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
Category: Applied Cultural Anthropology
interns applying a holistic combination of research techniques, such as ethnography, in order to understand patterns in a culture group’s beliefs and practices
Angela Bailey, Knowbility
UX Research and Accessibly Introduction In a world where technology infiltrates almost every aspect of life, how does one make sure the products are usable and accessible? The answer is through the practice of user experience (UX). User experience is a person or user’s overall experience when using an online product e.g. websites or online… Continue Reading Angela Bailey, Knowbility
Anna Provenzano, National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park
Archaeology with the National Park Service: A Summer of Cultural History at Grand Canyon National Park Mission of the National Park Service: “The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations” (http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm). In the summer of 2015, I completed… Continue Reading Anna Provenzano, National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park
Lindsey Robertson, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
In the spring of 2015, I interned with the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) as a primary prevention educator. Over the course of my internship, I helped co-facilitate small groups in the middle schools and high schools in Hays and Caldwell Counties, researched primary prevention, and participated in events that were either hosted by HCWC or… Continue Reading Lindsey Robertson, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
Amber Hatchett, Prehistory Research Project
I have had the privilege of interning at The Gault Lab, now known as the Prehistory Research Project in San Marcos, Texas. It has been an honor to help in the sorting and cataloging of artifacts that this site has produced. Here in the lab I have learned many new things and encountered interesting artifacts.… Continue Reading Amber Hatchett, Prehistory Research Project