Jennifer van Alstyne
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Set Up Your Personal Academic Website with Jennifer van Alstyne, Brittany Trinh, and Ian Li
Jennifer van Alstyne, Brittany Trinh, and Dr. Ian Li discuss creating personal academic websites, demoing Owlstown, and answering FAQs. Establish online presence through a simple, customizable website for professors.
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Get Your Research Funded with Dr. Julia Barzyk
Are you a wise investigator? As a PI, getting your research funded is a priority. Meet Dr. Julia Barzyk who is uncovering the hidden curriculum to getting funding for your…
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How To Make A Personal Academic Website
This step-by-step guide teaches you how to create an academic personal website. Professors, learn how to make your personal website a reality.
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Writing Your Book for Minoritized Women Academics with Jane Jones, PhD
Book coach Jane Jones on anxieties and struggles when writing your book. Your book is meaningful and you want to see it out in the world. Authors, this interview is…
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Sharing Your Book On Social Media for Professors
Jennifer van Alstyne talks strategies for academic authors to effectively share their books on social media. You can increase visibility for your book or monograph online with social media for…
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How I Got Started Helping Professors With Their Online Presence
Jennifer van Alstyne opens up about why she started her company, The Academic Designer LLC. And, how social media has impacted her life most.
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7 Lessons for Academics Who Want to Use Social Media
What can academics learn about social media from reality TV? Jennifer talks about the new season of The Circle Netflix, sharing 7 tips to inspire professors for the new year.
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LinkedIn for PhDs with Dr. Gertrude Nonterah of The Bold PhD
How can PhDs use LinkedIn to invite opportunity for themselves? Dr. Gertrude Nonterah is a LinkedIn expert. Learn how opening up about her struggle to find a job with a…
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Author Linda More on Attribution and Feeling Comfortable Talking About Your Book
Author Linda Moore talks about her new book Attribution (2022) about a PhD student named Cate who finds a mysterious painting in her university’s basement. We dive into how to…
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Winners of the 2022 Best Personal Academic Websites Contest
Announcing the winners of the 2022 Best Personal Academic Websites Contest! View examples of personal academic websites.
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A Common Mistake Academics Make With Their Personal Websites
This common mistake may be hurting your Google Search results. Is your personal academic website showing up on the 1st page when someone searches your name?
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3 Ways To Take New Photos For Your Website
What’s the best way to take new photos for your website? Here are 3 options for you.
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How to Get Media Attention For Your Research With Dr. Sheena Howard
How can academics get publicity and media attention for their work? Plus, what to charge for speaking engagements. Meet Dr. Sheena Howard.
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Podcasting with Allanté Whitmore, PhD of Blk + In Grad School
Allanté Whitmore started her podcast Blk + In Grad School on an air mattress with her cell phone. Looking forward to a new season of motivation and inspiration for grad…
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What Are Informational Interviews? With Jennifer Polk, PhD
Informational interviews can help you get from PhD to Life. Meet career coach Dr. Jen Polk who joins me to talk about info interviews and networking.
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Grad School with Dr. Toyin Alli of The Academic Society
Toyin Alli, PhD helps student succeed in grad school at The Academic Society LLC. She’s a math lecturer who helps students survive grad school! We talk about her book, YouTube,…
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Academic Writing and Finding Community Online with Dr. Lisa Munro
Dr. Lisa Munro talks about how to kickstart your journal article. Did you know she has a private community for academic writers on Mighty Networks?
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Successes and Setbacks of Social Media Cheyenne Seymour, EdD
Cheyenne Seymour, EdD joins me to talk about her book Successes and Setbacks of Social Media: Impact on Academic Life.
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Racism in Education in New Jersey with Walter D. Greason, PhD
Walter Greason, PhD returns to talk about racism in education in New Jersey, the January 6th insurrection, and the upcoming Black Panther movie.
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Dan Marrable of Forumm Helps Academics with Digital Media and Technology
Did you attend a virtual event or conference during the pandemic? Meet Dan Marrable, founder of 448 Studio. We talk about digital media, events, and educational technology advancements.
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Professor Chinasa Elue on Grief, Trauma, and Talking About Loss Online
How do you talk about grief and loss online? Chinasa Elue, PhD opens up about the death of her mom, and the research she’s doing to help leaders move forward…
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How to Update Your Outdated Faculty Website
Is your website old or outdated? Here’s how to get started updating your personal website.
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Graphical Abstracts and Animations To Share Your Science Online with Dr. Tullio Rossi
Tullio Rossi, PhD helps scientists share their research with visuals Dr. Tullio Rossi is a marine biologist turned entrepreneur helping scientists around the world share their research. Tullio found that…
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Your Personal Website Can Grow Over Time with Jane CoomberSewell
Your personal website can adapt to meet your needs as they change over time. Hear from recent PhD Jane CoomberSewell on how her website redesign is going.
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Gift Guide for Professors, Researchers, and Grad Students in 2025
Discover 26 gift ideas for academics like you. This is the ultimate gift guide for professors and scientists like you.
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RJ Thompson is a Professor and Digital Marketer in Higher Education
RJ Thompson, MFA is a digital marketer and a professor in Higher Education. Learn how to get better students and what it’s like to collaborate with university communications to promote…
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Public Speaking and How to Talk About Your Research with Neil Thompson
Neil Thompson of Teach the Geek to Speak joins me to talk about public speaking. Why is it important to talk about your research? You may be communicating with more…
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Website Hosts for Faculty, Scientists, and Grad Students
What is a website host? And, how do you choose one for your personal academic website?
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7 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Graduate Students
LinkedIn is the best social media platform for graduate students. Get my top 8 tips for your LinkedIn profile!
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What Is SEO for Scientists? Search Engine Optimization with Patrick Wareing
Patrick Wareing discusses the SEO for scientists and academics. You can enhance your online visibility and manage your research presence with search engine optimization on your personal academic website or…