Author: Jennifer van Alstyne
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Mindfulness for Your Life in Academia with Jennifer Askey
Faculty, are your actions and goals in alignment? Check-in with yourself in this interview with mindfulness coach, Dr. Jennifer Askey. What does it mean to be a mindful academic? Jennifer…
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Octopus researcher Meg Mindlin on science art and video for social media
This grad student livestreamed her thesis and created a platform for her research and science communication online. What’s it like to be an artist and scientist? Meg Mindlin studies octopuses,…
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Academic Entrepreneurship with Toyin Alli, PhD
More full-time academics have a business or side-hustle than I ever realized when I was in grad school. Dr. Toyin Alli helps faculty entrepreneurs make it work semester-round. Dr. Toyin…
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How to Be A Great Podcast Guest with Cheryl Lau
Podcast coach and producer, Cheryl Lau shares her top tips for being a guest on a podcast. Advice for first timers and podcast lovers alike. Academic voices should be heard.…
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Personal Websites for Academics and Scientists Livestream
Tips and advice about websites for academics from 3 experts who want to help you make your own website. A livestream for faculty, researchers, and grad students. The 2026 Contest…
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Be a Visible Expert with Dr Lily Rosewater of Pitch Science
Science communicator and website designer, Dr. Lily Rosewater, shares why you should have more visibility as a researcher. Dr Lily Rosewater designs websites, brand assets, and has a service for…
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What do you dream about for your online presence, academics?
Hopes and dreams are something you may have for your research, academics. But what about your online presence? Jennifer van Alstyne has advice for you. Let’s talk about dreams for…
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Your Digital and Analog Life with Jo Davis
Coloring book designer, writer, and creative, faculty member, Jo Davis shares her story with you. Faculty, do you use paper and pen? This interview touches on life offline too. As…
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Unfriending on Social Media Satire with Author, Sarah Layden
Don’t want to be friends with folks online who disagree with you? The ‘Unfriend Me Now’ social media trend may be for you. Sarah Layden joins me to talk about…
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Feel burned out? Ruth C. White, PhD on burn out for female academics
Faculty, you deserve wellbeing. Burnout coach, Dr. Ruth C. White is back to help you, especially if you’re experiencing burnout. We’re back with Dr. Ruth C. White to talk about…
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Storytelling for Scientists and the Researchers’ Writing Podcast with Dr. Anna Clemens
What does storytelling have to do with writing scientific articles? It helps especially when you want to be published in high-ranking journals. Plus, podcasting, with science writing coach, Dr. Anna…
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Photography, Hair, and Makeup: Visual Branding for Academics with Melissa McClure and Amanda Thorne
This interview is about photography, hair, makeup, and styling for a photo shoot. It can feel scary. When you have a photographer you feel comfortable with, it makes a world…
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Career Clarity for PhDs with Career Coach Dr. Jen Polk
Are you on the job market or seeking a new career? Professors and researchers, this interview with career coach, Dr. Jen Polk, is especially for academics considering leaving academia (or…
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19 Ideas for Your Online Presence That Are Not Social Media
Academics can enhance their online presence beyond social media. Here’s 19 effective ways to share your research and teaching online for professors and researchers.
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How faculty online presence can help your students
Professors, your online presence can be supportive for your students in many ways. Here’s 13 scenarios in which being intentional for your digital presence as an academic online can support…
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The Graphic History of Hip Hop with Walter Greason and Tim Fielder
Dr. Walter Greason and artist Tim Fielder discuss their impactful graphic novel, The Graphic History of Hip Hop, exploring its educational influence and unexpectedly widespread response from students around the…
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Author Websites with HR Hegnauer
How can we help new readers find your words? How can you help your book have a legacy? HR Hegnauer joins me for this featured interview. HR has designed 350+…
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When You Need An Online Presence Quick
When you need enhance your online presence quickly, academics should focus on updating your bio, profiles, and might consider professional support.
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Promoting Your Book Online for Academics Workshop
On April 12, 2025, join Dr. Sheena Howard and Jennifer van Alstyne for a workshop on how to share your academic book and research effectively online. Are you open to…
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Faculty Profile vs. LinkedIn Profile for Academics
When’s the last time you updated your faculty profile? Jennifer van Alstyne discusses tips for your professor or researcher profile, and why you may want a LinkedIn profile for academic…
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35 Page Ideas for Your Academic Personal Website
I hope the page ideas help you plan your personal academic website so it feels more like you. 35 ideas for what to share on your professor website.
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Social Media for Academics in 2025
13 thoughts on social media for faculty, researchers, and graduate students from Jennifer van Alstyne for The Social Academic. Resources to help with your social media presence as an academic…
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Website Design for Academics and Research Labs with Brittany Trinh
Brittany Trinh on research lab and research group websites. And, how her online presence has changed now that she’s back in grad school.
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Tips for Academics Attending and Presenting at Conferences
Enhance your online presence before, during, and after your academic presentation or speaking engagement. Ideas for engaging with people on social media and in person networking for professors and academics.
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Writing, Radical Imagination, and Social Justice with Anthology Editor Dr. Andrea Rexilius
Dr. Andrea Rexilius discusses her edited anthology, We Can See Into Another Place, highlighting its multi-genre approach to social justice. This anthology features faculty and writers from the Mile-High MFA…
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Attending A Virtual Event, Academics?
Are you presenting at a virtual conference or event? Academics, here’s how your online presence can support people at your virtual presentations. Invite opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and share your…
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Personal Academic Websites and Online Presence, A Live Q&A
Jennifer van Alstyne highlights the importance of building an online presence for academics, emphasizing personalized strategies for websites and social media. Confidence, connecting with others, and overcoming imposter syndrome are…
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Your Time Matters with Dr. Martha Kenney
How do you organize your time, academics? There’s never gonna be a period where like you’re 50% work and 50% life. So how do you balance it all? Dr. Martha…
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Speaking Out on Social Media with Dr. Monica Cox, Author of Never Defeated
What ways are you being silenced? Dr. Monica Cox calls for allies and accomplices to take a stand. Stop playing diversity. Speak up. Speak out. Be you. Introducing Dr. Monica…
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Your LinkedIn Profile for Professors and Academics
LinkedIn is a valuable platform for academics beyond job searching. It offers networking opportunities with colleagues, collaborators, research funders, and policymakers. A detailed profile and personalized connections enhance its effectiveness.…