Comments on: Anthropology from Fresno to Las Vegas to Chicago http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/ Practicing Anthropology in Central California Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:08:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Gary Grubb http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-610 Gary Grubb Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:39:37 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-610 Congratulations!! This was a great opportunity for these students to show off there strengths to the many people within the anthropology world. These students represented our school with great ideas and creativity. I am a proud student here at Fresno State and take a lot of pride in participating in as many events as I can through the school. I played on the Fresno State baseball team the last four years and had many wonderful opportunities that came my way because of the wonderful school that we attend. There is nothing better than representing the school that you love in a positive manner to where the people around you take notice in what you are doing. Congratulations to the students who were apart of this, I wish you good luck and that it is much appreciated when it comes to representing our school in a positive outlook to society!! Congratulations!! This was a great opportunity for these students to show off there strengths to the many people within the anthropology world. These students represented our school with great ideas and creativity. I am a proud student here at Fresno State and take a lot of pride in participating in as many events as I can through the school. I played on the Fresno State baseball team the last four years and had many wonderful opportunities that came my way because of the wonderful school that we attend. There is nothing better than representing the school that you love in a positive manner to where the people around you take notice in what you are doing. Congratulations to the students who were apart of this, I wish you good luck and that it is much appreciated when it comes to representing our school in a positive outlook to society!!

]]> By: Tyler Riddick http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-609 Tyler Riddick Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:36:49 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-609 I think it is awesome that the class is structured as a research group. I think students would learn a lot more doing their own research rather than listening to a professor lecture. I agree with the article and believe that this program is good for both the client and the students involved. I think that this sounds like a great experience for these students and a good way to get their foot in the door with investors. Likewise, I was very impressed to hear that the anthropologists were at the conference before 8am in Vegas. That is an impressive feat on its own. I think it is awesome that the class is structured as a research group. I think students would learn a lot more doing their own research rather than listening to a professor lecture. I agree with the article and believe that this program is good for both the client and the students involved. I think that this sounds like a great experience for these students and a good way to get their foot in the door with investors. Likewise, I was very impressed to hear that the anthropologists were at the conference before 8am in Vegas. That is an impressive feat on its own.

]]> By: Ray Millard http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-556 Ray Millard Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:34:39 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-556 I too was unaware that anthropology students had this kind of opportunity offered to them. I am a construction management major and like these competitions, we too have a competition for our major. Most of the students in the program take place in the competition that is held in Reno once a year. We are presented with a problem and are locked in a room for 24 hours. We have to come up with the best solution that is the safest, quickest and cheapest. It’s a little more complicated than just that but it’s a lot of fun. I too was unaware that anthropology students had this kind of opportunity offered to them. I am a construction management major and like these competitions, we too have a competition for our major. Most of the students in the program take place in the competition that is held in Reno once a year. We are presented with a problem and are locked in a room for 24 hours. We have to come up with the best solution that is the safest, quickest and cheapest. It’s a little more complicated than just that but it’s a lot of fun.

]]> By: Ray Millard http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-555 Ray Millard Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:33:54 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-555 I feel that interprofessional projects are a great experience for the students. If anything these competitions allow the students to grasp an idea of what their future regarding their major holds through hands on experience. I think that it is important for students to get work experience or take an active role in competitions like the interprofessional projects before they graduate. The lack of work experience in their major before graduation will sometimes develop a fear for the future for some students. Even though the team did not win the iphone application completion, they won self-confidence and knowledge by participating. I feel that interprofessional projects are a great experience for the students. If anything these competitions allow the students to grasp an idea of what their future regarding their major holds through hands on experience. I think that it is important for students to get work experience or take an active role in competitions like the interprofessional projects before they graduate. The lack of work experience in their major before graduation will sometimes develop a fear for the future for some students. Even though the team did not win the iphone application completion, they won self-confidence and knowledge by participating.

]]> By: PatrickM http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-510 PatrickM Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:32:36 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-510 I was unaware that undergrad students could travel for anthropology and get real life experience. In the Athletic Training program at Fresno State some of the students go to the FWATA usually held in Las Vegas also and give presentations. Unfortunately I didn’t get to attend when I was in the program but actually getting the experience for the anthropology students to present findings from the Institute of Public Anthropology must have been really exciting. The only thing that I got to do was a presentation for DECA in high school. Nevertheless, going to a conference with fellow people from your field of study is always something to look forward to. Plus I think that the development for the iPhone app for guitar players would definitely be a big hit! It takes a group of people with some sort of business plan to get in the direction that they need to go to further purse the realization of this excellent idea and I can’t think of anything better then attending workshops with guitar players to figure out how to put their plan into action. I was unaware that undergrad students could travel for anthropology and get real life experience. In the Athletic Training program at Fresno State some of the students go to the FWATA usually held in Las Vegas also and give presentations. Unfortunately I didn’t get to attend when I was in the program but actually getting the experience for the anthropology students to present findings from the Institute of Public Anthropology must have been really exciting. The only thing that I got to do was a presentation for DECA in high school. Nevertheless, going to a conference with fellow people from your field of study is always something to look forward to. Plus I think that the development for the iPhone app for guitar players would definitely be a big hit! It takes a group of people with some sort of business plan to get in the direction that they need to go to further purse the realization of this excellent idea and I can’t think of anything better then attending workshops with guitar players to figure out how to put their plan into action.

]]> By: Paloma D. http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-482 Paloma D. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:42 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-482 I think it is an awesome experience for anthropology students to have the opportunity to go to other places and actually get hands on experiences. It is very different learning through class and actually going some where and doing research. This can bring more excitement to the students and help them actually get a sense of what their major is all about. I really like how their work has been emphasized on the IPOD since it is a very popular item in our society. This just proves that they have acknowledged what our society is interested in rather than on what they think is interesting. This also shows the start of an anthropologist work and not just a sales person trying to find what their society wants. It really amazes me to see that we have a group of students involved willing and passionate in helping our society improve. It is neat to see that they are starting now and are becoming aware of our society problems. Many times young people are too busy with their own lives that do not take the time to look at what is out there. I hope for the best for this group and that they continue to do work and volunteer with passion. I think it is an awesome experience for anthropology students to have the opportunity to go to other places and actually get hands on experiences. It is very different learning through class and actually going some where and doing research. This can bring more excitement to the students and help them actually get a sense of what their major is all about. I really like how their work has been emphasized on the IPOD since it is a very popular item in our society. This just proves that they have acknowledged what our society is interested in rather than on what they think is interesting. This also shows the start of an anthropologist work and not just a sales person trying to find what their society wants. It really amazes me to see that we have a group of students involved willing and passionate in helping our society improve. It is neat to see that they are starting now and are becoming aware of our society problems. Many times young people are too busy with their own lives that do not take the time to look at what is out there. I hope for the best for this group and that they continue to do work and volunteer with passion.

]]> By: Brenda M http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-475 Brenda M Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:12:27 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-475 Wow! This is really neat, the fact that this students are able to participate in so many conferences and to introduce their findings and ideas and being able to travel from Las Vegas to Chicago. Being an anthropologist sounds like a very rewarding career. Before I enrolled in this course, I never knew about the field of anthropology. To be honest I didn’t find it interesting, I thought that it involved the study of old past times, like the mummies and dinosaurs era. But soon if found that my idea was wrong. Now being a bit knowledgeable, I can say that it is an interesting and unique degree. It gives you the ability to conduct studies that are done in first hand and face to face interaction. It allows you to meet and get to know many different people and study their natural habitat and surroundings. And it seems like, anthropologist have many career and job opportunity. And now as I read, it also gives you the power to travel and talk about studies and finding too many companies and educators. What I really find interesting is the fact that I am reading about students in the central valley and how they are making our community better. The article stated that the participants were Fresno state students and graduates. This is very encouraging, not only to the readers but for the community. It helps to boost up the participation of the community. Wow! This is really neat, the fact that this students are able to participate in so many conferences and to introduce their findings and ideas and being able to travel from Las Vegas to Chicago. Being an anthropologist sounds like a very rewarding career. Before I enrolled in this course, I never knew about the field of anthropology. To be honest I didn’t find it interesting, I thought that it involved the study of old past times, like the mummies and dinosaurs era. But soon if found that my idea was wrong. Now being a bit knowledgeable, I can say that it is an interesting and unique degree. It gives you the ability to conduct studies that are done in first hand and face to face interaction. It allows you to meet and get to know many different people and study their natural habitat and surroundings. And it seems like, anthropologist have many career and job opportunity. And now as I read, it also gives you the power to travel and talk about studies and finding too many companies and educators. What I really find interesting is the fact that I am reading about students in the central valley and how they are making our community better. The article stated that the participants were Fresno state students and graduates. This is very encouraging, not only to the readers but for the community. It helps to boost up the participation of the community.

]]> By: CelinaG http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-414 CelinaG Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:01:34 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-414 Anthropology sounds like a pretty fascinating degree. Participating in competitions, introducing new ideas and products to potential investors....I'm a little jealous right now. With the way iPhones applications are taking off these days it seems like there is plenty of room for anthropologist in the iPhone or technology industry. Participating in these types of conferences and competitions is such a great way for potential employers to become familiar with the soon to be new grads in the field. My fiance landed his current job after being confronted by his current employers recruitment department after participating and winning a construction management team competition. It's a great way for students to make an impression on important people in the industry and do some networking. Anthropology sounds like a pretty fascinating degree. Participating in competitions, introducing new ideas and products to potential investors….I’m a little jealous right now. With the way iPhones applications are taking off these days it seems like there is plenty of room for anthropologist in the iPhone or technology industry. Participating in these types of conferences and competitions is such a great way for potential employers to become familiar with the soon to be new grads in the field. My fiance landed his current job after being confronted by his current employers recruitment department after participating and winning a construction management team competition. It’s a great way for students to make an impression on important people in the industry and do some networking.

]]> By: lawrence l. http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-413 lawrence l. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:19:14 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-413 it cool that the anthro major are going out and traveling to different conferences. it sounds like the students are gettting a lot of field experience out in the worl. a students by the name of micheal wesch from kansas state said in the article how he and his classmates run there research class. they go about this by organizing the class as a research group, not thinking of it as class. they break the research down like this by having the first 2 weeks as exploration stage, the following 3 weeks of self guided research. when ready the article i think it is cool that students teamed up the project at las vegas for the anthropological association conference. one was most interesting is developing a iphone app. that will allow electronic guitar player to practice anywhere. i think the article mentioned someone approaching them with some interest. if this was to go through we could not only use it for iphone but for all of the instruments that are played. even 5 of the entrepreneurships majors were sent to chicago illinois institute of technology interprofessional projects day. for being anthro majors it is good that they go out and talk about situations that we are having on our economy, schools, stores, just about whatever they are talking bout. by talking about what is going on, it helps the audiance see how like is and what kinds of things might be changing to worse or might be heading in an improved direction. i give these students a lot of credit to go to conventions and repersent fresno state and the rest of the anthropoloy majors. i go to a conference every year to learn new things on different teaching styles. it cool that the anthro major are going out and traveling to different conferences. it sounds like the students are gettting a lot of field experience out in the worl. a students by the name of micheal wesch from kansas state said in the article how he and his classmates run there research class. they go about this by organizing the class as a research group, not thinking of it as class. they break the research down like this by having the first 2 weeks as exploration stage, the following 3 weeks of self guided research. when ready the article i think it is cool that students teamed up the project at las vegas for the anthropological association conference. one was most interesting is developing a iphone app. that will allow electronic guitar player to practice anywhere. i think the article mentioned someone approaching them with some interest. if this was to go through we could not only use it for iphone but for all of the instruments that are played. even 5 of the entrepreneurships majors were sent to chicago illinois institute of technology interprofessional projects day. for being anthro majors it is good that they go out and talk about situations that we are having on our economy, schools, stores, just about whatever they are talking bout. by talking about what is going on, it helps the audiance see how like is and what kinds of things might be changing to worse or might be heading in an improved direction. i give these students a lot of credit to go to conventions and repersent fresno state and the rest of the anthropoloy majors. i go to a conference every year to learn new things on different teaching styles.

]]> By: TaylorH http://theanthroguys.com/2009/05/05/anthropology-from-fresno-to-las-vegas-to-chicago/#comment-378 TaylorH Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:54:38 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=307#comment-378 It is good to see Fresno State at work. With so many bad press associated with Fresno State it is refreshing to see something positive about our school. The Institute of Public Anthropology is a win-win situation for both the Central Valley and Fresno State students. I love how Fresno State students can get hands on field work (which I think is the best way to learn) and are also helping out the Central Valley. The Las Vegas conference sounded very fun and interesting especially the one about using anthropology in product development. The iphone app sounds very exciting. I can see how it can appeal to many guitar players by playing the guitar anywhere anytime. Not being an anthropology major, I had no clue that anthropology can relate to so many areas. Even though they did not win any prizes I’m glad to hear that a private investor is interested in the app. Congrats to last years Fresno state team for the award of best business plan. If I hadn’t read this post I would have never known about this award! I hope you keep us updated on the iphone app. My fingers are crossed too and I hope all your hard work pays off. It is good to see Fresno State at work. With so many bad press associated with Fresno State it is refreshing to see something positive about our school. The Institute of Public Anthropology is a win-win situation for both the Central Valley and Fresno State students. I love how Fresno State students can get hands on field work (which I think is the best way to learn) and are also helping out the Central Valley. The Las Vegas conference sounded very fun and interesting especially the one about using anthropology in product development.

The iphone app sounds very exciting. I can see how it can appeal to many guitar players by playing the guitar anywhere anytime. Not being an anthropology major, I had no clue that anthropology can relate to so many areas. Even though they did not win any prizes I’m glad to hear that a private investor is interested in the app. Congrats to last years Fresno state team for the award of best business plan. If I hadn’t read this post I would have never known about this award! I hope you keep us updated on the iphone app. My fingers are crossed too and I hope all your hard work pays off.

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