Resources for Grad Students
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Research Communications and Slide Design with Dr. Echo Rivera
Communicate your research through data visualization and presentations. Learn how to create highly engaging slides for your research (or have them created for you) with Echo Rivera, PhD. In this…
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Ways Your Story Changes When You Leave Academia with Dr. Paulina Cossette and Dr. Jen Polk
Whether you plan to leave academia, are nearing retirement, or are considering consulting on the side, this conversation is a refreshing take on how telling your story may shift with…
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Types of academic online presence
I was on a networking call with a future podcast guest the other day. It had been over a year since we caught up. She’s a cool Marketing Strategist in…
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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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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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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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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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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 and 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How to Update Your Social Media Profile for Academics in 10 Steps
You should update your social media profiles 1-2x per year. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help.
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LinkedIn for Grad Students with Sammie Walker Herrera
LinkedIn is awesome for grad students. It’s a great way to manage your online presence and network. It’s important when job searching. Join me for this live conversation with Sammie…
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Is Social Media Consuming Your Life? Let’s Talk About Digital Wellbeing
Do you feel like social media is consuming your life? Hear from academics like you. And, get tips to spend less time on social media.
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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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Dark Secrets of Academia and PhD Tips from Eleni Routoula
Dr. Eleni Routoula joins me live to talk about some of the dark secrets of academia. Eleni says “…I posted a tweet about academic supervisors and I got inspired to…
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A 1-Page Academic Personal Website Should Include These 6 Things
The simplest website structure for academics is a 1-page personal website. Learn what’s needed on your website and how to get started.
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What Is Networking? With Career Coach Dr. Jennifer Polk
Join me and Jennifer Polk, PhD for a LIVE conversation about networking for academics. We’re going to be talking about how to network. Dr. Polk will share some common networking…