Multimodal Ethnography w/ Carrie Perkins

In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Perkins to explore her innovative VR project, Art of Exile. Using multimodal ethnography, this immersive platform documents and shares the experiences of displaced individuals from Myanmar, showcasing the creative resilience of refugee artists through video, audio, and virtual reality. Carrie discusses the challenges of using technology to represent marginalized communities while ensuring accessibility, offering a thought-provoking look at the intersection of art, technology, and cultural storytelling. Carrie also provides valuable advice for aspiring academics, highlighting the competitive nature of the academic job market and the importance of starting the interview process up to a year in advance. She emphasizes the need to search broadly for positions that align with individual expertise and goals. Additionally, Carrie underscores the significance of grant-writing skills for scholars. She recommends taking courses to build expertise, as these skills not only enhance research opportunities but also strengthen academic applications. Tune in for insights on immersive storytelling, navigating academia, and essential skills for academic success!