ATA’s School Outreach Program: Understanding the Value of Educating the Public
By Meghan McCallum As translators and interpreters, we all understand the value of language skills, but it is important for the general public to…
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2013 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: María Elena Gaborov
A photo taken during a presentation at the University of North Carolina (UNC) won the 2013 ATA School Outreach Contest. María Elena Gaborov said…
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2012 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer
Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer, winner of ATA’s 2012 School Outreach Contest, recalls that the idea of speaking to an 11th-grade English class at the Kurfürst-Salentin Gymnasium…
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2011 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Marcelo Pelliccioni
Marcelo Pelliccioni was the winner of the 2011 ATA School Outreach Contest. As a teacher at the Bristol Middle School in Connecticut, Marcelo knew…
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A Professional Journey
Discover the history and accomplishments of the American Translators Association from 1959 to 2009. ATTENTION: Due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and…
Read MorePrograms in Translation Studies: An ATA Handbook
A practical handbook for educators in translation studies. ATTENTION: Due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and related government directives, ATA has temporarily…
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The ATA Patent Translator’s Handbook
A comprehensive guide for both new and experienced patent translators. Includes use of translation memory software, overview of the international patent system, management of…
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2010 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Ana Safrin
Ana Safrin, an English>Brazilian Portuguese freelance translator in Cooper City, Florida, was the winner of ATA’s 2010 School Outreach Contest. Ana spoke with second-…
Read MoreEmily Safrin and Jon Wan School Outreach Profile
Using the 2018 Winter Olympics to Talk About T&I to High School Students This February, my colleague John Wan and I were invited to…
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2009 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Margarita Griggs
The 2009 ATA School Outreach Award went to Margarita Griggs, a translator and interpreter in Reno, Nevada. The winning photo shows Margarita in an…
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2008 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Sandra Burns Thomson
For 2008 School Outreach Winner Sandra Burns Thomson, it started as a way to join her young son in the classroom. When she volunteered…
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2007 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Alina Mugford
Alina Mugford of Bradenton, Florida, won the 2007 ATA School Outreach Contest. Alina spoke to Spanish IV students at Manatee High School. Using presentation…
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