Category: Social Media for Academics
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Writer Steven Dunn Talks Facebook and Community
Novelist Steven Dunn joins me to talk about writing, Facebook, and being yourself online: “Facebook is my playtime.”
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Dealing with Negative Reactions on Social Media for Academics: When Your Post Goes Wrong
A common fear or anxiety academics have about Twitter is that someone will have have a strong negative reaction to something you share. The extreme version of that fear: What…
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Fear of Judgement on Social Media with Cheryl Lau
A YouTube Live with branding expert Cheryl Lau. We’re talking about how to overcome your fear of showing up online to share your work. We’re getting into the fear of…
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How to Stop Procrastinating on Social Media with Life Coach Dr. Caitlin Faas
Life coach Caitlin Faas, PhD joins me to talk about why we procrastinate on social media. Do you use social media to put off your work? Are you spending too…
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Ruth C. White on YouTube and Being on TV
Ruth C. White, PhD joined YouTube with the goal of getting on TV. Her 1st YouTube video landed her on The Today Show, and she’s booked recurring TV spots since.…
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Connect through Direct Messaging on Social Media
Direct messages are a great way to have conversations. And that means they’re my favorite way to network. Echo Rivera, PhD and I talk direct messages and social media for…
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Social Media Tips for the Job Market
Check out my top tips for your social media profiles when you’re on the job market. I go in-depth into LinkedIn and Twitter for jobseekers.
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Likes and Retweets Are Endorsements on Social Media
Ever see the disclaimer “Likes and retweets are not endorsements”? Let’s talk about what people think it means, the true effects of sharing on social media, and what to add…
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Social Media Tips: 7 Questions for Setting Thoughtful Goals
What should I consider if I want to be more active on social media as a professor? Faculty, if you want to be intentional about how you show up online,…
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LinkedIn as Networking Platform for Faculty and Researchers
LinkedIn is the top platform I recommend for grad students, faculty and researchers because it’s all about connecting and building a network. Learn why and get 7 exclusive tips for…
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Melanie Bruce of The Leveraged PhD Talks Instagram
Melanie Bruce wears many hats as a marketing professor and as an entrepreneur with multiple businesses. In the final academic interview of 2019, we chat about why that balance works…
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How Academics Can Use Instagram to Build Community
Let’s talk about how you can use Instagram to network and find your academic community. Learn how to find people with similar interests. And about the interactive things you can…
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Social Media Platforms for Academics, A Breakdown of the Networks
Check out my guide to social media for professors, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok, and Threads.
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It’s OK to Take a Break from Social Media and How to Detox
Taking a break from social media has so many benefits. And practically no consequences. This post is all about how it can help you.
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Meet the Social Academics, My Interview Guests of 2019
Meet the interview features of 2019: Leigh A. Hall, Greg Loring-Albright, Jazmine Benjamin, Echo Rivera, Daisy Shu, and Jessica Doble, Sophie Arthur, Walter D. Greason, Tomi Oluwasanmi, Lauren Smart, Norman…
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Enjoy Social Media? I Asked Academic Twitter Here’s What You Said
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.
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Postdoc Daisy Shu Talks Science Communication on Instagram
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…
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How to talk about your new book on 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…
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PhD Student Jazmine Benjamin Talks Community on Twitter
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…
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Share your Talk or Conference Presentation on Social Media
Every presentation or talk you give is a chance to make an impact. Let’s talk talk about the benefits of announcing your talk on social media.
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Share Your Academic Writing on Social Media with Process Writing
Academic writing takes a long time. Peer review is slow. That’s why it’s so important to start talking about your project now.
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New to Social Media? Find Your Scholarly Network with These Tips
People tell you to join Twitter for the conversation, or connect on Facebook. Once you get there, what’s the best way to ensure you have a good time? Social media…
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Let’s Bust 3 Myths About Social Media for Academics
Studies of “documented the exacting nature of self-promotion,” but the reality is, most researchers and academics are missing out by not connecting with a huge potential audience on social media.…
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A Guide to Instagram for Academics
Researchers and scholars are turning to Instagram to share their work because it has more active users, and can capture the attention of both experts and non-experts. So, what do…
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A Guide to X for Academics
Get my top tips for professors on Twitter. Learn about how I joined Twitter, and why you should consider it too.