Making Sense of Loss
Me and Mom in Portland, summer 2015 On April 20th, my 31st birthday, I traveled to Sturgis, Michigan to visit my mom. Toward the end of last year,…
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U. Memphis Announces the ServiceMaster Design and Innovation Ethnography Fellowship
The University of Memphis (my graduate alma mater) is pleased to announce a new fellowship program for prospective MA students in applied anthropology who are seeking to work…
What is a researcher? A personal manifesto
Thinking in terms of a business and design context, what is a researcher? There is no one path, no one exact job description, no one single approach or…
How to make doing your independent consulting taxes a little less… taxing ?
It’s been a while – about 8 months – since I transitioned from independent consulting to a full-time in-house job, but I jumped back into that world briefly…
New online certificate program in Design Ethnography @ Boise State University
The Boise State University College of Innovation and Design, in partnership with the BSU Department of Anthropology, has announced a new online certificate program in Design Ethnography beginning…
Anthropologist, Business Owner and Transportation Activist Janne Flisrand Announces Campaign for Minneapolis City Council
Back in January of this year, I posted an interview with Janne Flisrand, a Minneapolis business owner and transportation activist, as part of my Anthropologists in Practice series.…
“Is your phone ruining your skin?” Notes from a teen magazine in 2016
When I was a teenager from 1999 to 2005, I ogled my fair share of teen fashion and pop culture magazines. Strangely, over the past couple months, I’ve…
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 forced to search for pokemon with primi…
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 topics include design and user experience…
That’s interesting…
In 2009, when I first started grad school, a professor asked each student in the cohort to share the anthropological topic areas they planned to focus on in…
Anthropology in Business?
Originally posted on Welcome to the AAA Blog: “We Are All Anthropologists Now” aired on BBC Radio 4 in February of this year as…
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 weeks (recently renamed from “What I’ve been read…
Practicing Anthropology in User Experience, Design and Business (AAA Webinar)
Last week I did a presentation for the American Anthropological Association about applying anthropology in user experience, design and business. There are ample career opportunities for anthropologist…
Wednesday 1/6/16: Practicing Anthropology in User Experience, Design and Business (Webinar)
This Wednesday, 1/6/16, I am giving a presentation for the American Anthropological Association Webinar Wednesdays Series about doing anthropology in user experience, design and business. The content …
Excel project cost estimate template
When I first started freelancing, I was struggling to estimate project budgets that didn’t result in some level of inaccuracy. A couple times I even left out important…
EPIC 2016 Call for Participation
EPIC 2016 Minnesota, 29 August-1 September The premier international gathering on ethnography and design in industry Call for Participation – Papers, Case Studies, PechaKucha and Tutorials The E…
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, but only temporarily when I was in…
Top 10 Most Popular Posts on Anthropologizing in 2015
Here’s a re-cap of the top 10 most popular posts on Anthropologizing in 2015. A few of my favorites include #1, #2 and #4. As with last year’s…
University of North Texas MA focus in design anthropology
For those who are interested in applying anthropology to design and business, and who are thinking about a master’s degree, The University of North Texas is a leader…
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 the series is to provide a source of…
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 establishing a professional online presence. These are my…
Announcing the ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Business and Design Ethnography Fellowship
The University of Memphis Department of Anthropology (my alma mater) is pleased to announce a new fellowship program for prospective MA students in applied anthropology at the U…
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 the series is to provide a source of…
Cover letter definites and don’ts, plus 3 examples that landed me interviews
Even in the digital era of professional websites, portfolios, social media and networking, some companies still require a cover letter with job applications. Along with a resume and…