Who's writing this?
Hi! My name is Ehimare Arhebamen, I’m a graduate student working with Wilson Adaptive Technologies!
I work in research helping to find ways to make WAT showers even more easy to use. I study anthropology, with a focus on medical anthropology and have some skill with coding and programming.
I worked in pharmacies for over 5 years and have seen a great number people who have come in from various backgrounds and have their own unique stories.
Working with Wilson Adaptive Technologies has been one of the most fun and exciting events to take place in my life because of how much good we want to do with our adaptive, accessible and affordable showers.
What is Anthropology?
“It means understanding people; what moves them, what drives them and what makes them do what they do. More than that, it’s about understanding what makes different and how similar we are – M. Ashford, MA of Anthropology, 2022
“It means understanding how we function in groups and survive together in different ways related to our environments and biology. – K. Oliver, MA of Anthropology, 2016
“Anthropology is everything that pertains to being a human being. This could be the way that society is organized, the way that we explain health and illness.” – Dr. Jonathon Stillo, Professor of Anthropology, Wayne State University
Why do I study anthropology and how does it help with Wilson Adaptive Technologies?
When it comes to anthropology, I like to study the aspect of biology more. I study anthropology to better understand people, the illnesses they have, and/or the disabilities that they have. This allows to think about what programs that I can code to help people…?
What is Medical Anthropology?
Medical anthropology, as defined by the University of Stanford, “is the study of how health and illness are shaped, experienced, and understood in the context of cultural, historical, and political forces.” (Stanford University)