(Mclean, VA) — GeoScienceWorld (GSW), an essential online resource for peer-reviewed geoscience content, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services. Hudson brings over two decades of experience in nonprofit scientific publishing to this strategic leadership role.
In his new position, Hudson will lead GSW’s Publishing and Publisher Services division, developing and implementing strategies to advance and serve society partners while maintaining the highest standards of publishing integrity. He will oversee GSW-published journals including Lithosphere and GeoArabia, while managing crucial partnerships with society publishers.
Hudson joins GSW following an impressive career that includes fifteen years with the Geological Society of America and four years as the director of publications, communications, and marketing at the Entomological Society of America. His extensive background in content migrations, digitization projects, and journal launches aligns perfectly with GSW’s mission to advance digital geoscience resources.
“Matt’s deep understanding of society publishing and his proven track record in strategic leadership make him an ideal choice for this role,” said Phoebe McMellon, GeoScienceWorld CEO. “His previous experience serving on our board of directors, combined with his presidency of the Geoscience Information Society, provides him with unique insights into our organization and the broader geoscience community.”
“GSW plays a vital role in advancing independent publishing and the dissemination of geoscience research,” said Hudson. “Having served on the board of directors previously, I am especially honored to be joining the organization to build upon its success by pursuing innovative strategic growth opportunities for the benefit of the earth and geosciences community and its stakeholder partners.”
Hudson holds a bachelor’s degree in English and environmental science from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s of fine arts in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
About GeoScienceWorld
GeoScienceWorld (GSW) is an essential online resource for researchers and institutions that rely on high-quality, peer-reviewed geoscience content, such as scholarly journals and eBooks. As a mission-driven nonprofit, GSW is passionate about promoting the Earth Sciences and highlighting the impact geoscience research has on reaching worldwide sustainability goals.