National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
The National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA) offers the annual Student Achievement Awards to recognize undergraduate and graduate student contributions in the area of practicing and applied anthropology. The Award recognizes students within and outside the United States who have excelled…
The Journal of Undergraduate Ethnography is encouraging undergraduates or those who have graduated within the past twelve months to submit manuscripts for consideration. Submission deadlines are January 31 and July 31.
Special NAPA election going on now. Vote to choose new governing council members – student representative, governing council at-large, and secretary. Log in and vote today!
New edited volume by NAPA Member! The Rise and Decline of Military Culture Programs, 2004-20, edited by Kerry Fosher and Lauren Mackenzie provides a window into the work anthropologists do with the U.S. military. Get a free e-copy today!
Calling PPA anthros: we have a short survey on ethics-related issues & questions that arise in PPA work. Has your training prepared you? Results will inform NAPA programming & be shared with our professional community. Fill out our survey today!
The National NAGPRA Program is hosting a series of six virtual meetings of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee, 3:00pm and 6:00pm EDT on 6/28, 7/7, 7/13, 7/21, 8/10, and 8 Join the conversation and register today!…
Curious about how anthropology helps businesses meet big challenges? We are! Join the upcoming Global Business Anthropology Summit (GBAS) virtual summit. Discuss with us: Futures, Taxes, Sustainability, Equity, Change, and yes, anthropology for the future!
UNT presents the results of the NAPA funded Survey of Master’s Degree Holders THIS SATURDAY, discover current employment trends and training needs for Practicing, Professional, and Applied Anthropologists! You can now view a recording of the presentation session here.
Our colleague, Thurka Sangaramoorthy at the University of Maryland drew together some resources for exploring issues around the racism that led to the Atlanta tragedy. With permission, we are sharing them here. Janelle Wong’s (GVPT) entire body of work is…
Friday, March 26 | 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm | 26-21, Live Stream COVID-19, an unexpected catalyst, has challenged the trope of the “fuzzy front end of innovation.” Uncertainty in current times feels increasingly uncomfortable. However, the search for crystal…
Career Pathways:On March 4th, current undergrad students can explore a variety of career paths. The American #Anthropology Association is hosting a webinar covering topics that range from why you should major/minor in anthropology, career options, and more. Register today! https://bit.ly/3bQTJlg This Friday, the…
Ethical Questions about Who Counts as an “Anthropologist” in Military Organizationsby Kerry Fosher “When I first started working with the U.S. military in 2006, military organizations were desperate to hire anthropologists. Leaders in these organization had a very basic sense…