

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/
Episodes
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Dec 22, 2022 • 29min
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 get comfortable talking about your book too!

Nov 16, 2022 • 4min
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?

Nov 9, 2022 • 6min
3 Ways To Take New Photos For Your Website for Academics
What's the best way to take new photos for your website? Here are 3 options for you.

Oct 19, 2022 • 29min
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.

Oct 5, 2022 • 29min
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 students.

Sep 13, 2022 • 32min
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.

Sep 6, 2022 • 27min
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, and more.

Aug 30, 2022 • 35min
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?

Aug 23, 2022 • 30min
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.

Aug 9, 2022 • 38min
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.