The Social Academic | Online Presence for Professors with Jennifer van Alstyne
Jennifer van Alstyne
I'm Jennifer van Alstyne, host of The Social Academic podcast, about online presence for professors. Interviews and advice about websites, social media, and your digital image. This is a podcast for faculty, researchers, scientists, and graduate students like you. Find text-only resources on The Social Academic blog https://TheSocialAcademic.com/blog/
I help professors with done-for-you support at The Academic Designer LLC. Let's work together on your personal academic website, social media strategy, and done-for-you bio writing. http://TheAcademicDesigner.com/services/
I help professors with done-for-you support at The Academic Designer LLC. Let's work together on your personal academic website, social media strategy, and done-for-you bio writing. http://TheAcademicDesigner.com/services/
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May 22, 2024 • 32min
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. It's a good investment of time for academics.
Mar 26, 2024 • 37min
Dr. Carlotta Berry on Diversity in STEM and Online Presence
Carlotta Berry, PhD a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Robotics and owner of NoireSTEMinist, is dedicated to diversifying STEM through her Black STEM romance novels and extensive online presence. She creates her own GIFs, uses AI art to create visual representations for black and brown girls playing with robots, has websites, and is on social media.
Feb 28, 2024 • 22min
Research Lab Websites, a Guide for Academics and Scientists
What should go on my research lab website? Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer van Alstyne. Welcome to The Social Academic, my blog/podcast about managing your online presence in academia.Today I want to talk about what is a research lab website? And, why should I have one?
Feb 1, 2024 • 24min
Educational Technology and Personal Academic Websites with Dr. Elizabeth McAplin
Ready for a conversation about educational technology, artificial intelligence, and personal academic websites? The 2024 season of The Social Academic is here.Meet my featured interview guest, Director of Educational Research Technology at New York University, Dr. Elizabeth McAplin. Read, watch, or listen to this episode of The Social Academic.
May 25, 2023 • 26min
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 research.
Apr 13, 2023 • 19min
How To Make A Personal Academic Website
Discover the essential steps for creating a personal academic website tailored for educators and researchers. Learn how to strategically plan your content, ensuring clarity and simplicity. Explore accessibility tips like font and color selection to enhance user experience. Uncover crucial steps to test your website across devices and gather feedback before launch. Get motivated to take the leap and connect with a community supportive of academic website creation.
Mar 23, 2023 • 35min
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 for you!
Feb 10, 2023 • 23min
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.
Jan 20, 2023 • 29min
7 Lessons for Academics Wanting 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.
Jan 5, 2023 • 28min
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 PhD helped people. And, invited job offers and opportunities!
