Dear all,
This is an update on the WACSC Forum on Careers in International Heritage (T07-G) that we have organised for WAC-8 in Kyoto. The timetable for WAC-8 has recently been posted online (available here), and our forum is scheduled to be held on the 30th August in the afternoon 16:40-18:40 slot. Below you will find an overview of key information about the forum including the organisers, abstract, panellists and the format.
There will be ample opportunity during the forum at WAC-8 to ask questions of the panellists in-person. Any students who cannot attend are very welcome to suggest questions they want to be addressed ahead of time and we will post the answers online for you! You can make your suggestions by joining the discussion on the WAC Student Forum on Facebook. Alternatively, you can tweet to us (@wacsc) or email.
Hope you can join us at WAC-8!
Marta Lorenzon, Kate Ellenberger and Jacq Matthews
WACSC Forum on Careers in International Heritage (T07-G) Overview
Organisers:
Marta Lorenzon (University of Edinburgh / UK), Kate Ellenberger (Binghamton University / USA) and Jacqueline Matthews (University of Western Australia / Australia)
Abstract:
The aim of this forum is to provide professional development advice for archaeology students interested in pursuing careers in international heritage organisations. The WAC Student Committee (WACSC) recognises that professional development is of immense value to students but that is often absent or informal at large international conferences like WAC, even though these environments provide a rare opportunity for students to access a wide-range of professionals. Furthermore, we consider it important in a globalised world that students receive advice not only on local/national archaeology careers, but also at the international level as the profession is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary and cross-cultural. This forum will fill both of these gaps. Our panellists will include a diverse range of professionals at various stages of their careers who will reflect on their experiences to provide advice and insights for future professionals who desire a career in government agencies, NGOs and international heritage organisations. The forum will be chaired by WACSC members and panellists will be open to questions and engage in discussion with the audience.
Panellists:
- Hilary Soderland, University of Washington, USA
- Naima Benkari, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- John Carman, University of Birmingham, UK
- Jane Baxter, DePaul University, USA
Format (2-hour session):
- Organisers Introduction to Session – 10 min
- Individual Panellist Introductions – 20 min
- Q&A with Audience – 70 min
- Final Remarks – 20 mins