STM thanks Ralph Youngen on his retirement 

Ralph Youngen, who spent 27 years at the American Chemical Society, retired last month. STM would like to take this opportunity to thank Ralph for his exceptional contributions to the scholarly publishing community—and to STeC in particular. 

Ralph has been a steady, vital force in scholarly infrastructure. As co-founder and chair of GetFTR, and as STeC chair, he brought the same qualities to every table: a level head, deep expertise, and a rare gift for moving groups toward consensus without fanfare. The initiatives he helped build will continue to benefit the community long after his retirement. 

“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Ralph over these years. His expansive knowledge, level-headed perspective, and clear guidance have made a real difference — and he shared all of that so generously.”  — Hylke Koers, CIO, STM Solutions 

STM extends its warmest thanks to Ralph for his leadership and his commitment to the kind of thoughtful, collaborative work that underpins a healthier research ecosystem. We wish him a rich and well-earned retirement.