Jennifer van Alstyne
@jenvanalstyne.bsky.social
Online presence for academics | Website Design, Social Media, Bio Writing https://TheAcademicDesigner.com/
The Social Academic blog @HigherEdPR
https://TheSocialAcademic.com/blog/
Peruvian-American poet ✨️ https://JenniferVanAlstyne.com/social-media/
The Social Academic blog @HigherEdPR
https://TheSocialAcademic.com/blog/
Peruvian-American poet ✨️ https://JenniferVanAlstyne.com/social-media/
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Hi, I'm Jennifer 👋🙂
I empower academics to be confident showing up online. Nice to meet you!
A bit about me 🤗
-I live in Oceanside, California
-I have 2 cute cats, Bartlet and Ash
-I got married last summer at the San Diego Zoo
-I'm a poet
Have you introduced yourself here yet? 💡
I empower academics to be confident showing up online. Nice to meet you!
A bit about me 🤗
-I live in Oceanside, California
-I have 2 cute cats, Bartlet and Ash
-I got married last summer at the San Diego Zoo
-I'm a poet
Have you introduced yourself here yet? 💡
It's a LinkedIn Profile VIP Day for a favorite faculty client! I've got to dive right in for her but will share more about it this weekend 🤗
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
It's a LinkedIn Profile VIP Day for a favorite faculty client! I've got to dive right in for her but will share more about it this weekend 🤗
Yay! A new website is in the world. We've just hit publish on a Library and Information Science PhD's website. It's my favorite part of our Review and Training Meeting.
Next: follow up email, personalized my how to help people find your new website PDF, and a graphic to help her share her website.
Next: follow up email, personalized my how to help people find your new website PDF, and a graphic to help her share her website.
January 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Yay! A new website is in the world. We've just hit publish on a Library and Information Science PhD's website. It's my favorite part of our Review and Training Meeting.
Next: follow up email, personalized my how to help people find your new website PDF, and a graphic to help her share her website.
Next: follow up email, personalized my how to help people find your new website PDF, and a graphic to help her share her website.
Some people I know post a lot on social media. Most people I know post rarely or not at all.
There isn't a right way for everyone to be on social media as a faculty, researcher, or graduate student.
This quick thread is about social media for academics. Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
#AcademicSky 🧵
There isn't a right way for everyone to be on social media as a faculty, researcher, or graduate student.
This quick thread is about social media for academics. Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
#AcademicSky 🧵
January 20, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Some people I know post a lot on social media. Most people I know post rarely or not at all.
There isn't a right way for everyone to be on social media as a faculty, researcher, or graduate student.
This quick thread is about social media for academics. Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
#AcademicSky 🧵
There isn't a right way for everyone to be on social media as a faculty, researcher, or graduate student.
This quick thread is about social media for academics. Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
#AcademicSky 🧵
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
For your holiday weekend reading & reflection, here’s my 259th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & solidarity, all! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Thread 259 (1/18/26) – Black and White and Read All Over
For your holiday weekend reading & reflection, here’s my 259th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share as w...
blackwhiteandread.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
For your holiday weekend reading & reflection, here’s my 259th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & solidarity, all! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
Friday is a favorite website design focus day for me 🤗
Today I'm creating a website for a woman who recently got her Doctorate in Library and Information Science 📚
I'm doing a Quick Academic Website for her ✨️
Today I'm creating a website for a woman who recently got her Doctorate in Library and Information Science 📚
I'm doing a Quick Academic Website for her ✨️
January 16, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Friday is a favorite website design focus day for me 🤗
Today I'm creating a website for a woman who recently got her Doctorate in Library and Information Science 📚
I'm doing a Quick Academic Website for her ✨️
Today I'm creating a website for a woman who recently got her Doctorate in Library and Information Science 📚
I'm doing a Quick Academic Website for her ✨️
Over the holidays, I took a whole day to complete the LEGO The Shire set we'd been working on brick by brick.
It took a year for us to open the box and work through the design. There's nice color booklets to walk you through each step of the way.
Lord of the Rings LEGO style. It's cute.
It took a year for us to open the box and work through the design. There's nice color booklets to walk you through each step of the way.
Lord of the Rings LEGO style. It's cute.
January 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Over the holidays, I took a whole day to complete the LEGO The Shire set we'd been working on brick by brick.
It took a year for us to open the box and work through the design. There's nice color booklets to walk you through each step of the way.
Lord of the Rings LEGO style. It's cute.
It took a year for us to open the box and work through the design. There's nice color booklets to walk you through each step of the way.
Lord of the Rings LEGO style. It's cute.
Thinking about photography for your personal academic website?
I interviewed my team, a professional photographer and a makeup / hair artist and stylist, for this episode of The Social Academic podcast.
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/photogr...
I interviewed my team, a professional photographer and a makeup / hair artist and stylist, for this episode of The Social Academic podcast.
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/photogr...
Photography, Hair, and Makeup: Visual Branding for Academics with Melissa McClure and Amanda Thorne
This interview is about photography, hair, makeup, and styling for a photo shoot. It can feel scary. When you have a photographer you feel comfortable with, it makes a world of difference. https://www...
theacademicdesigner.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Thinking about photography for your personal academic website?
I interviewed my team, a professional photographer and a makeup / hair artist and stylist, for this episode of The Social Academic podcast.
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/photogr...
I interviewed my team, a professional photographer and a makeup / hair artist and stylist, for this episode of The Social Academic podcast.
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/photogr...
Getting started with 3 new website design projects for academics this week:
- Faculty website
- Recent PhD graduate website
- Research lab website (their Website VIP Day is this Friday!)
Are you curious about having your website designed for you? Let's chat on Zoom higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
- Faculty website
- Recent PhD graduate website
- Research lab website (their Website VIP Day is this Friday!)
Are you curious about having your website designed for you? Let's chat on Zoom higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Getting started with 3 new website design projects for academics this week:
- Faculty website
- Recent PhD graduate website
- Research lab website (their Website VIP Day is this Friday!)
Are you curious about having your website designed for you? Let's chat on Zoom higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
- Faculty website
- Recent PhD graduate website
- Research lab website (their Website VIP Day is this Friday!)
Are you curious about having your website designed for you? Let's chat on Zoom higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
What can grad students, faculty, and researchers do when you need to transform your online presence quickly?
When you need an unexpected refresh, here’s what to do, #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/when-yo...
When you need an unexpected refresh, here’s what to do, #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/when-yo...
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.
theacademicdesigner.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:09 PM
What can grad students, faculty, and researchers do when you need to transform your online presence quickly?
When you need an unexpected refresh, here’s what to do, #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/when-yo...
When you need an unexpected refresh, here’s what to do, #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/when-yo...
Is a personal academic website on your to do list? ✅️
The Contest is over, the award winners were announced.
But the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2026 is around the corner. Not for a few months but it's coming! 💯
Check out our livestream replay
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/persona...
The Contest is over, the award winners were announced.
But the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2026 is around the corner. Not for a few months but it's coming! 💯
Check out our livestream replay
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/persona...
Personal Websites for Academics and Scientists Livestream
Tips and advice about websites for academics from 3 experts who want to help you make your own website. A livestream for faculty, researchers, and grad students. Watch on YouTube Instagram Spotify Thi...
theacademicdesigner.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Is a personal academic website on your to do list? ✅️
The Contest is over, the award winners were announced.
But the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2026 is around the corner. Not for a few months but it's coming! 💯
Check out our livestream replay
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/persona...
The Contest is over, the award winners were announced.
But the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2026 is around the corner. Not for a few months but it's coming! 💯
Check out our livestream replay
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/persona...
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
You can get a PhD without ever learning how to write a clear, publishable paper.
That’s not your fault. That’s the system.
Let’s fix it. Free class on 8 Jan.
Registration closes in 9 days!
annaclemens.com/live-webinar...
That’s not your fault. That’s the system.
Let’s fix it. Free class on 8 Jan.
Registration closes in 9 days!
annaclemens.com/live-webinar...
Free live webinar for researchers - Researchers' Writing Academy
I'm lifting the curtain to give you my writing plan to get a research paper from data to submission-ready draft in just 8 weeks. Register for free! There are limited seats so make sure to reserve…
annaclemens.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
You can get a PhD without ever learning how to write a clear, publishable paper.
That’s not your fault. That’s the system.
Let’s fix it. Free class on 8 Jan.
Registration closes in 9 days!
annaclemens.com/live-webinar...
That’s not your fault. That’s the system.
Let’s fix it. Free class on 8 Jan.
Registration closes in 9 days!
annaclemens.com/live-webinar...
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who shared work, their own & that of others, for this meta-thread! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/special-best...
blackwhiteandread.com/special-best...
Special Best-of-2025 #ScholarSunday Thread! – Black and White and Read All Over
As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who...
blackwhiteandread.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who shared work, their own & that of others, for this meta-thread! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/special-best...
blackwhiteandread.com/special-best...
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
My 1st week back in the office calendar filled up already, wow. Faculty are dreaming about their personal academic website as the year comes to a close. I'm excited for them.
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
December 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My 1st week back in the office calendar filled up already, wow. Faculty are dreaming about their personal academic website as the year comes to a close. I'm excited for them.
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
Our new art video on Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson's paintings was just released last week 🎨
We've heard it's going to be used in a university course this coming semester. Yay, I hope the students like it 😄
I love how quickly video can reach and engage people online ✨️
youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
We've heard it's going to be used in a university course this coming semester. Yay, I hope the students like it 😄
I love how quickly video can reach and engage people online ✨️
youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
December 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Our new art video on Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson's paintings was just released last week 🎨
We've heard it's going to be used in a university course this coming semester. Yay, I hope the students like it 😄
I love how quickly video can reach and engage people online ✨️
youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
We've heard it's going to be used in a university course this coming semester. Yay, I hope the students like it 😄
I love how quickly video can reach and engage people online ✨️
youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
My 1st week back in the office calendar filled up already, wow. Faculty are dreaming about their personal academic website as the year comes to a close. I'm excited for them.
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
December 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My 1st week back in the office calendar filled up already, wow. Faculty are dreaming about their personal academic website as the year comes to a close. I'm excited for them.
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
Hi, I'm Jennifer van Alstyne.
Schedule our chat about having your website designed for you higheredpr.as.me/meet-with-je...
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
I know I said last week’s #ScholarSunday thread was the year’s final one, but y’all did too much good work this week to ignore—so here’s a Christmas bonus, my 256th thread of public scholarly goodness from the past week! Add more below, share widely, & enjoy! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Thread 256 (12/28/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
I know I said that last week’s #ScholarSunday thread was the final regular one of the year, but y’all did too much good work this week to ignore—so here’s a Christmas bonus, my 256th thread of public ...
blackwhiteandread.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I know I said last week’s #ScholarSunday thread was the year’s final one, but y’all did too much good work this week to ignore—so here’s a Christmas bonus, my 256th thread of public scholarly goodness from the past week! Add more below, share widely, & enjoy! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
Watching art videos makes me happy. Making them? I didn't know it would bring joy to my life 🎨
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
Famous San Diego Artists - The Paintings of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson
YouTube video by Art with Bob Pincus
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Watching art videos makes me happy. Making them? I didn't know it would bring joy to my life 🎨
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
Watching art videos makes me happy. Making them? I didn't know it would bring joy to my life 🎨
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
Famous San Diego Artists - The Paintings of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson
YouTube video by Art with Bob Pincus
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Watching art videos makes me happy. Making them? I didn't know it would bring joy to my life 🎨
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
This is the art YouTube channel I started with my family. It features my father-in-law, Bob. The videos are by my husband, Matthew. And, I took most of the photos in our new video 📸 🫶 youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk
In La Jolla, California or San Diego area for the holidays? Check out our new art video about free exhibits featuring the paintings of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk?...
Famous San Diego Artists - The Paintings of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson
YouTube video by Art with Bob Pincus
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
In La Jolla, California or San Diego area for the holidays? Check out our new art video about free exhibits featuring the paintings of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson youtu.be/Yqj4FO55mzk?...
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
Research lab directors, program directors, and future research leaders, this episode is for you.
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
December 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Research lab directors, program directors, and future research leaders, this episode is for you.
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
I had a great time talking to @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social von The Social Academic about overwhelm in academia and how to get out of the vicious cycle of having too much on your plate.
Research lab directors, program directors, and future research leaders, this episode is for you.
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
December 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I had a great time talking to @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social von The Social Academic about overwhelm in academia and how to get out of the vicious cycle of having too much on your plate.
Research lab directors, program directors, and future research leaders, this episode is for you.
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
December 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Research lab directors, program directors, and future research leaders, this episode is for you.
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
I talk leadership and management skills for researchers with expert guest, Dr. Stefanie Robel (@stefanierobel.bsky.social) of @glia-leadership.bsky.social. Let's talk about research leadership mastery ✨
I have 4 academic websites design projects starting in early January
- research lab website
- recent PhD website
- faculty website
- retired faculty website
Plus, a handful of ongoing website projects. Ooh and a LinkedIn Profile VIP Day too.
January is gonna be busy. I'm already excited for 2026 ✨️
- research lab website
- recent PhD website
- faculty website
- retired faculty website
Plus, a handful of ongoing website projects. Ooh and a LinkedIn Profile VIP Day too.
January is gonna be busy. I'm already excited for 2026 ✨️
December 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I have 4 academic websites design projects starting in early January
- research lab website
- recent PhD website
- faculty website
- retired faculty website
Plus, a handful of ongoing website projects. Ooh and a LinkedIn Profile VIP Day too.
January is gonna be busy. I'm already excited for 2026 ✨️
- research lab website
- recent PhD website
- faculty website
- retired faculty website
Plus, a handful of ongoing website projects. Ooh and a LinkedIn Profile VIP Day too.
January is gonna be busy. I'm already excited for 2026 ✨️
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
This was a great convo about figuring out what you want to do after a career as an academic, how to get started, how being online (social media, podcasting, videos) can help, and related topics. @acadiaediting.bsky.social @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social
youtu.be/AVyM_C-6YQQ?...
youtu.be/AVyM_C-6YQQ?...
Ways Your Story Changes When You Leave Academia with Dr. Paulina Cossette and Dr. Jen Polk
YouTube video by The Social Academic from Jennifer van Alstyne
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This was a great convo about figuring out what you want to do after a career as an academic, how to get started, how being online (social media, podcasting, videos) can help, and related topics. @acadiaediting.bsky.social @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social
youtu.be/AVyM_C-6YQQ?...
youtu.be/AVyM_C-6YQQ?...
Are you an overcommited researcher? Dr. Stefanie Robel talks research leadership ✨️
Researchers, this episode of The Social Academic podcast is for you.
Watch, listen, or save for later 🔖 #ScienceSky #AcademicSky
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/MRTeEfm...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0BCuleB...
Researchers, this episode of The Social Academic podcast is for you.
Watch, listen, or save for later 🔖 #ScienceSky #AcademicSky
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/MRTeEfm...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0BCuleB...
Leadership for Researchers and Lab Directors with Dr. Stefanie Robel
YouTube video by The Social Academic from Jennifer van Alstyne
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Are you an overcommited researcher? Dr. Stefanie Robel talks research leadership ✨️
Researchers, this episode of The Social Academic podcast is for you.
Watch, listen, or save for later 🔖 #ScienceSky #AcademicSky
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/MRTeEfm...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0BCuleB...
Researchers, this episode of The Social Academic podcast is for you.
Watch, listen, or save for later 🔖 #ScienceSky #AcademicSky
YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/MRTeEfm...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0BCuleB...