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Annual Meeting

Breaking Down Silos in Anthropology: New Collaboration Models to Improve Integration between Academia and Practice

Many anthropologists recognize that there are silos within the discipline between practitioners and academics. At a Presidential Session at the 2019 AAA meetings, this topic and ways to break down the barriers were discussed. Session presentations are now available on a special archive page; review the videos and add your comments, thoughts, and ideas.

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May 26, 2020
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Announcements, Main Blog

NAPA’s BLACK LIVES MATTER STATEMENT

What We BelieveAnthropologists are almost uniquely capable of and trained to understand and appreciate the complexity of the context of human views, behavior, and culture. We have used our preparation to study and address myriad societal issues that have defied…

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June 19, 2020
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Guest Blog, Design by Anthropologists

Sunset for the UX Blog

On the first Tuesday of the month from June 2019 through March 2020, anthropologists working in user experience (or UX, a broad term covering many aspects of design, product usability and improvement, consumer research, and related areas) have posted detailed…

Terry Redding
July 8, 2020

Announcements

Ethics Are for Everyone: Anthropologists talk shop on ethics, July 23, 4 p.m. EST

Discussions of ethics in technology and design have become more mainstream in recent years with the growth in power of digital tech. While companies have the ability to effect positive change, many seem to lack ethical principles in their decision…

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July 23, 2020

Announcements

This Is Not Your Parents’ Resume: New Ways to Tell Your Story July 23, 1:00 pm EDT

Dawn Lehman (Pathways21), Ingrid Ramón Parra (Purdue University), William Tyner (National Geographic and Google), and Adam Gamwell (Missing Link Studios) Abstract: We offer quick and easy-to-do tips on getting your resume past screening systems and into the hands of the…

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July 23, 2020

Announcements

Facing the Interview Squad: Strategies that Impress July 30, 1:00 pm EDT

Jo Aiken (University College London), Gigi Taylor (Indeed), Cathleen Crain (LTG Associates) Abstract: From the first impression to the follow-up, this webinar covers what you need to do before, during, and after the interview to get the job. Learn about…

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July 30, 2020

Announcements

AAA Career Webinars for September 2020: Acquiring New Skills for Your Job Search

AAA is offering three more Career Webinars — all on Thursdays at 1:00 pm EDT. They are free and open to the public but you must register! September 10, 1:00 EDT The Art of Persuasion: Articulating Anthropology’s Value to a Prospective…

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September 9, 2020

Volunteer of the Year Award Interview

MEET NAPA’s 2020 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Vanessa Terry

NAPA recently conducted an online interview with Vanessa Terry, NAPA’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awardee for the September 2020 issue of NAPA Notes: How did you get your start in anthropology? As an undergrad I had no idea what anthropology…

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September 21, 2020

Announcements

What Can You Do With A Degree In Anthropology?

Get inspired by learning what others have done at the NAPA/AAA Careers Exposition at Raising Our Voices 2020!Explore your career options on either Fri Nov 6, 12-2 pm EST or Fri Nov 13, 4-6 pm EST Talk with professional anthropologists…

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October 26, 2020

Announcements

NAPA’s “Toolkit of a Good Professional Anthropologist” Featured In A New Book

NAPA’s “Toolkit of a Good Professional Anthropologist” featured in a new book: Designing an Anthropology Career Professional Development Exercises, Second Edition by Sherylyn H. Briller and Amy Goldmacher. From the book: “We hope that this book and its customized exercises…

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January 3, 2021

AnthroJobs

AnthroJobs of the Week, 13 January 2021

AnthroJobs is back from hiatus, thank you for your patience! We have some interesting positions in this week’s review. Medical, evaluation, and similarly inclined anthropologists should be particularly intrigued about the positions with LTG Associates. Pew is also searching for…

Joshua Liggett
January 13, 2021

AnthroJobs

AnthroJobs of the Week, 18 January 2021

Happy Wednesday, Readers! We have two interesting positions this week, one at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and another at Riot Games. Check them out! The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum…

Joshua Liggett
January 21, 2021