Fresh Findings: New Research in Interpreting - 0.125 PS

$12.65

Episode Info:

In this episode, we talk with WOU MA in Interpreting Studies program graduates Catherine Maier and Lydia Rogers about their recent research projects.

Catherine explores how interpreters’ behaviors shift when no one is watching—highlighting the impact of presence, motivation, and authenticity in assessments, even if it’s just a video of a Deaf consumer. She asks: How can we better reflect real-world interpreting in testing and training?

Lydia examines how prepared 911 dispatchers are to handle VRS calls. Her findings point to a lack of training and awareness, and she shares practical tools she's developing to improve access and response during emergencies.

Tune in for an insightful look at two timely and important studies shaping the future of interpreting.

Lydia’s Info:

Catherine’s Info:

Episode Info:

In this episode, we talk with WOU MA in Interpreting Studies program graduates Catherine Maier and Lydia Rogers about their recent research projects.

Catherine explores how interpreters’ behaviors shift when no one is watching—highlighting the impact of presence, motivation, and authenticity in assessments, even if it’s just a video of a Deaf consumer. She asks: How can we better reflect real-world interpreting in testing and training?

Lydia examines how prepared 911 dispatchers are to handle VRS calls. Her findings point to a lack of training and awareness, and she shares practical tools she's developing to improve access and response during emergencies.

Tune in for an insightful look at two timely and important studies shaping the future of interpreting.

Lydia’s Info:

Catherine’s Info:

CEU Info:

  • 0.125 PS

Educational Objectives: 

Participants, after reviewing the episode, should be able to:

  1. Identify how interpreter performance may change in the presence or absence of Deaf consumers.

  2. Summarize current training gaps in 911 call centers when processing Video Relay Service (VRS) calls.

Listen to full episode :

  • Apple Podcasts (English & Transcript)

  • Spotify (English & ASL)

  • Youtube (English, ASL, Transcript, CC)

Free to listen to! CEU credit/certificate of completion = $12

*A portion of your payment is donated to a Deaf organization yearly.

This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.125 PS CEUs, at the Little/No Content Knowledge Level.

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