2013 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: María Elena Gaborov

By ATA | September 24, 2013

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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Why the ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ?

By The Savvy Newcomer | September 24, 2013

By Daniela Guanipa When I first joined ATA back in 2003, I knew it was the organization to join if I wanted to be…

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Helen’s adventures in translation – Chapter 1

By The Savvy Newcomer | September 17, 2013

By Helen Eby I started translating when I was 15, when I helped my mother with an IATA (International Air Transportation Association) contract. We…

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Advice for a new translator on job hunting

By The Savvy Newcomer | September 10, 2013

By Jill Sommer Reblogged from Musings from an overworked translatorÌýwith permission from the author I received an interesting comment from Martha, a new translator.…

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Ten Tips for Translators

By The Savvy Newcomer | September 3, 2013

ByÌýHolly Mikkelson Whether you’ve had formal training as a translator or not, you may find these tips helpful for making your initial ventures into…

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From ATA’s Divisions: The Spanish Division

By The Savvy Newcomer | August 22, 2013

By Francesca Samuel ATA Spanish Division Administrator When I was asked to write an article for the newest ATA blog, I felt excited and…

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The story behind the blog

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 23, 2013

This blog was born on a brainstormy day, drawing on suggestions from the ATA Newcomers listserv and the recently created Student Involvement Committee. But…

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2012 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer

By ATA | September 24, 2012

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

By ATA | September 24, 2011

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

By ATA | October 11, 2010

Discover the history and accomplishments of the ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ from 1959 to 2009.   ATTENTION: Due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and…

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Programs in Translation Studies: An ATA Handbook

By ATA | October 11, 2010

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

By ATA | October 11, 2010

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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