The Social Academic with Jennifer van Alstyne | Online Presence for Professors

Join Dr. Tullio Rossi, a marine biologist turned science-communication entrepreneur, as he explains the power of visuals in research dissemination. He shares how whiteboard animations can humanize complex topics like ocean acidification and why graphical abstracts enhance engagement on social media. With insights on effective poster design and accessible communication, Tullio emphasizes storytelling's role in reaching broader audiences. His business, Animate Your Science, offers invaluable resources for researchers eager to elevate their presentations.

Your personal website can adapt to meet your needs as they change over time. Hear from recent PhD Jane CoomberSewell on how her website redesign is going.This is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

RJ Thompson, MFA is a digital marketer and a professor in Higher Education. Learn how to get better students and what it's like to collaborate with university communications to promote your research.Read on The Social AcademicThis is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

Susan Heavey, Franziska Sattler, Nichole Lewis, and Erika Romero join me for a featured interview about starting the Academic YouTubers community.Read on The Social AcademicThis is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

Aaron Shepard is a robotics intern at NASA Langley. This feature interview focuses on talking about your science on video. Learn about Aaron's TEDx Talk and why he loves science communication.This is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

PhD student Jennifer Adams @RunwayRedLA joins me to talk about what it's like to be an Instagram influencer.Read on The Social AcademicThis is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

Novelist Steven Dunn joins me to talk about writing, Facebook, and being yourself online: "Facebook is my playtime."Read on The Social AcademicThis is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

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. Learn how.Read on The Social AcademicCheck out our 2025 episode too!This is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

In this interview I chat with scientist and STEM website designer Brittany Trinh. And this one's on video! Dive into this chat about all things websites.Read on The Social AcademicIn 2024, Brittany and I love to collaborate. Let's chat about personalizing a Team VIP Day where make your personal academic website or research lab website for you. We're here to help you too.Check out our 2025 episode too!This is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/

Chris Cloney, PhD of GradBlogger and DustSafetyScience joins me to talk about how his grad school research blog has grown into an independent research company. Then he answers your questions about blogging.This is The Social Academic podcast. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I help academics feel confident when showing up online.Let's build your digital footprint for your academic life through social media, websites, and bio writing.Visit my website https://theacademicdesigner.comSchedule a no pressure Zoom call with Jennifer to talk about working together 1-on-1 on your online presence 🌟https://higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-jenniferView services https://theacademicdesigner.com/services/