Calling all STM Publishers and Industry Associations 

Are you making an impact?  

Today’s researchers recognise the importance of science and research in addressing the critical challenges facing our society. However, despite this awareness, progress on issues such as climate change and equality remains slow, even as the urgency increases. Academic publishers have a pivotal role to play in fostering social responsibility within their own organisations and advocating for sustainability, thereby enhancing the connection between research and society. 

In 23 April 2024, STM will host a Societal Impact Day in Washington DC — a satellite event happening the day before the STM US Annual Conference — exploring research's societal impact and the role of academic publishing in shaping a sustainable future. We know STM members and industry associations are already doing great work in this area and would love to hear about it! 

Share your success story: 

If you have spearheaded a project or initiative with a focus on sustainability, one that has amplified the impact of research in society or improved the sustainability of your organisation or sector, submit your case study and let us celebrate the strides you've made in creating a positive and lasting influence. 

The top 3 winners, as selected by STM’s Social Responsibility Committee, will be invited to present their initiative as part of an Inspiring Stories panel during STM’s Societal Impact event on 23 April in Washington. 

For the top three selected case studies… 

• Stage time: be part of an Inspiring Stories panel at STM’s Societal Impact event on 23 April in Washington  
• 1 x comp registration to either the STM US conference, or the STM Frankfurt conference and dinner. 

Process at-a-glance 

• You are invited to submit a case study to STM via the form below by end of day  19th February 2024. 
• STM’s Social Responsibility Committee will review submissions by end of day  5th March, 3 winners will be selected to participate in an Inspiring Stories panel during our Societal Impact Day. 
• STM will confirm the 3 winners by 8th March
• STM will need confirmation from the 3 winners that they can attend by  11th March
• Winners announced/formally and added to event webpage by  15th March   

How to participate 

• Please submit your case study using the below submission form by  19th February 

• N.B ** When submitting a case study, you commit to being able to send one representative (if selected) to the STM Societal Impact day on 23 April.  
• Registration to the event will be covered for one representative of the winning case studies. 1 rep per winning case study.  
• Participants will need to arrange and cover their own travel expenses.
• This friendly competition is open to all prospective attendees, whether or not you are currently a member of STM and/or an STM committee... we want to hear your story! 
• Questions? Email  Jo Dinnage, dinnage@stm-assoc.org 

 Case study application form

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Selection Criteria 
The STM Social Responsibility Committee will review submissions and select presenters based on the following criteria: 

• Impact — potential reach and impact in advancing trusted research and scholarly communication  
• The creativity of concept — bold, innovative ideation 
• Adaptability — potential for the concept to be integrated by academic publishers and relevant stakeholders 

Please note: The STM SRC committee  will make selections based on its own discretion using the criteria above. Explanations are not owed to submitters.