The Ultimate Guide to AI Prompts for Researchers and Research Communication
When I first started exploring AI prompts for researchers back in 2023, I had no idea how quickly it would transform the way I work. Since then, AI has become an indispensable thought partner in nearly all aspects of my research and communication efforts. Today, I rely on AI to develop media pitches, update bios […]
How to Share Academic Research with Industry: A Results-Driven Case Study
As a researcher, you know the challenge: You’ve just published some really important research and insights that could transform industry practices. But getting that research into the hands of decision-makers in a way that works for them feels like an insurmountable task. The question of how to share academic research with industry is one for […]
Setting Your 2025 Research Communication Goals (It’s Simpler Than You Think)
As another year draws to a close, many researchers are thinking about how to expand their research impact in the coming year. Perhaps you spent 2024 focused on publishing but are ready to engage more broadly with your work. Or maybe you experimented with social media updates but want to develop a more purposeful communication […]
Engagement Coaching: A New Approach to Science Communication Training
In the modern world, communicating research outside of academic spaces has become increasingly important. Yet many researchers struggle to connect their expertise and public communication. On top of that, the terms “public communication,” “science communication,” or “research communication” can mean so many different things to different people. Science communication training is often generalized and lack […]
Life After Academia: Exploring International Fellowships for Independent Scholars
I dreamed of becoming a Fulbright Scholar during my time in higher education. Mostly for the opportunity to live abroad, research something unique, and get paid to do it! Back then, in The Before Times™️, living abroad seemed so far-fetched. A Fulbright could bridge my work life and personal love of travel together. Now, on […]
Why Subject Matter Experts Are More Important Than Ever in the Age of AI
A survey of 1,000+ journalists on the state of journalism in 2024 found that journalists consider subject matter experts (82%) and researchers (77%) the most credible sources. We lean on subject matter experts, expert opinion, thought leaders, and researchers to guide us through the world’s complexities. Subject matter experts leverage their specialized knowledge to surface critical […]
DIY Book Launch for Scholars: Fast & Effective Strategies on a Budget
Congratulations! You’ve just published a book – a culmination of years of research, writing, and passion are poured out onto the page. And maybe you’ve landed on this post because you’ve realized ‘oh sh!t, I am publishing a book and now I have to figure out how to get people to read it!’ Well, you’re […]
How to Launch a Blog for Scholars, Academics, and Scholarpreneurs
Blogging became all the rage in the 1990s (this is your cue to realize how long ago the 90s actually were). The blog-sphere experienced a few peaks and valleys with the advent of microblogging sites like Twitter, may she rest in peace. A staple, it remained. And today, we’ll be covering how to launch a […]
Adam Grant Knows What He is Doing With Those Tweet Posts on Instagram
Is Sharing Your Tweets on Visual Platforms Like Instagram A Good Social Media Strategy? Adam Grant is a bestselling author with five books to his credit, Grant’s TED talks have garnered over 25 million views. He hosts the TED original podcast, “WorkLife.” Grant’s clientele includes Google, the NBA, and the Gates Foundation. He contributes to […]
An Academics Guide to Op-ed Pitches
Long, long ago, in the year 2014, an opinion writer for the New York Times wrote a plea for more professors to come down from the ivory tower and write for the public. Our knowledge demands to be shared beyond the academy! And for many good reasons, not the least bit that op-eds can have […]
