In the Thick of It
by The Public Ethnography Lab
Welcome to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk to qualitative researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a product of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a new center focused on making ethnographic work matter beyond academia. In these episodes, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of anthropology by explaining the choices, challenges, and creativity that go into qualitative methods. Hosted by Eva Rey.
Episodes
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Roti as a global food culture and history with Dr. Mariam Durrani
Welcome back to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk with researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a project of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a center focused on making ethnographic work...
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Immigration to the DMV after COVID-19 with Dr. Ernesto Castañeda
Welcome back to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk with researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a project of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a center focused on making ethnographic work...
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The Material Politics of Home: Furniture Poverty in Washington, D.C. with Dr. Eddy Ameen
Welcome back to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk with researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a project of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a center focused on making ethnographic work...
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Anthropology, Epidemiology, and the Challenge of Measuring What Matters. With Dr. Carrie Perkins
Welcome back to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk with researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a project of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a center focused on making ethnographic work...
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Immigrant Justice and the Promise of Sanctuary Schools with Dr. Chandler Miranda
In this episode, we talked with Dr. Chandler Miranda. She is an Assistant Professor of Education at Molloy University, an anthropologist of education, and a former high school teacher. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to understanding and improving the educational experiences of recently...
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TEENography: Ethnography on Teenagers, by Teenagers
What happens when studies on teenagers come from teenagers themselves, rather than adults? What insights emerge – or are clarified – when teenagers are placed as central analysts in their own lives? These questions guide the work of the Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers (MoCAT). Started…
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When time is short, can ethnography still go deep? With Dr. Thurka Sangaramoorthy
When time is short, can ethnography still go deep? In this episode, we talked with Professor Thurka Sangaramoorthy about this. Dr. Sangaramoorthy is a Professor and the chair of the Department of Anthropology at American University. She is a cultural and medical anthropologist and global health...
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Can you do fieldwork on a roller coaster line? With Dr. Mary-Caitlyn Valentinsson
Can you do fieldwork on a roller coaster line? In this episode, we talked with Dr. Mary-Caitlyn Valentinsson about this. She is a linguist and anthropologist specializing in media, pop culture, and fan communities. She is the Manager of Ethnographic Research at Universal Destinations and...
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What happens when ethnography leaves the university? With Amir Mohamed
What happens when ethnography leaves the university? In this episode, we talked with Amir Mohamed about this. Amir holds a PhD in Anthropology from Cornell University, and he is a research consultant who leads end-to-end research projects that drive meaningful change within organizations. He...
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What does a playful anthropology look like? with Mike Sullivan
What does a playful anthropology look like? In this episode, we talked with Mike Sullivan about this. He is a creative community catalyst with over 20 years of experience as an executive director, an educator, a performer, a project manager, and an entrepreneur. Mike holds a BA in Anthropology…
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What does it take to keep a public anthropology lab alive? With Giselle Figueroa de la Ossa
What does it take to keep a public anthropology lab alive? In this episode, we talked with Giselle Figueroa about this. She is a PhD candidate at the Department of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Founding Director of the Laboratorio de Antropología...
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Can ethnography be a tool for activism? With Dr. Manissa Maharawal
Can ethnography be a tool for activism? In this episode, we talked with Professor Manissa Maharawal about this. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at American University. She is a cultural anthropologist and critical geographer. Her work focuses on eviction, race,...
About this show
Welcome to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk to qualitative researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a product of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a new center focused on making ethnographic work matter beyond academia. In these episodes, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of anthropology by explaining the choices, challenges, and creativity that go into qualitative methods. Hosted by Eva Rey.
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