Introducing Research to Sign Language Interpreter Students (original) (raw)

The Second International Symposium on Signed Language Interpretation and Translation Research

Greetings and welcome! On behalf of the Department of Interpretation and Translation, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 Symposium on Signed Language Interpretation and Translation Research. The Symposium brings Deaf and hearing researchers, educators, practitioners, and consumers together from around the globe to share and learn about current research in the field of interpretation, discuss the implications of this research, and identify ways to use the information to better prepare interpreters. The Symposium, with three outstanding keynote scholars, 36 research presentations, 32 poster sessions, a reception, networking opportunities, RID CEUs, and more, is sure to enrich all who attend. This Symposium, sponsored by Gallaudet University and The Graduate School, is hosted by the Department of Interpretation and Translation (DOIT) and the Center for the Advancement of Interpretation and Translation Research (CAITR). DOIT faculty and staff have worked together to organize an invigorating conference to stimulate your thinking and allow for networking among professional peers in a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Gallaudet University is situated within Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. While you are here, I hope you are able to take advantage of the rich history of our city and enjoy the beautiful monuments. Please do make time, too, to tour the Gallaudet campus and learn about our academic programs and see our state-of-the-art facilities. We are honored to have you as our guest, and hope you take advantage of all that the Symposium has to offer. We are confident that, if you do, you will leave the conference feeling richer because of your experience.