Journal of Science Policy & Governance Announces New Editorial Leadership

New Editorial Leadership Ready to Lead  JSPG into Next Decade of Science Policy Publishing

Washington, DC (June 23, 2021) —  The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) has selected new leadership to manage the Editorial Board. On June 1, Rosie Dutt began her tenure as the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the JSPG, kicking off a month of editorial transitions for the journal.

“I look forward to leading the JSPG editorial process as Editor-in-Chief,” said Dutt, “and continue to ensure that the journal remains a platform for the next generation of science policy leaders to publish their research and enrich their writing credentials through contributing to science, technology, policy and governance.”

Dutt succeeded Christian H. Ross, whom she previously worked alongside as Assistant EIC. “I am grateful to Christian for all he has done for JSPG and the strong editorial leadership he demonstrated during his tenure as EIC,” said Dutt. “I truly learnt a lot from working alongside him.” During her 2 years tenure as Assistant EIC, Dutt has worked on 6 standard issues, which included the largest journal issue in JSPG’s history, published in September 2020 in partnership with the AAAS Science & Technology Fellowships Program (STPF).​

Former EIC, Christian H. Ross

In addition to her role at JSPG, Dutt is currently a doctoral student in the bioimaging science program at Washington University in St. Louis, and is involved with numerous policy organizations in the United States. She is also heavily involved with science communication and has an interest in developing tools to make science more accessible to the general public.

Current Associate Editor, Ben Wolfson is set to fill Dutt’s prior position as Assistant EIC. Wolfson is a postdoctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a doctorate in molecular medicine with a focus in cancer biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore.

Andy Sanchez will transition from Associate Editor into the new role of Junior Assistant EIC for Special Editions, under the supervision of Maddy Jennewein. Sanchez is a doctoral student in chemical and biomolecular engineering at Cornell University.

Maddy Jennewein, current Assistant EIC of Special Editions, will step down from JSPG in August. Jennewein oversaw the editorial process during a significant expansion of the journal’s special issues which allowed authors to focus on central themes. This includes our recent Special Issue on Climate Change Solutions in partnership with the UK Science and Innovation Network and the upcoming publication of 2021 International Science Policy Memo Competition with the National Science Policy Network.

Outgoing AEIC, Special Editions, Maddy Jennewein

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“I look forward to working with Rosie Dutt in her new role as EIC, and to welcoming Ben Wolfson and Andy Sanchez to the editorial leadership team. I know that we will be able to take JSPG to the next level and continue to elevate our impact in science policy with such a talented group,” said Adriana Bankston who recently assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer & Managing Publisher of JSPG. “I also want to thank Christian Ross for his leadership of the editorial process, and Maddy Jennewein for their work on our special issues in the past several years. Their talents and vision will be truly missed, and I’m grateful for their dedication to the journal.”

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About JSPG

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance is an open-access peer-reviewed publication dedicated to elevating students, post-docs, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy and governance debate worldwide. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy. Visit sciencepolicyjournal.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolJournal to learn more.