When I was a teenager from 1999 to 2005, I ogled my fair share of teen fashion and pop culture … More
Category: applied anthropology
The Sociocultural Impact of Pokémon Go in Observations, Images & Memes
During @susie_c‘s dad’s toast pic.twitter.com/hSzaLg30VO — pokemon only account (@sarahjeong) July 18, 2016 After the fall, white people were … More
Great internet stuff: the not-so-weekly digest (#9)
Presenting another collection of most-highly-recommended articles, websites and ideas that shaped my thinking throughout the past few weeks. This week’s … More
That’s interesting…
In 2009, when I first started grad school, a professor asked each student in the cohort to share the anthropological … More
Great internet stuff: the not-so-weekly digest (#8)
Presenting another installment of a collection of most-highly-recommended articles, websites and ideas that shaped my thinking throughout the past few … More
Practicing Anthropology in User Experience, Design and Business (AAA Webinar Recording)
Last week I did a presentation for the American Anthropological Association about applying anthropology in user experience, design and business. … More
Taking the freelance plunge: My first 6 months, my next 6 months
It’s been six months since I took the plunge into freelance consulting. I’ve dipped my toes into the pool before, … More
Anthropologists in Practice: An Interview with Kevin Newton, User Research Lead at Tennessee Data Commons
Anthropologists in Practice is an ongoing series of interviews featuring practicing anthropologists who work outside the academy. The goal of … More
Establishing Your Digital Presence: A Primer for Students
Last week I had the opportunity talk with a group of anthropology grad students at the University of Memphis about … More
Anthropologists in Practice: An Interview with Will Tyner, Fellow at Code for America
Anthropologists in Practice is an ongoing series of interviews featuring practicing anthropologists who work outside the academy. The goal of … More
Anthropologizing 