interns applying a holistic combination of research techniques, such as ethnography, in order to understand patterns in a culture group’s beliefs and practices
I interned at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS) from May-December 2012. Interning at FACTS was essentially an exercise in participant-observation for my thesis research examining the motivations of donors to FACTS. In my time at FACTS I have gained a better understanding of the donation process, the utilization of donations for… Continue Reading Hilary Martinez, the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State
As a former emergency medical technician (EMT), I have witnessed provider-patient misunderstandings, lack of medication compliance, and abuse of the emergency medical system. As an applied medical anthropologist, I have come to realize the importance of looking through a cross-cultural lens when evaluating why people do what they do in regards to health and healing… Continue Reading Monica Molina, Texas Department of State Health Services
Prior to the summer of 2009, I began considering internship opportunities for anthropology majors. With an express interest in cognitive science and the role of technology in society, I began to look at usability research and the work of anthropologists within the field. Usability engineers examine products and systems with end-users to ensure task efficiency… Continue Reading Jason Hestor, Knowbility, Inc.
Client Stories Internship for Hays County Food Bank The Client Stories Internship required a multitude of tasks which pulled from a few different skill sets. As a Client Stories Intern for the Hays County Food Bank during the summer of 2017, my main responsibility was to approach clients (clients are people who come to food… Continue Reading Kyleigh Hoelscher, Hays County Food Bank
Introduction In Spring 2017, I was an intern for the San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF), a non-profit here in San Marcos with the mission to protect and preserve the beauty, flow, and purity of our local river—and, indirectly, the Edwards Aquafer that is its source. The San Marcos River is a beautiful body of water… Continue Reading Annie Shupp, San Marcos River Foundation