The Human Relations Area Files currently is accepting applications for two internship openings for the year beginning the summer of 2014. Applications are due May 20, 2014.
The first is for IT development to support online cross-cultural resources. The second is in honor of former President of HRAF, Melvin Ember, and is for learning about cross-cultural research through practical experience. The internships will reimburse expenses (living, meals, and miscellaneous expenses) of up to $400 per week for 48 weeks beginning the summer of 2014. Travel costs up to $800 will also be reimbursed. Hours are flexible, but are based on a 37.5 hour week. Please see http://hraf.yale.edu/internships-at-hraf for more information and let your students know that these internship positions are available.
Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Meeting
Attending this week’s SAA in Austin, Texas? If so, be sure to stop by our HRAF booth to learn more about the online eHRAF databases – eHRAF World Cultures and Archaeology. Also Carol Ember, President of HRAF, will be presenting papers using eHRAF data in the symposium on children in the archaeological record (Thursday evening, April 24th starting at 6pm at room 10B).