Lora Koycheva, Author at The Anthropology Career Readiness Network

About Lora Koycheva (Edit profile)

Dr. Lora Koycheva is an anthropologist and technologist working at the intersection of anthropology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and robotics. She is an Assistant Professor at the Chair of Technoscience Studies at Brandenburg Technical University, and the co-editor of Emtech Anthropology and the forthcoming Anthropology and AI. She is also building Robots, actually! – a global initiative to rebuild the human condition with robots. From 2020 to 2023, she was a convenor of the EASA (European Association of Social Anthropologists) Applied Anthropology Network. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from Northwestern University.

How Can Anthropologists Navigate Careers in Emerging Technologies?

As the academic anthropology job market continues to devolve, anthropologists are finding opportunities at the forefront of innovation, applying their unique skills and perspectives to shape the future of emerging technologies (EmTech). This intersection of anthropology and EmTech offers exciting career opportunities for those willing to explore beyond traditional academic paths. Understanding the EmTech Landscape Emerging technologies encompass various fields, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics, space technology, and biotechnology. These areas are rapidly transforming industries and society, creating a need for professionals who can bridge the gap between technological advancement and human realities. Anthropologists, with their training in understanding cultural [...]