The world has changed in many ways since the Society for Applied Anthropology last met in Seattle over a decade ago. How have we as applied social scientists met these changes and the challenges they present? Where have we been successful in applying our methods and concepts to solve problems? Where have we turned conventional wisdom on edge? Where have we been successful informing policy? Looking inward, what have we learned about ourselves, how have we contributed to social science theory, and what adjustments might we make to improve our work? To discuss these questions and prepare for our next set of challenges, we invite our colleagues to the great Pacific Northwest, where tradition and innovation continue to shape lives and intercultural relations. We seek stimulating and creative sessions and presentations that share the perspectives of our practitioners and theorists, partners, clients, and the communities and groups with whom we work.
