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Conference
2026 QRCA Annual Conference – Where Qualitative Research Professionals Thrive
Join QRCA February 2–5, 2026 in San Antonio for an unforgettable annual conference at the Westin San Antonio North. This year’s location offers easy access to the Texas Hill Country and downtown’s blend of cowboy heritage and vibrant Mexican culture. Explore historic missions, lively markets, authentic cuisine, and the River Walk while connecting with fellow researchers. From rodeos and Western art to Tex-Mex feasts and German Hill Country traditions, San Antonio is the perfect backdrop for learning, networking, and a uniquely Texas experience. […]
Schools of Thought
Breaking the Rules: Key Differences between Research Interviewing and Podcasting
While the interpersonal skills required to interview participants for research purposes and interview guests on a podcast are similar, how you apply them is different. In this article, veteran moderator and podcaster Mike Carlon discusses how and why he breaks the rules when interviewing guests on his podcast, Uncorking a Story. […]
Book Reviews
Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making By Tony Fadell, Harper Business, 2022
In Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making, Tony Fadell, creator of the iPod and co-founder of Nest, shares his inspiring journey as a technology and design leader, exploring his take on innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Reviewed by Liz Granahan. […]