National Park Service Historic Preservation Internships – Summer 2013
The National Park Service, in partnership with the National Council for Preservation Education, is announcing their historic preservation internships for summer 2013. The program is designed to allow students in historic preservation programs and allied disciplines to gain an awareness of National Park Service cultural resource management activities and to provide an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the field of historic preservation. A variety of positions in preservation and related fields are being offered at the National Park Service and partnering agencies.
You can find information about the summer positions on the National Park Service web site at … Continue reading
California Series in Public Anthropology International Competition – Proposals Wanted
The California Series in Public Anthropology is continuing its International Competition in 2013. It seeks proposals for short books oriented toward undergraduates that focus on how social scientists are facilitating social change. We are looking for accessible, grounded accounts that present compelling stories, stories that inspire others.
The proposals should describe a book that will be relatively short – between 100-150 pages – with a personal touch that captures the lives of people. The core of the book should involve stories of one or more social scientists as change agents, as making a difference in the world.
The University of… Continue reading
King’s Russia Institute at King’s College, London
The King’s Russia Institute is now officially open for business, accepting applications for its MSc in Russian Politics & Society and its PhD in Russian & Eurasian Studies. Interested students can learn more at the links below.
About the Institute: www.kcl.ac.uk/russiainstitute
To apply to the MSc program: www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/russian-politics-and-society
To apply to the PhD program: www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/research/russian-eurasian-studies
Are You An Evaluator?
Join me in planning the Evaluation Anthropology Interest Group Session at the AAA 2013 Chicago meetings. For the second year, the NAPA Evaluation Anthropology Interest Group would like to submit a session on Topics in Evaluation Anthropology for the AAA meetings in Chicago. The purpose of this series is to support discussion of the theoretical and methodological issues that we encounter as anthropologists conducting evaluations of programs, processes, projects and products. We would like to showcase the technical basis of evaluation anthropology. A 2012 session on preserving confidentiality in ethnographic evaluations generated a lot… Continue reading
NAPA Governing Council Nominations
NAPA members are invited to provide suggestions or self-nominations for the following NAPA Governing Council (GC) positions:
- Member at Large (2 positions)
- Student Representative
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Being a part of NAPA leadership is a great way to serve the discipline, build or enhance your network, and make your voice heard. The deadline is fast approaching, however; please provide your suggestions to NAPA President Leni Bohren at lenora.bohren@colostate.edu or John Massad (President-elect) at jpnmassad@gmail.com by Friday, January 25th.
Action Anthropology and Sol Tax in 2012: The Final Word?
Action Anthropology and Sol Tax in 2012: The Final Word?
Edited by Darby C. Stapp
Available at Amazon.com 264 pages
eBook: $3.99 16 illustrations Printed copy: $10.99 8 vignettes
16 commentaries
Description
Action Anthropology and Sol Tax are both important chapters in the development of contemporary anthropology and applied social science. Although unknown or forgotten by most, both continue to be revered and applied by a group of intellectual descendants who will not let die either the man or the approach to helping communities. In 2010 and 2011, former students, colleagues, the two Tax daughters—both academic professionals—and… Continue reading
Museum Technician (Anthropology), Smithsonian
Museum Technician (Anthropology)
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
2 vacancies
$42,209.00 to $54,875.00 / Per Year
Open until January 18, 2013
USAJOBS – www.usajobs.gov
NOAA contractor position, DC area
IMSG has an opening for a senior social scientist to work with
NOAA Office of Program Planning and Integration.
This is a position with a contractor providing support to NOAA.
The person hired for this position will be working in a NOAA office with
NOAA personnel, but be hired by the contractor, IMSG. It is a Silver Spring (DC Metro area) position.
The direct link to the particulars is:
http://www.imsg.com/index.php/careers/current-opportunities/socialsci/
NIH Internships: Sept 30 deadline
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Duty Locations: Many vacancies – Multiple Locations
Salary: $22,115.00 to $67,114.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0099;0100-01/09
Open Period: Monday, August 20, 2012 to Sunday, September 30, 2012
Position Information: Internships – Multiple Schedules
Who May Be Considered: Student/Internship Program Eligibles
2013-2014 International Fellowships for U.S. Scholars and Professionals
Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO)
Short Term Travel Grants Program (STG)
IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program and Short Term Travel Grants Program. These innovative and flexible programs offerU.S.scholars and professionals the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe andEurasia. Researchers are able to increase their understanding of current regional issues, develop and sustain international networks, and directly contribute to the formation of U.S.public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the academic and policymaking communities. Fellowships provide international airfare, a living/housing… Continue reading