Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. If this expansion of “laser” seems impossible to interpret elegantly into American Sign Language (ASL), then this workshop is for you!
Join us in undertaking a holistic exploration of interpreting in technical contexts, beginning with a group discussion of the challenges inherent in such work so that participants can identify their personal areas of improvement. An ASL-centric technical language framework incorporating both vocabulary and syntax will be introduced as a tool for effective communication. Elements of this framework developed recently by the presenter and colleagues will be reviewed, with a focus on strategies for designing a successful ASL technical vocabulary. An analysis of syntactic best practices will follow, covering approaches for combining technical signs into coherent and compelling sentences. Participants will be provided with opportunities to collaboratively assess and strengthen their technical interpreting skills using the discussed ASL-centric language framework as a guide.
Colin Lualdi is a physics PhD candidate in the group of Paul Kwiat at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studies quantum information science. He is involved at all levels of ASL STEM development, ranging from training local interpreters to serving as a contributor to various national ASL STEM projects, including Quantum ASL and ASLCORE. A graduate of the Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, MA, Colin holds an AB in physics and certificates in linguistics and computer science from Princeton University.
This workshop is intended for interpreters who work with d/Deaf professionals in technical contexts, or with students in advanced STEM classes. This workshop will be taught at the intermediate level and assumes that participants already have some knowledge of this topic.
IRID promotes a learning environment free from discrimination and bias, and encourages mutual respect for all participants.
IRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities, and this workshop is approved for 0.6 CEUs in Professional Studies. You must attend the full workshop to earn credit; partial CEUs will not be awarded.
This event will be conducted in ASL, and interpreters will not be provided. If you need any other accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact pdc@irid.org.
Registration will be open from August 1st to September 24th.
IRID Members: $65.00
IRID Student Members: $40.00
Non-members: $85.00
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Refunds may be requested by contacting admin@irid.org until September 17th. After that point no refunds will be issued. In the unlikely event this workshop is cancelled, registered attendees will be informed via email and additional information will be posted on this website.
