In this blog post for the American Anthropological Association, I interviewed Valorie V. Aquino—one of three original co-chairs of the first national March for Science (MFS). And while all three original co-chairs hesitate to claim credit—instead opting to share the limelight by noting each-others’ and others’ contributions—Aquino is the only one still directly and formally involved with MFS through her role as a member of the Board of Directors.
Aquino is not only an anthropologist; she is also a social scientist. Last year I wrote an article advocating for social scientists to participate in MFS, despite reservations based on legitimate concerns. I ask Aquino about her start in science, what organizing the inaugural March felt like, being on the receiving end of criticisms, and the unique contributions of social scientists.
Read the full post here:
https://blog.americananthro.org/2018/04/12/the-anthropologist-in-the-march-for-science-an-interview-with-valorie-aquino/