National Association for the Practice of 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 working in government, for-profit and non-profit organizations. Meet archaeologists, medical anthropologists, cultural anthropologists and more! …
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 was. Then I took an “Intro to Anthro” class and was instantly fascinated by it….
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 Employer Anthropologists come from a unique discipline that bridges the social and biological, the past and…
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 the types of questions hiring teams often ask, how to prepare ahead of time for…
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 hiring manager. Learn about eye-catching resumes and how to write a convincing cover letter that…
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 processes, resulting in harm to their customers and brands. But practicing ethics according to our…
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 information and reflections in this space on this growing area of opportunity for anthropologists. An…
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 other disciplines’ attempts to change their course. The persistent and pervasive inequities that face Black…
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.
Pure Logical Thinking cannot yield us any knowledge of the empirical world; all knowledge of reality starts from experience and ends in it.” (Einstein, A. Ideas and Opinions (p.271). Crown Publishing Group. Anthropology, at its core, is known for its work in places that seem exotic and unknown. Yet, at present, there has been a…
IntroEsports has emerged as a multibillion dollar industry, all within the past few decades. The global games industry is predicted to have produced $152.1 billion in 2019, with esports events in the last year handing out over $700 million in prize pools. As esports and video games have grown and evolved, becoming more mainstream, it…
Interested in working in enterprise user experience (EUX)? Matt Artz discusses the opportunities and challenges of working with enterprise software and offers some tips for finding a job and being successful in EUX.
The National Association For The Practice of Anthropology is a section of The American Anthropological Association (AAA) – contact GC