In the Spring of 2019, I conducted an internship under Dr. Kate Spradley on a bioarchaeologocial project pertaining to the preservation and analysis of historical remains. During my internship with the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State (FACTS) I have been tasked with cleaning and inventorying remains exhumed form a historic Austin cemetery. Along with… Continue Reading Christina Tinsley, Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State
Megan Walsh, The Witte Museum
During the summer of 2019 I participated in a collections management internship at The Witte Museum, a natural history museum in San Antonio, Texas. While there I worked under Leslie Ochoa, Director of Collections, at the offsite warehouse, which houses The Witte’s entire private collection. My report will describe the institution and explain my projects.… Continue Reading Megan Walsh, The Witte Museum
Regan Box, International Services Internship at the American Red Cross
An Application of Anthropological Theories to Diversity Research During the spring semester of 2019, I interned with the American Red Cross in the International Services Division. My internship took place with the Central and South Texas chapter of the Red Cross in Austin, which is responsible for the cities of Austin, San Antonio, Midland, Bryan/College… Continue Reading Regan Box, International Services Internship at the American Red Cross
Michael Badgley, Diaz Martial Arts
The two head instructors of Diaz Martial Arts, Eddie Diaz and Kayla Royal, gave me the opportunity to intern under them. They guided me through the martial arts world for a short time and showed me what it is like to run a small business supported by this subculture. Mr. Diaz’s credentials include a 6th Degree… Continue Reading Michael Badgley, Diaz Martial Arts
Kasey Ellington, HCFB
Mission The HCFB mission is to “create a well-nourished community.” Located in San Marcos, it has a dedication to Hays county to ensure the community is sustained. They have several programs to make sure their mission is being met. Such programs include resource assistance, nutrition classes, programs with partner agencies, food rescue, and food distributions.… Continue Reading Kasey Ellington, HCFB