonathan Collin (Springer Nature)
- Journal Finances: Understanding the Value to Your Organization: Cason Lynley (Duke University Press)
December 2, 2025 – Session 2: Key Components of Scholarly Publishing
- Editorial and Production: Midori Bauer (PNAS), Minu Thickitt (AATS)
- Journals Marketing: Amanda Rogers (BioOne)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Steph Pollock (APA), Carah Naseem (Rutgers University Press)
December 9, 2025 – Session 3:
- Data and Decision Making: Daniel Farrar (Oxford University Press)
- Hot Topics in Publishing – AI in Authoring: Avi Staiman
- Hot Topics in Publishing – AI in Peer Review: Sara Kate Heukerott
- Closing Remarks: Damita Snow (ASCE and SSP President-Elect)
Why Attend?
- A comprehensive overview of journals publishing
- 3 interactive live Zoom sessions with 9 hours total of training content
- The chance to engage with experts, ask questions, and network with peers
- A digital badge for your LinkedIn profile
Don’t miss the chance to learn the fundamentals of journals and grow your career in scholarly publishing—register today before spots are full!
