{"id":1725,"date":"2012-10-02T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-02T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ata-divisions.org\/S_TD\/wp\/2012\/10\/02\/science-technology-session-schedule-for-the-ata-53rd-annual-conference-san-diego-ca-october-2012\/"},"modified":"2022-01-05T20:39:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T20:39:39","slug":"science-technology-session-schedule-for-the-ata-53rd-annual-conference-san-diego-ca-october-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ata-divisions.org\/S_TD\/2012\/10\/02\/science-technology-session-schedule-for-the-ata-53rd-annual-conference-san-diego-ca-october-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Science & Technology Session Schedule for the ATA 53rd Annual Conference, San Diego CA, October 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Translating for the Design and Construction Professions in Israel <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Don Jacobson<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Thursday, 11:00am-12:00pm; All Levels; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Israel has recently undergone far-reaching changes in large-scale infrastructure and commercial construction projects. Foreign investment and professional partnering play a growing role in the Israeli economy, while Israeli developers and engineering firms increase their activities abroad. This activity has brought with it the need for high-quality technical translation in order to facilitate communication among partners, enable new players to enter the economy, and improve local technical capacity in fields previously absent in Israel. This session will cover the wide range of activities covered by this field of translation and the special challenges translators face. <\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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From the Catwalk to CAT Tools: Translating for the Fashion and Garment Industry <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Erin M. Lyons<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Saturday, 8:30am-9:30am; All Levels; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Was your shirt made in the U.S.? The textile and garment industries are among the most globalized industries and account for the largest source of worldwide employment. Apart from the glitz and the glam, these industries are highly technical and translation plays an integral role in linking global stakeholders, from garment design to production to consumer-facing brand positioning. This session will address resources for deciphering and translating technical production terminology for specific audiences, the importance of consistent label-specific language in a highly competitive landscape, and how to “transcreate” content for international retailing and marketing. <\/span>

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Let’s Talk Trash! <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Abigail L. Dahlberg<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Saturday, 10:00am-11:00am; All Levels; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>As the world starts to run short on raw material and energy costs spiral higher, industry and policymakers are looking increasingly at waste to bridge the gap. This session will touch upon all of the major waste management technologies, from landfills to incineration and mechanical-biological treatment to composting and recycling. It will also cover some gray areas. When does a product become a waste, and when does a recycled waste become a secondary raw material? This session will also draw comparisons between the approaches taken in the U.S., Europe, and a developing country. <\/span>

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The “God Particle,” Dark Matter, Black Holes, and All That <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Carola F. Berger<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm; All Levels; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>The Large Hadron Collider at the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN) is not only the world’s largest machine (and fridge), but also home of the world’s largest international scientific collaborations, with scientists from over 100 different nations. As such, the underlying science may be of interest to linguists. The speaker will provide a basic overview on the search for the Higgs (also known as the “God particle”), dark matter, and all the other related buzzwords. Participants will also receive an update on the latest experimental results. Although this session is intended for a non-expert audience, it should be interesting to physics-experts as well. <\/span>

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Caution: Graphic Images\/Explicit Views <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Stephanie D. Strobel<\/span><\/i><\/a> and Joao Roque Dias<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Saturday, 2:15pm-3:15pm; Intermediate; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Sections? Scales? Views? Exploded Views? Elevations? Plans? First and third angle projections? Do you know what these terms mean? Let’s examine interpreting the hieroglyphics of technical drawings. This session will introduce translators to technical drawings that can provide a Rosetta Stone for a technical translation. We will look at photos of actual equipment and their corresponding representation in drawings. Symbols, views, and terminology within a technical drawing will be explained. Properly reading a technical drawing can boost and improve your translation work. <\/span>

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Tequila: Origins, Production, and Quality Control Analysis <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Salvador R. Virgen<\/span><\/i><\/a> and Mario Aguilar-Briano<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Saturday, 3:45pm-5:00pm; All Levels; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Tequila is one of the drinks known as spirits, a group that includes cognac, whisky, and vodka. This session will describe the origins, the production steps of tequila, and the laboratory techniques used to assure it meets the statutory specifications. This session is geared to translators who want to know about tequila production or analytical chemistry. While it will focus on tequila, much of the material can be applied directly to other spirits or the laboratory methods for other products. <\/span>

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<\/span>Instrumental Chemistry: Understanding the Lingo and Underlying Technology <\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Salvador R. Virgen<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>
<\/span>(Thursday, 3:45pm-5:00pm; Intermediate; Presented in: English) <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>In many cases, the sciences borrow words from other fields or everyday language and use them with new meanings. As a result, the lingo spoken by practitioners is often unfathomable or misleading to laypeople. This session will focus on the specialized terms used in chromatography and spectroscopy, including a general description of the technology, its uses, and limitations. Special attention will be given to understanding analytical procedures. While this session is no substitute for a full college course in analytical chemistry, it can help participants get a better grasp of analytical chemistry documents such as methods and specifications. <\/span>

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