Welcome to The Social Academic
Welcome to The Social Academic, my blog about online identity in the HigherEd world.
Check out this post to learn about the blog. What is a social academic?
And, get a full listing of posts.
Social Media Platforms for Academics, A Breakdown
I love how social media brings people together. Check out my guide to social media for academics, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and more.
Conference presentation? You need a website
A personal website is a great hub for anyone looking to share their work with the world. Whether you have a 1-page site with your bio and a headshot, or a more extensive portfolio of your research, a website is the answer.
Benefits of a Personal Academic Website
Personal websites are the most effective way to share your academic accomplishments. Let's talk about the benefits of a personal academic website.
It’s OK to take a break from social media
Taking a break from social media has so many benefits. And practically no consequences. This post is all about how it can help you.
Meet the Social Academics
Meet the Spring 2019 interviewees on The Social Academic: Leigh A. Hall, Greg Loring-Albright, Jazmine Benjamin, Echo Rivera, Daisy Shu, and Jessica Doble.
Do you enjoy social media?
This post is all about enjoying your time on social media. Academics and researchers are busy, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy your social media life.
A Chat with Jessica Doble
PhD candidate Jessica Doble researches fanfiction and online communities in popular culture media.
We chat about Instagram, Twitter, and having the feed you really want.
A Chat with Daisy Shu
I chat with Daisy Shu, a postdoc at Harvard's Schepens Eye Research Institute.
We talk about her journey to enjoying social media and the people who inspired her. Then, learn about her experience crowdfunding her PhD research!
You’ve written a book, now what? Social media
Whether you have a new book hitting stores, or are just starting on your manuscript, social media is the best way to get the word out there.
Let's talk about what you need before you share your new book on social media. Because the time to start talking is now.
A Chat with Jazmine Benjamin
I chat with Jazmine Benjamin, a Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD student at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
She's made great connections on social media. Learn about her research, and social media life!
A Chat with Dr. Echo Rivera
I chat with Dr. Echo Rivera, who helps academics and scientists communicate through presentations.
We talk about using Twitter all day, jumping into conversations, and more.
