Best American Translators Association Podcasts (2024)

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Genome-wide association studies of coffee intake in UK/US participants of European ancestry uncover cohort-specific genetic associations 9:39

2d ago9:39

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Researchers are interested in understanding the biology of why some people are more likely to overconsume substances. Some substances are difficult to study—people might not admit to illegal substance abuse or to how much alcohol they drink. But Americans are more likely to accurately recall and share how much coffee they drink—which is related to …

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Episode 34 - Daniel Sebesta & Bridget Hylak 44:15

28d ago44:15

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Host Halla Goins chats with Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak about probably the hottest and most contentious topic in T&I right now – AI. Whether you think you love it or hate it, you can’t escape it, so let’s talk about it! Are you a translator or interpreter who works with a Slavic language and uses AI-powered tools in your professional practice?…

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E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation 32:24

1M ago32:24

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When it comes to healthcare, not everyone considers the uniqueness of dentistry in terms of the training and expertise it requires from dentists and hygienists. This distinction manifests itself through the language used in the field, which requires careful research and attention to translate effectively. As well, dentistry tends to be on the foref…

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Episode 33 - Viktoryia Baum 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Host Halla Goins chats with Russian linguist Viktoryia Baum about transitioning from starting a Bachelor’s in teaching ESL to finishing a Master’s of Conference Interpreting, adventures interpreting in the aerospace sector, and helping implement New York’s language access law.By Slavic Languages Division of the American Translators Association

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C-reactive protein moderates associations between racial discrimination and ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation during attention to threat in Black American women 9:56

2M ago9:56

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Scientists have been amassing an increasing amount of evidence about the impact of racial discrimination and racial trauma, including how it can have an impact on brain regions involved with threat vigilance and emotional regulation. At the same time, there’s evidence that increased engagement in those areas has been linked to increased risk of men…

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Kate Deimling interview 27:32

2M ago27:32

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In this episode, we chat with FLD member Kate Deimling about how she became a successful literary translator.By French Language Division, American Translators Association

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E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program 19:41

4M ago19:41

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ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. ATA recognizes our colleagues who, through their daily work, volunteer activities, and careers exemplify the qualities that define excellence in our field or who have made a significant impact o…

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El Pódcast de la ATA SPD: Celebración del Día del Idioma Español con la SPD 38:09

3M ago38:09

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En el episodio número 25 del podcast de la División de Español (SPD) de la ATA, nuestros invitados, Dustin Guerri y Federico Cristante, comparten experiencias sobre sus trabajos más desafiantes e interesantes, destacando la importancia de la especialización en el ámbito de la traducción. Exploran las diferencias entre la traducción editorial y lite…

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El Pódcast de la ATA SPD: Celebración del Día del Idioma Español con la SPD 46:01

4M ago46:01

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En este podcast especial de la División de Español (SPD) de la American Translators Association, nuestro colega Anthony Alencar, de origen brasileño, pero gran admirador del idioma y la literatura española, colabora como entrevistador invitado del episodio conmemorativo del Día del Idioma Español. Los invitados de este episodio son Richard Bueno, d…

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Ghrelin decreases sensitivity to negative feedback and increases prediction-error related caudate activity in humans, a randomized controlled trial 9:06

4M ago9:06

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There’s a hormone called ghrelin that’s secreted in the stomach, and when someone is hungry it contributes to that feeling of hunger and the need to search for food. But neurological studies have suggested that ghrelin might also play a role in compulsivity and impulsivity, and it might be related to substance use disorders. Rebecca Boeme is an ass…

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Ep. 32: Meghan McCallum on Being an ATA Board Member 23:04

6M ago23:04

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In this episode, ATA Board Director and FLD member Meghan McCallum describes what it's like to be on the board and why you might want to consider running.By French Language Division, American Translators Association

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Spotlighting SHAPERS: Sex hormones associated with psychological and endocrine roles 9:08

6M ago9:08

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Dr. Nicole Petersen is an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at UCLA. Her commentary is a new paper in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, called “Spotlighting SHAPERS: sex hormones associated with psychological and endocrine roles.” Dr. Petersen starts the paper describing an unnamed signaling molecule tha…

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E101: Inside Specialization – Veterinary Translation 26:05

6M ago26:05

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Medical translation is a large umbrella, and it’s important to not overlook the many specialized, unique fields that stem from it! One of them is the important type of medical translation that deals not with human patients, but with our beloved small and large animals: veterinary translation. In this episode of Inside Specialization, we hear from V…

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Ep. 31: Tom West on Writing Dictionaries 31:40

7M ago31:40

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We speak with Tom West on how and why he wrote 3 legal dictionaries for 4 different foreign languages.Tom's dictionaries:1. Spanish-English Dictionary of Law and Business2. Trilingual Swiss Law Dictionary: French-German English, German-French-English3. Swedish-English Law Dictionary: Svensk-engelsk juridikordbok…

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E100: ATA’s Mastermind Program: An Inside Look 23:58

7M ago23:58

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Without a mentor, how do you expect to change and grow as a professional? That's where ATA's Mastermind Program comes in! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to…

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E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting 23:37

7M ago23:37

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Sports recreation and entertainment remains a field that unites the world, and the emergence of new video technology and streaming has only made people more able to follow and enjoy the sports they love. With increased access comes an increased need for sports interpreting to allow more audiences to connect and understand what they are watching. He…

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El Pódcast de la ATA SPD: Edición ATA64 Miami 20:39

7M ago20:39

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En este dinámico episodio de pódcast, exploramos el mundo de la American Translators Association (ATA) y ofrecemos una cautivadora mirada a las experiencias de los asistentes a la conferencia ATA64 en Miami. Grabado en medio del bullicioso ambiente de la conferencia, entablamos conversaciones con colegas con amplia experiencia que exponen sus punto…

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Comparable roles for serotonin in rats and humans for computations underlying flexible decision-making 9:33

8M ago9:33

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Serotonin is a critical chemical when it comes to a number of psychiatric conditions, such as OCD, where it seems to play a particular role in cognitive flexibility. That is, serotonin levels are related to the fact that someone is perseverating on intrusive thoughts or compulsions and isn’t able to be as flexible as otherwise would be necessary. T…

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E98: ATA Membership and You 38:07

8M ago38:07

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Join ATA Podcast co-host Andie Ho as she interviews Tony Guerra, chair of the ATA Membership Committee, about all the benefits that can come from ATA membership! Whether you're a veteran linguist or just starting out in the field, this episode covers the major impact that ATA can have on your career, your sense of community, and how you grow as a T…

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E97: Inside Specialization – Beauty and Cosmetic Translation 25:35

9M ago25:35

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Do you know the difference between moisturizing and hydrating? In this Inside Specialization interview, we hear from Berenice Font, who has specialized in the beauty and cosmetic industry for more than 15 years as a translator, transcreator, copywriter, editor, and consultant. She tells us about what makes this line of specialization exciting, fun,…

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E96: 2023 State of the Association 29:38

9M ago29:38

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In this episode of the ATA Podcast, we talk to new ATA President Veronika Demichelis and revisit this year of transition for ATA. Listen in as Host Matt Baird asks Veronika about changes in ATA--like membership, the work of our volunteers, the ATA Board, our committees, ATA headquarters, and where ATA currently stands. Among other things overviewin…

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E95: Inside Specialization – Opportunities in the Era of AI 36:46

9M ago36:46

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Where do linguists fit in the current era of artificial intelligence? In this ATA Podcast episode of Inside Specialization, Daniel Sebesta, ATA's Language Technology Division (LTD) administrator, and Bridget Hylak, LTD assistant administrator, interview Konstantin Dranch, co-founder of Custom.MT, on a variety of topics surrounding machine translati…

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Ep. 30: Museum Translations with the Multitalented Susan Pickford 21:28

11M ago21:28

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FLD talks about museum translations, literary translation, teaching, research, and more with the multitalented Susan Pickford.By French Language Division, American Translators Association

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Integrating public health and translational basic science to address challenges of xylazine adulteration of fentanyl 9:58

11M ago9:58

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The drug naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan, is a critical tool in reversing fentanyl overdoses and reducing mortality. But now fentanyl is appearing on the streets adulterated with a drug called xylazine. Justin Strickland, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, associate professor in t…

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E94: How ATA Can Benefit Your Career 24:24

11M ago24:24

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This year for International Translation Day, Matt Baird and Andie Ho co-host the podcast for the first time to spotlight the importance of joining professional translation and interpreting associations. This episode's guests, Céline Browning and Marco Díaz, are great examples! Why? Although Céline and Marco have followed completely different career…

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E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 2) 40:29

11M ago40:29

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ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term. In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn: Where t…

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