S&TD Member Survey

Dear S&TD Member,
We are inviting you to take part in our division membership survey about our services and your networking and professional development needs. It should only take a few minutes to answer some important questions, which will help us improve our offerings and plan activities that more closely fit your interests. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! All feedback will remain anonymous.
-The S&TD Leadership Council
1.
How would you describe your connection to science and technology translation/interpretation?
My primary specialization
One of several specializations
An occasional area of work
An area of professional interest
I am exploring this specialization
2.
How many years of experience do you have as a translator or interpreter?
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16+ years
3.
Why did you join S&TD? (Select all that apply)
To connect with fellow S&T translators and interpreters
To learn more about S&T topics
To stay informed about S&TD events
To help me specialize in S&T topics
Other (please specify):
4.
I am a member of/follow/visit the following S&TD media channels... (Select all that apply)
Email group/listserv (https://groups.io/g/ATASciTechDiv)
Closed Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/388701697825023)
Closed LinkedIn group (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3242350/)
S&TD website (https://ata-divisions.org/S_TD/)
5.
What was your main goal for signing up/following/visiting the following media channels?
To connect with fellow S&T translators and interpretersTo learn more about S&T topics
To stay informed about S&TD events
To help me specialize in S&T topics
Other (please specify):
Email group/listserv
Email group/listserv
Closed Facebook group
Closed Facebook group
Closed LinkedIn group
Closed LinkedIn group
S&TD website
S&TD website
6.
How often do you engage with each channel?
FrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever
Email group/listserv
Email group/listserv
Closed Facebook group
Closed Facebook group
Closed LinkedIn group
Closed LinkedIn group
S&TD website
S&TD website
7.
How useful do you find the following S&TD media channels? ( 0 = not useful at all, 10 = very useful)
Email group / listserv
Closed Facebook group
Closed LinkedIn group
S&TD website
8.
What prevents you from using or engaging with the S&TD media channels?
Content is not relevant to my interests
Too many messages/posts
I prefer other communications channels (please specify)
I wasn't aware of the channel
Technical/access issues
Other (please specify)
9.
Which activities would you like the S&TD to organize? (select all the apply)
Virtual networking events
Webinars
Zoom workshops
Podcasts
Other (please specify)
10.
Which part of the week works best for you when it comes to virtual events?
Weekdays
Weekends
11.
What start time for virtual events works best for you?
9 am–12 pm ET
12 pm–3 pm ET
3 pm–6 pm ET
6 pm–9 pm ET
Other (please specify)
12.
The S&TD would like its members to get involved. In which of the following ways can you help? (Select all that apply)
Yes
Maybe
No
Writing an article for the S&TD website blog (https://ata-divisions.org/S_TD/category/blog/)
Writing an article for the S&TD website blog (https://ata-divisions.org/S_TD/category/blog/)
Giving a presentation in the form of a webinar for S&TD members only (free)
Giving a presentation in the form of a webinar for S&TD members only (free)
Giving a presentation in the form of a webinar for all ATA members (paid)
Giving a presentation in the form of a webinar for all ATA members (paid)
Giving a presentation at an ATA annual conference
Giving a presentation at an ATA annual conference
Being interviewed for a Facebook video (closed group, S&TD members only)
Being interviewed for a Facebook video (closed group, S&TD members only)
Participating in a podcast
Participating in a podcast
Hosting/moderating a virtual networking event for S&TD members
Hosting/moderating a virtual networking event for S&TD members
Helping organize an in-person conference dinner/happy hour
(e.g. find a restaurant, collect payments, etc.)
Helping organize an in-person conference dinner/happy hour
(e.g. find a restaurant, collect payments, etc.)
Helping organize an in-person conference event (e.g. a field trip on Sunday)
Helping organize an in-person conference event (e.g. a field trip on Sunday)
14.
What prevents you from volunteering more actively?
Lack of time
Unclear opportunities
Unsure how to contribute
Lack of confidence/expertise
Not interested at this time
Other (please specify)
15.
What topics are you most interested in? (select up to 5)
AI
Engineering
Life sciences
Pure sciences
Applied sciences
Information technology
Environmental sciences
Energy
Manufacturing
Patents
Agriculture
Construction
Other (please specify)
16.
Do you have any suggestions for a distinguished speaker for the 2027 ATA Conference? Speaker suggestions for S&TD webinars?
17.
Do you have any comments or recommendations for the division?
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