ATA Mentoring Program Deadline Approaching
Each year, ATA’s Mentoring Program matches 30 mentees and mentors for a one-year mentorship period (April 2019–March 2020). Mentees are selected through a competitive…
Read More2019 Honors and Awards Now Open!
ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by…
Read MoreMind Your Language, You @#x!$%* !
In late 2017, I was interviewed by the BBC in connection with an incident involving the interpreter who watered down parts of President Trump’s…
Read MoreA Big Thanks to Our Volunteers!
ATA wishes to thank all the volunteers from chapters, affiliates, and other groups for their participation during the Annual Conference in New Orleans. The…
Read MoreThank You Sponsors and Exhibitors
ATA wishes to thank all of our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make this conference such a success! Sponsors Platinum SDL PLC www.sdltrados.com…
Read MoreCertification Activities at ATA59
ATA’s Annual Conference is always a time for translators to reconnect, regroup, and refocus. This is especially true for those involved in ATA’s Certification…
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Dealing with Terminology Drift
Terminology drift is not solely a concern for scientific and technical translation. Terminology drift is relevant to any field with an established vocabulary that needs to be followed with consistency.
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Profile of ATA 2017–2018 School Outreach Contest Winner: Jessica Sanchez
When Jessica Sanchez was invited to speak during Career Day at Harrison Elementary School, she decided to surprise students by handing out headsets and giving them a live demonstration of what an interpreter’s work is all about!
Read MoreSummary of ATA's 2018–2019 Budget
A budget is the monetary reflection of an organization’s values. By setting goals and expectations for revenue and expenses, the organization creates a tangible…
Read MoreTurning the Page into 2019
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of what we’ve achieved—both within ATA and within our own jobs and businesses—and…
Read MoreAdvocacy and Local Legislation: See Something, Say Something
In recent months, a few state legislatures have taken steps that could affect voluntary certification programs such as ATA’s. These are certification programs that…
Read MoreATA at the United Nations Photo Exhibit "Interpreters on Mission: Contributing to Peace"
On September 26, 2018, at the invitation of Red T, a nonprofit advocacy organization, I was honored to represent ATA and the National Association…
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