Dr. Colina briefly mentioned that in the past couple of decades there have been degree programs created in the US for translation research. This is something that is very interesting to me and I think something that is very necessary. Research can help improve the field by helping us understand what practices improve translation and interpretation. There is certainly a lot of room for more research in the field, especially in areas of the profession that have not been as formalized in their practices, at least in the US, such as interpreting in community settings.