Presented at the 2022 Summit

"I’m doing my own research”: Interpreters-turned-researchers Preconference

0.3 CEUs, PS

Over the last couple of years, no doubt you have heard the phrase, “I’m doing my own research.” Now, that may mean something rather controversial when it comes to the coronavirus vaccine. But, when it comes to the interpreting profession, the phrase “I’m doing my own research” is something to be celebrated! That is, the most applicable research questions are driven by interpreting practice and by interpreters themselves! With the growth of graduate degree programs for interpreters, more practitioners are trying their hand at research and we are proud to share four new research projects with TerpAcademy Summit participants. The Masters in Health Care Interpretation (MSHCI) program at The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is proud to be partnering with TerpAcademy to bring you this inaugural event! MSHCI faculty and recent graduates will introduce four, brand new, research studies on the following topics: • Interpreting in forensic settings (Juliana Apfel) • Deaf professional-designated interpreter and personalities measure (Emily Aquino) • Providers’ perceptions of working with Deaf interpreter/hearing interpreter teams (Julayne Feilbach) • BIPOC Interpreters and resiliency (Todd Thieu)

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Survey

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.6/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.6/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.5/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.8/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Bravo to all presenters for sharing their research and knowledge.

  • Summit Attendee

    This was very interesting! The research that the interpreters did was varied and shows that there is a lot of research to do and a variety of topics left to research! Thank you! It was fast and just touched the surface, but it was fascinating to learn.

  • Summit Attendee

    Very informative! The presenters did an amazing job!

Meet Your Presenter

Ph.D., CI/CT

Robyn Dean

Robyn K. Dean, CI/CT, PhD: Robyn has been a nationally certified signed language interpreter for over twenty-five years with particular service in the field of healthcare. Her scholarship in decision-making and ethics in community interpreting is recognized internationally. Robyn has over twenty publications, all of which focus on the theoretical and pedagogical frameworks used to advance the practice of community interpreters. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she is the lead instructor on the institute’s postgraduate degree in healthcare interpretation. Robyn also consults on postgraduate degrees for signed language interpreters in Europe.
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.