IMPACT SCHOLAR COMMUNITY

A community for early-career research scholars who want to connect research to impact. The community is supported by the Academy of Management (AOM) and hosted by the Organization and the Natural Environment AOM division.

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WELCOME

We started this community in April 2020 with a simple goal: to connect early-career scholars who care deeply about making a real-world difference through their research. We define impact in two ways: when our research changes how organizations and decision-makers think and act, and when we use our role as academics to foster positive change beyond our immediate research findings.

If you think that research should shape how organizations and decision-makers think and act and that scholars can be agents of positive change—you are in the right place. We know it is often said to wait until after tenure to focus on impact, but we believe building the skills and mindset for impact should start now.

This is a space for conversation, support, and shared learning. Together, we explore what it really means to do impactful research, how to navigate the challenges, and how to bring our work into the world in meaningful ways.

ISC

Mentorship Program

Now in its third year, the ISC Mentorship Program supports early-career researchers interested in advancing the impact of their work. Each year, 12–14 mentees are selected to take part in a one-year mentorship experience, guided by 15 senior scholars who are recognized leaders in the field.

The program is designed to foster meaningful connections, professional development, and a deeper understanding of research impact.

Learn more about the program

ORGANIZING TEAM

SYLVIA GREWATSCH

Associate Professor of Strategy
(Brock University)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri, Feb 13
Engage with the Public: Connect with Communities that Benefit from your Research
Virtual Event (Zoom)
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Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EST
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Please join us for our next event, which is designed for early-career researchers looking to meaningfully engage with the public through public communications. Guests are Andrew Crane (University of Bath), Carmen Quinonez (University of Michigan), and Jamie Gloor (St. Gallen University).
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Fri, Apr 17
Teach for Impact: Leverage Pedagogy and Mentorship to Drive Local Change
Virtual Event (Zoom)
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Apr 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDT
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Please join us for our next event, which is designed for early-career researchers interested in impactful teaching and mentorship. Guests are Kam Phung (Simon Fraser University), Kate Odziemkowska (University of Toronto), and Steve Kennedy (Erasmus University).
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Thu, Jun 11
Shape the Future: Identify Emerging Challenges and Address them through Responsive Research
Virtual Event (Zoom)
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Jun 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Please join us for our next event, which is designed for early-career researchers interested in addressing emerging and evolving societal issues. Guests are Ali Aslan Gümüsay (University of Munich), Grace Augustine (University of Bath), and Oana Branzei (Western University).
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