[wapadc] This Is Anthropology website

Dear WAPA members,

 

At the 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, AAA had the pleasure of announcing the launch of a new website called This Is Anthropology. This Is Anthropology was created for students, parents and the general public to learn more about what anthropology is and what anthropologists do in simple, accessible language.  The site allows anthropologists from around the world to share a photo and a brief "blurb" about their work along with their contact information. Visitors to the site can then enter a location anywhere in the world and find anthropologists who are working in that area.

 

Though still at the beta stage of development, the site currently includes an overview of the discipline of anthropology, the skills and careers of anthropologists, advice on how to become an anthropologist, and an interactive map displaying anthropology projects in different parts of the world. Visitors to the website will learn about the kinds of jobs anthropologists have, the skill sets we employ, the kinds of research questions we ask, and how anthropologists around the globe are attempting to better understand what it means to be human. We hope this visual display of the work of many and varied anthropologists will convey to visitors the critical thinking, productive approaches to diversity, effective written and oral communication, and technical skills that are central to the work of anthropologists.

 

We need the profiles of as many anthropologists as possible to demonstrate the breadth and importance of our work!

 

Before promoting the site to a broader audience, we need our members to add their profile to the map. It's quick and easy to add your information. You can add photos and links, flag your research site on the map, and share information about your research. Simply visit this link: http://www.thisisanthropology.com/index.cfm to share your work with the world!

 

The site is still a work in progress, so your observations, feedback, and contributions are greatly appreciated. Please take a minute to visit This Is Anthropology, and contact Courtney Dowdall cdowdall@aaanet.org  with your comments.

 

 

Thanks,
Courtney

 

Courtney Dowdall, PhD

Professional Fellow

American Anthropological Association

2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600

Arlington, VA 22201

Telephone: 703-528-1902 ext 1186

cdowdall@aaanet.org