National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
Ten years ago, the AAA sponsored a survey of anthropology Master’s degree holders. The insights gained were invaluable in understanding what graduates were doing for their lives and careers. The survey report can be found at This summer, with NAPA…
Image by Alex Andrews via Pexels NAPA is pleased to announce the launch of an informative and important monthly blog, Design by Anthropologists. The blog’s purpose is to chronicle current explorations in and developments around the interface of anthropology, design,…
Dear NAPA Members: All AAA and Section elections are now underway. We have several members running for AAA and NAPA positions. Please vote ASAP. Voting is simple. All members need to do is the following: Login to the AAA website using…
The COPAA Visiting Fellows Program is a short-term partnership opportunity involving a professional, practicing, or applied anthropologist (the Visiting Fellow) and a COPAA-Member Anthropology Department. The program is designed to be mutually beneficial to both parties. The Visiting Fellow and…
NAPA will be hosting a Careers Spotlight at the SfAA meetings on Saturday, March 23 from 10 until 2. It is a chance for students and early career professionals to talk to practitioners about jobs for anthropologists in various sectors. There will also…
How easily can you navigate NAPA’s new website? Under the Discover link above, you will find all the information about NAPA: background on the association and committees, how to join and volunteer, NAPA’s mission and history… it’s all there! Under…
Enrollment for the 2019 session is now open! The NAPA-OT Field School in Antigua, Guatemala is now recruiting anthropology, occupational therapy, global health, and students in related disciplines for its four-week summer session: June 17 – July 12, 2019. Applications…
The annual NAPA Networking Event, part of the AAA meetings in San Jose, CA, is scheduled for Saturday, November 17 at 8 p.m. Come and chat informally with applied and practicing anthropologists, meet new folks, build your network, and even…
You are invited to: CAPA/NAPA LPO Social Nov 20 5:00-7:00 pm, Chicago Curry House, 899 S Plymouth Ct. (RSVP requested) As a student, teacher, or practitioner, are you interested in networking with people who are applying their anthropological skills and knowledge, and making…
NAPA is pleased to announce its first webinar! Please spread the word. Charting your Course: Developing a Personal Strategic PlanWednesday, October 3, 2018, 3:00 p.m. ETFree for NAPA members, $10 for AAA members, $50 for nonmembersClick here to register Presenter: Melissa…
Be a part of NAPA’s first webinar! It’s free for NAPA members. ($10 for other AAA members, $50 for nonmembers) Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 3 p.m., Eastern US time Click here to register Presenter: Melissa Vogel, PhD, Professor of Anthropology Director,…
MEERCat, the Mechanical Engineering Education Research Center at Purdue, is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to apply anthropological knowledge and skills to describe, explain, and shape the culture of Mechanical Engineering. About the MEERCat Center and the RED Grant: The Center…