November 24, 2025, 12-1pm EST.  
Hosted by Canadian Science Publishing in partnership with the Canadian Association of Research Administrators 

This webinar is designed for research administrators who play a key role in helping researchers navigate the scholarly publishing landscape, particularly in the context of open science. The Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) team will demystify the scholarly publishing process by discussing peer review and editorial workflows, sharing a primer on open science practices, and talking through open access and data requirements as they relate to the Canadian Tri-Agency open access and data policies. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies to help their researchers publish successfully and maximize the impact of their work.
Presented by: Michael R. Donaldson and Josephine E. Sciortino

Michael R. Donaldson is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Canadian Science Publishing. Over the past decade, he has held roles spanning content development, editorial leadership, open science, and strategic partnerships. In his current position, he is responsible for advancing open science and forging collaborations that strengthen equity, sustainability, and global participation in open access. Michael is active in national and international conversations on open science, collaborating and serving on advisory boards and committees with organizations including Coalition Publica, the Directory of Open Access Journals, and the Canadian Association of Learned Journals.


Josephine E. Sciortino is Editorial Director at Canadian Science Publishing, where she manages a team of journal development specialists to grow journals in the Life Sciences and Agricultural disciplines. She is also Chair of the Education Committee at the Council of Science Editors. In 2019, she received a Master’s Degree in Professional Studies, focusing on Publishing at George Washington University. She has worked in scholarly publishing for over 25 years with various biomedical societies in the management of their specialty journals, including the Canadian Urological Association Journal (as the inaugural managing editor) and the Canadian Medical Association Journal. She also is an active volunteer at her local library and literacy group in Montreal, Canada.

Event Date: 24 Nov 2025 | City: | Venue: Online