Nuts and Bolts of the Online Exam
Are you thinking about taking the online exam but worried about possible technical glitches or complicated software? The certification pages on ATA’s website contain…
Translator Profile: Lucy Gunderson, CT
Many of you may know Russian-into-English translator Lucy Gunderson from her leadership with the ATA Divisions Committee and the Slavic Languages Division. I had…
Newsbriefs: March 27, 2025
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
The High Stakes of Legal Interpretation: Why You Need a Certified Court Interpreter in Colorado
Why accurate legal interpretation matters In the legal system, language accuracy is a matter of justice. Court proceedings rely on precise communication to ensure…
Leading Language Organizations Oppose Executive Order 14224, Warn of Potential Consequences
Six major organizations from the language services sector in the United States have issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s recent Executive Order 14224,…
Embracing the Part-Time Paradigm: Empowering Part-Time Professionals to Adopt the Small-Business-Owner Mentality
Many language professionals start out doing their work “on the side” of whatever else they are doing in life. When people find out you…
NMT and GenAI: What Are You Afraid Of?
Amid the sea of change we’re starting to observe today with GenAI, it’s worth taking a moment to consider where we stand as a profession, what has (and has not) changed with neural machine translation and GenAI, and how we might look to the future with some assurance and—dare I say—even optimism.
ATA Elections 2025: Call for Nominations
Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
How Does ATA’s Nominating Process Work?
Why is ATA interested in leadership development for its Board and potential future candidates?
ATA Shares Resources for Those Affected by the Southern California Wildfires
Many ATA members, their families, friends, and communities have been impacted by the unprecedented catastrophe in Southern California.
Interpreting the Russian–Ukrainian War for Television: Hiding Emotions under the Social Carpet
The role of emotions in interpreting is a relatively new field capturing scholarly attention. In this article, an experienced media interpreter explores the role emotional labor plays when interpreting the Russian–Ukrainian war for the media, particularly the challenges faced by interpreters and the coping mechanisms they use.
Mentoring the Future: Training Court Interpreters
The demand for court interpreters exceeds the supply of qualified interpreters. Staff interpreters can provide effective training with readily available resources. This improves language access and the working environment for interpreters.