It’s hard to keep on top of the latest technologies and tools for digital humanists, and knowing how to use those tools effectively is an entirely different matter. The Humanities and Technology Podcast, fondly known as THAT Podcast by Jeremy Boggs and myself is a new endeavor to meet those needs. Offering both [...]
Last month I set up a blog for the American Studies Crossroads Project as a way to keep people up to date with changes made to the site. Since 1995, Crossroads has provided a comprehensive and integrated platform for pedagogical, scholarly, and institutional information for the international American Studies Community. New content is being [...]
I’ve resisted the urge to reflect on the state of Finding America since it first went live; until now. So this isn’t a New Years epiphany, but an opportunity to reflect on my blogging process and give my readers a preview of how I plan to shape the blog’s future. I’d encourage readers [...]
I'm a digital humanist and graduate of American Studies, currently working as a web developer and Omeka community liaison for the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. Finding America is my professional blog, and an amalgamation of the many hats I wear ranging from theorist to practitioner. I explore the confluence of American Culture and information technology in the archives, the classroom, and our digital lives.